Stainless Steel and Ceramic Fiber Optic Ferrules
- Ø1.25 mm or Ø2.5 mm Stainless Steel or Ceramic Ferrules
- Various Bore Sizes for Single Mode or Multimode Fiber
- Longer Ferrules Useful for Optogenetics Applications
- Sold in Packs of 10
CFAF126-10
Ceramic Ferrule with Flange
Ø2.5 mm, 16.0 mm Long (Including Flange)
Ø126 µm Bore
CFLC126-10
Ceramic Ferrule
Ø1.25 mm, 6.4 mm Long
Ø126 µm Bore
Application Idea
Patch Cable with CF270-10 Ferrule
End Mounted in the FCM Ferrule Clamp
SF440-10
Stainless Steel Ferrule
Ø2.5 mm, 12.7 mm Long
Ø440 µm Bore
SFLC230-10
Stainless Steel Ferrule
Ø1.25 mm, 6.4 mm Long
Ø231 µm Bore
CFLF128-10
Ceramic Ferrule with Flange
Ø1.25 mm, 11.8 mm Long (Including Flange)
Ø128 µm Bore
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Fiber Connector Selection Guide | |
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Single Mode | Multimode |
FC/PC FC/APC ST/PC LC/PC |
FC/PC (SS Ferrule) FC/PC (Ceramic Ferrule) FC/APC SMA905 ST/PC |
SS and Ceramic Ferrules | |
Bare Fiber Terminator |
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FT200EMT Multimode Fiber Terminated with CF230-10 Ceramic Ferrule (Sold Assembled as our M81L01 Optogenetics Patch Cable)
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The cross section is different between the bare stainless steel and ceramic ferrules, and the flanged ceramic ferrules. Each ferrule is defined by bore size, length, and outer diameter.
Features
- Ø1.25 mm or Ø2.5 mm Stainless Steel or Ceramic Ferrules
- Various Bore Sizes for Single Mode or Multimode Fiber
- Ceramic Ferrules with Ø126 µm - Ø440 µm Bores
- Stainless Steel Ferrules with Ø127 µm - Ø440 µm Bores
- Ceramic Ferrules Available with Nickel Plated Brass Flange
- Contact Tech Support for Custom Ferrule Length or Bore Size
Thorlabs offers Ø1.25 mm and Ø2.5 mm stainless steel or ceramic (zirconia) fiber optic ferrules for constructing pigtailed fiber optic patch cables and assemblies. Ø1.25 mm LC-sized ferrules are compatible with many LC/PC fiber components, as well as our ADAL1 mating sleeve or ADAL3 interconnect. The standard Ø2.5 mm FC ferrule size is compatible with many FC/PC, SC/PC, and ST®*/PC fiber components, as well as our ADAF1 mating sleeve or ADAF2 interconnect. Our ceramic ferrules are also available with a nickel plated brass flange that provides a robust way to interface the ferrule with tubing. Both the bare and flanged ferrules are available with extended lengths, making them useful in optogenetics applications by providing additional clearance when implanted alongside other neural recording devices. Additionally, stainless steel ferrules can be scored to increase the available surface area for the bonding agent, while ceramic ferrules are non-magnetic, making them ideal for applications sensitive to magnetic fields.
Ferrules are sold in packs of 10 and are available with several different bore diameters for either single mode or multimode fibers, as indicated in the tables below.
Thorlabs also stocks multimode patch cables with polished ferrule ends as well as compatible implantable fiber optic cannulae for optogenetics applications (see the OG Selection Guide tab for available products).
Ferrule Selection Guide | ||||||
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Item # Prefixa | Diameterb | Lengthb | Materialb | Flange | Available Bore Sizesb |
Compatible Mating Sleeves |
SFLC | 1.25 mm (LC)c | 6.4 mm | Stainless Steel | - | Ø127 - Ø440 µm | ADAL1 ADAL3 |
CFLC | Ceramic | - | Ø126 - Ø440 µm | |||
CFX | 10.5 mm | - | ||||
CFLF | 11.8 mmd | Nickel Plated Brass | ||||
SF | 2.5 mm (FC)e | 12.7 mm | Stainless Steel | - | Ø230 - Ø440 µm | ADAF1 ADAF2 |
CF | 10.5 mm | Ceramic | - | Ø126 - Ø440 µm | ||
CFAF | 2.5 mm (Conical)f | 16.0 mmg | Nickel Plated Brass | Ø126 µm |
*ST® is a registered trademark of Lucent Technologies, Inc.
