Products Home / Lab Supplies / Fiber Lab Supplies / Fiber Termination Supplies / Multimode Fiber Optic Connectors / FC/PC Fiber Connectors: Multimode, Ceramic FerruleFC/PC Fiber Connectors: Multimode, Ceramic Ferrule
- Complete Selection of Connector Sizes Accommodates
Small- and Large-Core Multimode Fibers - Ceramic Ferrules
- 2.0 mm Narrow Keys
30128C3
Additional Strain Relief
Boots and Caps Can Be
Purchased Separately
30140E1
FC/PC with Ceramic Ferrule
CAPFM
CAPF
190066CP
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| Fiber Connector Selection Guide | |
|---|---|
| Single Mode | Multimode |
| FC/PC FC/APC ST/PC LC/PC E-2000/PC |
FC/PC (SS Ferrule) FC/PC (Ceramic Ferrule) FC/APC SMA905 ST/PC |
| Bare Ferrules | |
| Bare Fiber Terminator | |
| Table 1.1 Stock Patch Cables Available with Connectors Sold on This Page |
|
|---|---|
| Multimode | |
| FC/PC Hybrid Connectors Graded-Index FC/PC BS-Coated |
Reflective-Coated Articulated (Rotating) Lightweight (Optogenetics) |
Features
- FC/PC Connectors with 2.0 mm Narrow Keys
- Ceramic Ferrules
- Strain Relief Boot for Ø3 mm Tubing and Connector Cap Included
- FC/PC-Compatible Strain Relief Boots for Ø2 mm or Ø3.8 mm Tubing and Additional Caps Can Be Purchased Separately
Thorlabs offers FC/PC connectors with 2.0 mm narrow keys and ceramic ferrules. Our smaller bore connectors (30128C3 and 30140E1) accommodate our small-core multimode fibers. Our larger bore connectors accommodate our large-core fiber series and are ideal for optogenetics applications. Each connector package includes a fiber connector cap, crimp sleeve, and strain relief boot compatible with Ø3 mm furcation tubing. Strain relief boots for Ø2 mm or Ø3.8 mm furcation tubing and additional connector caps can be purchased separately (see below). Stainless steel tubing and sleeves are also available.
If you need a bore size that is not listed below, please e-mail Tech Support for a quote on custom sizes. In addition to custom connectors, we offer custom patch cables with very rapid turnaround times. Please see our Custom Patch Cable Form for more information.
As an alternative to buying and assembling separate optical fiber, connectors, and furcation tubing, Thorlabs also offers pre-built patch cables from stock using the connectors sold on this page. See Tables 1.1 and 2.1 on the Specs tab for a listing of patch cables available which incorporate connectors sold on this page.
| Table 2.1 Available Stock Patch Cables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber Type | Patch Cable Type | Connectors | Fiber Wavelength Range | Fiber Core Sizes |
| Multimode | Standard FC/PC | FC/PC to FC/PC | 280 - 2400 nma | Ø10 - Ø1000 µmb |
| Hybrid Connectors | FC/PC to SMA905 | 320 - 2100 nma | Ø10 - Ø400 µmb | |
| Graded-Index FC/PC | FC/PC to FC/PC | 800 - 1350 nm | Ø62.5 µm | |
| BS-Coated | FC/PC to FC/PC | 1260 - 1620 nm | Ø105 µm | |
| Reflective-Coated | FC/PC | 450 - 2400 nm | Ø105 µm | |
| Articulated (Rotating) | SMA905 to SMA905 or FC/PC to FC/PC |
400 - 2200 nm | Ø200 µm, Ø400 µm | |
| Lightweight (Optogenetics) | FC/PC to Ferrule | 190 - 2200 nma | Ø200 - Ø400 µmb | |
Stock Patch Cables Available with These Connectors
As an alternative to buying and assembling separate optical fiber, connectors, and furcation tubing, Thorlabs offers pre-built patch cables from stock using the connectors sold on this page. Stocked patch cables are available with multimode optical fiber, as indicated by Table 2.1. Additionally, Thorlabs offers Custom Patch Cables with same-day shipping, which can be constructed using the connectors sold on this page.
