Single Mode Fiber Optic Adapter Cables for Signal Transmission from 305 nm to 2100 nm
FC/PC to FC/APC or FC/PC to SMA Connector Options
Narrow Key FC/PC and FC/APC Connectors
Custom Cables Offered
Thorlabs' hybrid fiber optic patch cables feature FC/PC and FC/APC connectors or FC/PC and SMA connectors. These cables simplify connections at interfaces in fiber applications. FC/PC and FC/APC connectors features a high-quality machine polish for return losses of 50 dB or greater, while SMA connectors are hand polished to ensure optimal ferrule height tolerance (0.3860" - 0.3863").
All cables include a Ø3 mm FT030-Y Protective Jacket and two protective caps that shield the ferrule ends from dust and other hazards. Additional CAPF Fiber Caps for FC/PC- and FC/APC-terminated ends or CAPN Fiber Caps for SMA-terminated ends are also sold separately.
Mating sleeves are also available to connect FC to FC, SMA to SMA, and FC to SMA connectors. These mating sleeves minimize back reflections and ensure proper alignment of fiber cores. Additionally, Thorlabs offers standard and hybrid AR-Coated Single Mode Patch Cables, which have an antireflective coating on one fiber end for higher performance in fiber-to-free space applications. If you cannot find the appropriate stock patch cable your application requires, Thorlabs also offers custom patch cables with same-day shipping.
Wavelength range is illustrative and not guaranteed
MFD is nominal, calculated value, estimated at the operating wavelength(s).
Attenuation is specified for bare fiber.
Return Loss is defined for the unterminated connector. For example, if your source is connected to the FC/PC end, your return loss will be the FC/APC measurement of 60 dB.
Insertion Loss is not specified for SMA connectors because they use an air gap for fiber to fiber connections, which can result in higher back reflections.
All FC/PC and FC/APC connectors feature a 2.0 mm narrow key.
Wavelength range is illustrative and not guaranteed.
MFD is nominal, calculated value, estimated at the operating wavelength(s)
Attenuation is specified for bare fiber.
Attenuation of SM2000 fiber is highly dependent on wavelength.
Return Loss is defined for the unterminated connector. For example, if your source is connected to the FC/PC end, your return loss will be the FC/APC measurement of 60 dB.
Insertion Loss is not specified for SMA connectors because they use an air gap for fiber to fiber connections, which can result in higher back reflections.
All FC/PC and FC/APC connectors feature a 2.0 mm narrow key.
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Posted Comments:
Poster: jlow
Posted Date: 2012-12-20 14:12:00.0
Response from Jeremy at Thorlabs: The radius of curvature can be anywhere between 5 mm to 25 mm.
Poster: christopher.long
Posted Date: 2012-12-12 07:48:40.483
Hi, could you give me more specs on the APC connectors in the patch cable? I want to know the radius of curvature of the end.
Thanks!
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The Design wavelength of 830 nm is the wavelength at which the fiber is typically used. In practice, the fiber will transmit the TEM00 mode at wavelengths of up to approximately 200 nm longer than the cut-off.
Attenuation of SM2000 fiber is highly dependent on wavelength.
Note: In the past, the SMF-28e+ fiber was commonly used for 2 µm applications. Therefore, the SM2000 fiber is specifically designed to be coupled or spliced with the SMF-28e+ fiber.