Posted Comments: | |
Tijmen Godfroid
 (posted 2023-08-03 12:17:44.653) Hi,
Can you tell me the tollerances on the outerdiamter?
So the 1.25?
Regards,
Tijmen jdelia
 (posted 2023-08-03 12:45:59.0) Thank you for contacting Thorlabs. I have reached out to you directly regarding the outer dimeter tolerance of SFLC127-10. Chad Bender
 (posted 2023-07-12 13:50:36.18) What SS alloy are your ferrules made from? cdolbashian
 (posted 2023-07-21 02:52:19.0) Thank you for reaching out to us Chad. The particular steel used here is 303CU. li yancheng
 (posted 2022-06-29 03:25:06.603) what is the material of the ceramic?
isSiO2 or Al2O3 or others?
may I see the specification of the ceramic? cdolbashian
 (posted 2022-07-06 10:50:06.0) Thank you for reaching out to us with this material inquiry. For all components made, nominally, of a singular material, the material will be listed in the bottom right corner of the mechanical drawing (Auto Cad Pdf), which is located by clicking the "Docs" icon on the overview page. In this case though, the material is Zirconia. Bastien des Horts
 (posted 2022-02-09 03:54:50.837) Hello,
We currently use your ceramic ferrules CF126-10 and CF128-10, which we have cut at a length of 3mm (from the tip from which the fibers are inserted), because our fibers' coating is stripped over a short distance only. Our problem is that since the fiber is only guided over a short distance, it is not well aligned and may move during manipulations.
Therefore, we are looking for a ferrule with a first bore diameter of 128um (that part doesn't change) over a distance close to 2mm, followed by a second bore of 160um (to guide the coated part) over a longer distance (about 8mm would be nice).
I've seen that you offer stainless steel ferrules with two different bore diameters, but they do not correspond to our needs. Would it be possible to make a ferrule that matches our needs ? We do not have a material preference.
Thank you very much. jgreschler
 (posted 2022-02-16 12:32:01.0) Thank you for reaching out to Thorlabs. We are able to provide a degree of customization with our stainless steel ferrules. I have reached out to you directly to discuss this further. Peter Moselund
 (posted 2021-08-10 08:16:22.42) You note the bore size tolerance, but what is the typical concentricity tolerance of your various ferrules? cdolbashian
 (posted 2021-08-27 09:41:53.0) Thank you for contacting us at Thorlabs. The concentricity generally depends on the specific ferrule, and material. Ceramic ferrules tend to have a better concentricity, but without knowing a specific part number we cannot comment on a general concentricity. I have reached out to you directly to inquire about which model, specifically, you are interested in learning about. Rebecca Brown
 (posted 2020-05-25 01:16:42.767) Hi there,
I am looking to purchase some custom stainless steel ferrules.
10.5mm long (or the closest standard size in stainless steel to this)
550um bore
Could I please get an indication of time and cost for these parts? They would be delivered to Sydney, Australia.