| Posted Comments: | |
Sebastian Schäfer
(posted 2023-06-05 14:19:42.153) Do you have larger ferrules? I have a (non Thorlabs) Fiber 525/548/590 so I would need a 550 ferrule and the FC/PC assembly around it. cdolbashian
(posted 2023-06-12 10:43:09.0) Thank you for reaching out to us Sebastian. We can indeed do something like this as a custom, though we would need to discuss quantity. I have reached out to you directly to have such a discussion. Antreas Theodosiou
(posted 2020-05-04 10:39:12.81) What is the maximum operating temperature for ceramic ferrules? YLohia
(posted 2020-05-04 10:58:38.0) Thank you for contacting Thorlabs. The operating temperature range of these ferrules is -40 to 70 °C, which is limited by the boot. S. Campbell
(posted 2020-03-27 15:00:28.543) Do you have a drawing or specification for the "FC/PC Multimode Connector, Ø270 µm Bore, Ceramic Ferrule" which has tolerances for dimensions other than the bore diameter? In particular I am looking for the tolerance of the ferrule OD and the ferrule length.
Also please send a quote for larger quantities of this part, such as qty 10, 50, and 200.
Thank you-
S. Campbell
IMRA America, Inc.
scampbel@imra.com asundararaj
(posted 2020-03-27 03:41:03.0) Thank you for contacting Thorlabs. The tolerances on the ferrule OD is 2.4990 ± 0.0005 mm and the ferrule length out of the connector is 4.0 +0/-0.05 mm. We will contact you directly with a quote. Quotes for stock parts can be requested from your online cart as well as by emailing our Sales Team at sales@thorlabs.com bo.jing
(posted 2015-07-20 22:28:39.2) We have a fiber with 95um cladding size (not from Thorlabs). Would it be possible to get 10 connectors with 100um bore diameter?
Best regards
Bo Jing besembeson
(posted 2015-09-23 02:22:29.0) Response from Bweh at Thorlabs USA: This is possible. I will follow-up with you regarding quantity requirement. |
| Item # | Style | Bore Diameter | Bore Diameter Tolerance | Ferrule | Included Boot | Crimp Tool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30128C3 | 2.0 mm Narrow Key FC/PC | 127 µm | +5/-0 µm | Ø2.5 mm, Ceramic | Ø3 mm | CT042 |
| 30140E1 | 140 µm | +2/-0 µm | ||||
| 30230C1 | 230 µm | +10/-0 µm | ||||
| 30240C1 | 240 µm | +10/-0 µm | ||||
| 30250C1 | 250 µm | +10/-0 µm | ||||
| 30260C1 | 260 µm | +10/-0 µm | ||||
| 30270C1 | 270 µm | +10/-0 µm | ||||
| 30340C1 | 340 µm | +10/-0 µm | ||||
| 30440C1 | 440 µm | +10/-0 µm | ||||
| 30450C1 | 450 µm | +10/-0 µm | ||||
| 30500C1 | 500 µm | +10/-0 µm |
Zoom- Strain Relief Boots and Crimp Sleeves for:
- Ø2 mm Furcation Tubing (Item # 190066CP)
- Ø3.8 mm Furcation Tubing (Item # FT038CP)
- Sold in Packs of 25
Thorlabs offers strain relief boots that can be purchased separately from our fiber connectors. The black strain relief boots sold here include a crimp sleeve and are compatible with FC/PC and FC/APC connectors. The 190066CP strain relief boots are compatible with Ø2 mm furcation tubing, while the FT038CP strain relief boots are compatible with Ø3.8 mm furcation tubing (our stock connectors do not include a boot compatible with Ø2 mm or Ø3.8 mm tubing).
Zoom- CAPF Dust Cap for Ø2.5 mm Ferrules (25 Pack)
- CAPFM Threaded Metal Dust Cap for FC Connectors (4 Pack)
Thorlabs offers dust caps that can be purchased separately from our fiber connectors. The CAPF Clear Plastic Dust Caps are for use with all Ø2.5 mm fiber connector ferrules and FC connectors, and the CAPFM Threaded Nickel-Plated Brass Dust Caps are for use with narrow-key FC connectors. Dirt on the fiber tip can result in permanent damage to the fiber connector, which can increase coupling losses or create undesirable mode structures in the output light. To prevent damaging the connectorized fiber, clean before each use with an appropriate fiber and connector cleaning product and use a fiber connector cap to protect the end face of the connectorized fiber when it is not in use.
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