Thanks,
Rebecca YLohia
 (posted 2020-05-26 11:07:01.0) Hello Rebecca, thank you for contacting Thorlabs. Custom ferrules can be requested by emailing our Tech Support team at techsupport@thorlabs.com. chiwon.lee
 (posted 2017-01-25 06:55:25.973) Hello, I'm using a multimode fiber (FG105ACA) with core/cladding diameter of 105um/250um, and thinking to connectorize it to the 2.5mm ceramic ferrule. It seems that the item CF128-10 is compatible with the FG105UCA fiber that has the same core/cladding diameter with mine. Could you check if this ferrule works for my fiber? Thank you. tfrisch
 (posted 2017-01-26 05:26:50.0) Hello, thank you for contacting Thorlabs. FG105ACA actually has a cladding diameter of 125um, so the 128um bore of CF128-10 would be best, yes. The coating (250um) should be stripped off prior to connectorization. cr2581
 (posted 2016-04-20 16:00:13.1) Hello, We currently use your stainless steel ferrules (SFLC230-10) and I wanted to offer a suggested variation on it. We find that they are difficult to work with because they are too short. Therefore, we end up glueing two together with a sleeve to double the length. It would be nice if you offered the 1.25 mm ferrules also at a longer length (12 mm). It seems that this would be easy to manufacture and would be very helpful to us and others. besembeson
 (posted 2016-04-21 01:38:21.0) Response from Bweh at Thorlabs USA: We can offer this to you as a special item for now. I will contact you to know your quantity requirements. pain
 (posted 2014-07-08 11:19:06.86) Could thoralbs provide with empty ceramic ferule with 1mm ID and standard 2.5 OD ? jlow
 (posted 2014-07-14 11:34:04.0) Response from Jeremy at Thorlabs: We do not have the ceramic ferrule with 1mm ID. We can provide this with stainless steel ferrule. RLopes
 (posted 2014-01-23 18:47:23.77) We need to machine some features on this part, but have been unable because it is the fired ceramic. Can you supply this part before the ceramic firing process?
OR... could you advise on a machining process/tooling requirements so we can machine the part as provided? jlow
 (posted 2014-01-29 04:21:17.0) Response from Jeremy at Thorlabs: We do not supply ceramic before the firing process at the moment. Machining zirconia ceramic would typically require the use of diamond cutting tools. ma.dmitry
 (posted 2013-07-02 13:11:04.923) According to the response on the previous question, Thorlabs can provide stainless steel ferrules with various ID and 2.5 or 1.25 mm OD. But could you manufacture and sell stainless steel ferrules with various OD. I am interested in stainless steel ferrules with OD 750 um (or even less) and ID 250 um. If so, what is the less possible OD? pbui
 (posted 2013-07-03 15:00:00.0) Response from Phong at Thorlabs: Thorlabs can certainly provide custom sized stainless steel ferrules with various lengths and ODs. We will contact you directly to discuss your requirements. jjiang
 (posted 2013-04-25 00:33:15.033) Does thorlab sell empty stainless steel ferrule with different hole size? tcohen
 (posted 2013-04-25 12:42:00.0) Response from Tim at Thorlabs: We can provide 2.5mm OD or 1.25mm OD stainless steel ferrules of various ID. We will contact you to discuss your dimensional requirements. |
Quick Links | |||
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Single-Site Stimulation | |||
One Light Source to One Cannula Implant | |||
Multilateral Stimulation | |||
One Light Source to Two Cannula Implants Using Rotary Joint Splitter | |||
One or Two Light Sources to Two Cannula Implants | |||
One Light Source to Seven Cannula Implants | |||
Two Light Sources into One Dual-Core Cannula Implant | |||
Illumination | |||
Fiber-Coupled LEDs and Drivers |
Optogenetics Selection Guide
Thorlabs offers a wide range of optogenetics components; the compatibility of these products in select standard configurations is discussed in detail here. Please contact Technical Support for assistance with items outside the scope of this guide, including custom fiber components for optogenetics.
Single-Site Stimulation
One Light Source to One Cannula Implant
The most straightforward method for in vivo light stimulation of a specimen is to use a single fiber optic with a single LED light source. The single wavelength LED is powered by an LED driver, and then the illumination output is fiber-coupled into a patch cable, which connects to the implanted cannula. See the graphics and expandable compatibility tables below for the necessary patch cables and cannulae to create this setup. To choose the appropriate LED and driver, see below or the full web presentation.
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Click to See Ø1.25 mm (LC) Ferrule Compatible Patch Cables, Cannulae, and Interconnects
Click to See Ø2.5 mm (FC) Ferrule Compatible Patch Cables, Cannulae, and Interconnects
Multilateral Stimulation
The ability to accurately and simultaneously direct light to multiple locations within a specimen is desired for many types of optogenetics experiments. For example, bilateral stimulation techniques typically target neurons in two spatially separated regions in order to induce a desired behavior. In more complex experiments involving the simultaneous inhibition and stimulation of neurons, delivering light of two different monochromatic wavelengths within close proximity enables the user to perform these experiments without implanting multiple cannulae, which can increase stress on the specimen.
Multilateral stimulation can be achieved with several different configurations depending on the application requirements. The sections below illustrate examples of different configurations using Thorlabs' optogenetics products.
Option 1: One Light Source to Two Cannula Implants Using Rotary Joint Splitter
Thorlabs' RJ2 1x2 Rotary Joint Splitter is designed for optogenetics applications and is used to split light from a single input evenly between two outputs. The rotary joint interface allows connected patch cables to freely rotate, reducing the risk of fiber damage caused by a moving specimen. See the graphic and compatibility table below for the necessary cables and cannulae to create this setup. For LEDs and drivers, see below or the full web presentation.
Click to See Ø1.25 mm (LC) Ferrule Components Recommended for Use with RJ2 Rotary Joint Splitter
Click to See Ø2.5 mm (FC) Ferrule Components Recommended for Use with RJ2 Rotary Joint Splitter
Option 2: One or Two Light Sources to Two Cannula Implants
If the intent is for one LED source to connect to two cannulae for simultaneous light modulation, then a bifurcated fiber bundle can be used to split the light from the LED into each respective cannula. For dual wavelength stimulation (mixing two wavelengths in a single cannula) or a more controlled split ratio between cannula, one can use a multimode coupler to connect one or two LEDs to the cannulae. If one cable end is left unused, the spare coupler cable end may be terminated by a light trap. See the graphic and compatibility table below for the necessary cables and cannulae to create this setup. For LEDs and drivers, see below or the full web presentation.
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Option 3: One Light Sources to Seven Cannula Implants
If the intent is for one LED source to connect to seven cannulae for simultaneous light modulation, then a 1-to-7 fiber bundle can be used to split the light from the LED into each respective cannula. See the graphic and compatibility table below for the necessary cables and cannulae to create this setup. For LEDs and drivers, see below or the full web presentation.
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Two Light Sources into One Dual-Core Cannula Implant
For bilateral stimulation applications where the two cannulas need to be placed in close proximity (within ~1 mm), Thorlabs offers dual-core patch cables and cannulae that are designed for this specific application. Each core is driven by a separate light source, enabling users to stimulate and/or supress nerve cells in the same region of the specimen. See the graphic and compatibility table below for the necessary cables and cannulae to create this setup. For LEDs and drivers, see below or the full web presentation.
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Part Selection Table (Click Links for Item Description Popup) | |||||||||
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Common Fiber Properties | |||||||||
Core Diameter | 200 µm | ||||||||
Wavelength Range | 400 - 2200 nm | ||||||||
NA | 0.39 | ||||||||
Fiber Type | FT200EMT | ||||||||
Ferrule Stylea | FC (Ø2.5 mm) | ||||||||
Dual-Core Patch Cable | FC/PC Input | BFY32FL1 | |||||||
SMA905 Input | BFY32SL1 | ||||||||
Compatible Mating Sleeve/Interconnect | ADAF1 ADAF2 ADAF4-5 |
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Dual-Core Fiber Optic Cannulaec | Stainless Steel | CFM32L10 CFM32L20 |
LED Item # | Wavelengtha | Typical Opsin | Output Powerb | Color |
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M405F3c | 405 nm | mmilCFP, hcriGFP | 3.7 mW | UV |
M430F1 | 430 nm | ChR2 | 7.5 mW | Violet |
M455F3 | 455 nm | ChIEF, bPAC | 24.5 mW | Royal Blue |
M470F4 | 470 nm | ChR2, ChR2-SFO | 20 mW | Blue |
M490F4 | 490 nm | Rh-CT, ChR2 (E123A) | 2.8 mW | Blue |
M505F3 | 505 nm | ChRGR, Opto-α1AR, Opto-β2AR | 11.7 mW | Cyan |
M530F3 | 530 nm | C1V1, VChR1 | 9.6 mW | Green |
M565F3 | 565 nm | Arch, VChR1-SFO | 13.5 mW | Lime |
M595F2 | 595 nm | ChR2-SFO, eNpHR3.0 | 11.5 mW | Amber |
M625F2 | 625 nm | ReChR | 17.5 mW | Red |
Illumination
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M405F1
Fiber-Coupled LEDs and Drivers
Our fiber-coupled LEDs are ideal light sources for optogenetics applications. They feature a variety of wavelength choices and a convenient interconnection to optogenetics patch cables. Thorlabs offers fiber-coupled LEDs with nominal wavelengths ranging from 280 nm to 1050 nm. See the table to the right for the LEDs with the most popular wavelengths for optogenetics. A table of compatible LED drivers can be viewed by clicking below.
Item # | Bore Sizea | Bore Size Tolerance | Compatible Fibers |
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SFLC127-10 | Ø127 µm | +5/-0 µm | FG050UGA, FG050LGA, FG105UCA, FG105LCA and GIF Series |
SFLC230-10 | Ø231 µm | +4/-0 µm | FT200EMT, FT200UMT |
SFLC270-10 | Ø270 µm | +5/-0 µm | FG200UCC, FG200LCC |
SFLC440-10 | Ø440 µm | +5/-0 µm | FG365LEC, FG365UEC, FT400EMT, FT400UMT |
- Stainless Steel Ferrule for Mating to LC/PC Connectors
- Dimensions: 1.25 mm Outer Diameter x 6.4 mm Long
- Bore Sizes from Ø127 µm to Ø440 µm
- All Ferrules Have a Flat End Face
- Sold in Packs of 10
- Compatible with our ADAL1 Mating Sleeve and ADAL3 Interconnect
- Contact Tech Support for Custom Length or Bore Size
These Ø1.25 mm stainless steel ferrules feature bore sizes from Ø127 µm to Ø440 µm. They are compatible with many of our multimode fibers. Stainless steel ferrules can be scored to increase the available surface area for the bonding agent in optogenetics applications. Please see the table to the right for a complete list of fibers compatible with these ferrules. These ferrules are compatible with many LC fiber components and the ADAL1 LC mating sleeve and ADAL3 interconnect.
Item # | Bore Size | Bore Size Tolerance |
Compatible Fibers |
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CFLC126-10 | Ø126 µm | +3/-0 µm | Single Mode Fibera |
CFLC128-10 | Ø128 µm | +3/-0 µm | FG050UGA, FG050LGA, FG105UCA, FG105LCA, and GIF Series |
CFLC230-10 | Ø230 µm | +5/-0 µm | FT200EMT, FT200UMT |
CFLC270-10 | Ø270 µm | +5/-0 µm | FG200UCC, FG200LCC |
CFLC440-10 | Ø440 µm | +10/-0 µm | FG365LEC, FG365UEC, FT400EMT, FT400UMT |
- Ceramic Ferrule for Mating to LC/PC Connectors
- Dimensions: 1.25 mm Outer Diameter x 6.4 mm Long
- Bore Sizes from Ø126 µm to Ø440 µm
- All Ferrules Have a Flat End Face
- Sold in Packs of 10
- Compatible with our ADAL1 Mating Sleeve and ADAL3 Interconnect
- Contact Tech Support for Custom Length or Bore Size
These Ø1.25 mm ceramic (zirconia) ferrules feature bore sizes from Ø126 µm to Ø440 µm. Ferrules with a Ø126 µm bore are compatible with our single mode fibers, while ferrules with a Ø128 µm to Ø440 µm bore are compatible with many of our multimode fibers. Please see the table to the right for a complete list of compatible fibers. These ferrules are compatible with many LC fiber components and the ADAL1 LC mating sleeve and ADAL3 interconnect.
Item # | Bore Size | Bore Size Tolerance |
Compatible Fibers |
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CFX126-10 | Ø126 µm | +3/-0 µm | Single Mode Fibera |
CFX128-10 | Ø128 µm | +5/-0 µm | FG050UGA, FG050LGA, FG105UCA, FG105LCA, and GIF Series |
CFX230-10 | Ø230 µm | +5/-0 µm | FT200EMT, FT200UMT |
CFX270-10 | Ø270 µm | +5/-0 µm | FG200UCC, FG200LCC |
CFX440-10 | Ø440 µm | +10/-0 µm | FG365LEC, FG365UEC, FT400EMT, FT400UMT |
- Ceramic Ferrule for Mating to LC/PC Connectors
- Dimensions: 1.25 mm Outer Diameter x 10.5 mm Long
- Length Useful for Easy Handling and Optogenetics Applications
- Bore Sizes from Ø126 µm to Ø440 µm
- All Ferrules Have a Flat End Face
- Sold in Packs of 10
- Compatible with our ADAL1 Mating Sleeve and ADAL3 Interconnect
- Contact Tech Support for Custom Length or Bore Size
These Ø1.25 mm ceramic (zirconia) ferrules have similar compatibility to the CFLC ferrules sold above but are nearly twice as long. In optogenetics applications, this aids in handling and provides additional clearance when implanted alongside other neural recording devices. These ferrules feature bore sizes from Ø126 µm to Ø440 µm and are compatible with many of our single mode and multimode fibers. Please see the table to the right for a complete list of compatible fibers. These ferrules are compatible with many LC fiber components and the ADAL1 LC mating sleeve and ADAL3 interconnect.
Item # | Bore Size | Bore Size Tolerance |
Compatible Fibers |
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CFLF126-10 | Ø126 µm | +3/-0 µm | Single Mode Fibera |
CFLF128-10 | Ø128 µm | +3/-0 µm | FG050UGA, FG050LGA, FG105UCA, FG105LCA, and GIF Series |
CFLF230-10 | Ø230 µm | +5/-0 µm | FP200ERT, FP200URT FT200EMT, FT200UMT |
CFLF440-10 | Ø440 µm | +10/-0 µm | FG365LEC, FG365UEC, FP400ERT, FP400URT FT400EMT, FT400UMT |
- Ceramic Ferrule with Flange for Mating to LC/PC Connectors
- Dimensions: 1.25 mm Outer Diameter (Ferrule Only) x 11.8 mm Long (Ferrule with Flange)*
- Length Useful for Easy Handling and Optogenetics Applications
- Bore Sizes from Ø126 µm to Ø440 µm
- All Ferrules Have a Flat End Face
- Sold in Packs of 10
- Compatible with our ADAL1 Mating Sleeve and ADAL3 Interconnect
- Contact Tech Support for Custom Length or Bore Size
These Ø1.25 mm ceramic (zirconia) ferrules feature a nickel plated brass flange and are available with bore sizes from Ø126 µm to Ø440 µm. The flange provides a simple, robust way to interface the ferrule with tubing. The flange also helps to cement the ferrule in place inside collimation assemblies, making flanged ferrules useful when building fiber pigtail subcomponents for applications such as pigtailed collimators, fiber isolators, and benchtop lasers. The extended length of these ferrules allows for easy handling, making them useful in optogenetics applications by providing additional clearance when implanted alongside other neural recording devices. Ferrules with a Ø126 µm bore are compatible with our single mode fibers, while ferrules with a Ø128 µm to Ø440 µm bore are compatible with many of our multimode fibers. Please see the table to the right for a complete list of compatible fibers. These ferrules are compatible with many LC fiber components and the ADAL1 LC mating sleeve and ADAL3 interconnect.
*The total length of the flanged ferrule is 11.8 mm. The length of the ceramic ferrule is 4.9 mm, and the length of the nickel plated brass flange is 6.9 mm.
Item # | Bore Sizea | Bore Size Tolerance | Compatible Fibers |
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SF230-10 | Ø230 µm | +10/-0 µm | FT200EMT, FT200UMT |
SF270-10 | Ø270 µm | +10/-0 µm | FG200UCC, FG200LCC |
SF340-10 | Ø340 µm | +10/-0 µm | FT300EMT, FT300UMT |
SF440-10 | Ø440 µm | +10/-0 µm | FG365LEC, FG365UEC, FT400EMT, FT400UMT |
- Stainless Steel Ferrules for Mating to FC/PC, SC/PC, and ST®*/PC Connectors
- Dimensions: 2.5 mm Outer Diameter x 12.7 mm Long
- Bore Sizes from Ø230 µm to Ø440 µm
- All Ferrules Have a Flat End Face
- Sold in Packs of 10
- Compatible with our ADAF1 Mating Sleeve and ADAF2 Interconnect
- Contact Tech Support for Custom Length or Bore Size
These Ø2.5 mm stainless steel ferrules feature bore sizes from Ø230 µm to Ø440 µm that are compatible with many of our multimode fibers. Stainless steel ferrules can be scored to increase the available surface area for the bonding agent in optogenetics applications. Please see the table to the right for a complete list of fibers compatible with these ferrules. These ferrules are compatible with many FC/PC, SC, and ST fiber components as well as the ADAF1 mating sleeve and ADAF2 interconnect.
*ST® is a registered trademark of Lucent Technologies, Inc.
Item # | Bore Size | Bore Size Tolerance | Compatible Fibers |
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CF126-10 | Ø126 µm | +1/-0 µm | Single Mode Fibera |
CF128-10 | Ø128 µm | +4/-1µm | FG050UGA, FG050LGA, FG105UCA, FG105LCA, and GIF Series |
CF230-10 | Ø231 µm | +10/-0 µm | FT200EMT, FT200UMT |
CF270-10 | Ø270 µm | +10/-0 µm | FG200UCC, FG200LCC |
CF340-10 | Ø340 µm | +10/-0 µm | FT300EMT, FT300UMT |
CF440-10 | Ø440 µm | +10/-0 µm | FG365LEC, FG365UEC, FT400EMT, FT400UMT |
- Ceramic Ferrule for Mating to FC/PC, SC/PC, and ST®*/PC Connectors
- Dimensions: 2.5 mm Outer Diameter x 10.5 mm Long
- Bore Sizes from Ø126 µm to Ø440 µm
- All Ferrules Have a Flat End Face
- Sold in Packs of 10
- Compatible with our ADAF1 Mating Sleeve and ADAF2 Interconnect
- Contact Tech Support for Custom Length or Bore Size
These Ø2.5 mm ceramic (zirconia) ferrules feature bore sizes from Ø126 µm to Ø440 µm. Ferrules with a Ø126 µm bore are compatible with our single mode fibers, while ferrules with Ø128 µm to Ø440 µm bores are compatible with many of our multimode fibers. Please see the table to the right for a complete list of compatible fibers. These ferrules are compatible with many FC/PC, SC, and ST fiber components as well as the ADAF1 mating sleeve and ADAF2 interconnect.
*ST® is a registered trademark of Lucent Technologies, Inc.
Item # | Bore Size | Bore Size Tolerance | Compatible Fibers |
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CFAF126-10 | Ø126 µm | +1/-0 µm | Single Mode Fibera |
- Ceramic Ferrule with Flange and Conical Tip
- Dimensions: 2.5 mm Outer Diameter (Ferrule Only) x 16.0 mm Long (Ferrule with Flange)*
- Length Useful for Easy Handling and Optogenetics Applications
- Ø126 µm Bore Size
- Conical Tip Allows for APC Polishing After Fiber Installation
- Sold in Packs of 10
- Compatible with our ADAF1 Mating Sleeve and ADAF2 Interconnect
- Contact Tech Support for Custom Length or Bore Size
These Ø2.5 mm ceramic (zirconia) ferrules have a bore size of Ø126 µm and feature a nickel plated brass flange. They feature a conical tip that allows for APC polishing after fiber installation. Extra material at the tip accounts for height lost when the angle is ground onto the facet, and a large chamfer minimizes the amount of material removed when angle polishing.
The flange provides a simple, robust way to interface the ferrule with tubing. The flange also helps to cement the ferrule in place inside collimation assemblies, making flanged ferrules useful when building fiber pigtail subcomponents for applications such as pigtailed collimators, fiber isolators, and benchtop lasers. The 4-slotted FC-flange on these 2.5 mm ferrules also allows them to be used in tunable FC-connector housings. Additionally, these flanged ferrules feature an extended length, allowing for easy handling and making them useful in optogenetics applications by providing additional clearance when implanted alongside other neural recording devices. These ferrules are compatible with our single mode fibers and APC fiber components, as well as the ADAF1 mating sleeve and ADAF2 interconnect.
*The total length of the flanged ferrule is 16.0 mm. The length of the ceramic ferrule is 8.1 mm, and the length of the nickel plated brass flange is 7.9 mm.