Singlemode (SM), Polarization-Maintaining (PM) and Multimode (MM) FiberCables
FC-connectorized Single Mode and Polarization-Maintaining FiberCables are available with OFR standard APC or optional PC polish. See further descriptions below of these three types of connectors. FC-connectorized FiberCables connect to OFR X-Type FiberPorts.
Single Mode FiberCables
FC/APC-connectorized SM FiberCables are available for wavelengths from 488 nm to 1550 nm. Also, OFR connectorizes customer-supplied, 125 µm clad fiber. FiberCables can be ordered with connector on one end and other end cleaved, or as a patchcord with both ends connectorized.
Polarization-Maintaining FiberCables
Polarization-Maintaining (PM) fibers employ a stress technique to stress the core of the fiber to create two propagation paths within the fiber core. Linearly polarized light aligned to either the slow or fast axis of the fiber will remain linearly polarized. This is analogous to an optical retarder.
Multimode FiberCables
Multimode FiberCables are available with FC or SMA connectors. Core diameters of 50 µm, 62.5 µm, 100 µm with 125 µm cladding are standard. 200 µm and 400 µm use SMA connector. Standard lengths are 1 meter and 2 meters. Minimum quantity of 2 each must be ordered for custom lengths.
OFR PM fibers are also available with FC/PC and FC/APC with the connector key aligned parallel to the slow axis of the fiber.
OFR stocks a variety of PM Fiber-Cables, with emphasis on 1310nm & 1550nm. Standard lengths are 1 meter and 2 meters. Minimum quantity of 2 each must be ordered for custom lengths.
PM Fiber Patch Cord
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Single Mode (SM) FiberCables with FC Connector |
| Catalog Number |
Description |
| FCS-λ-L-FC/APC |
FiberCable, FC/APC connector one end |
| FCS-λ-L-FC/APC/APC |
Patchcord, FC/APC both ends |
| FCS-λ-L-FC/PC/APC |
Patchcord, FC/PC one end, FC/APC other end |
| FCS-λ-L-FC/PC/PC |
Patchcord, FC/PC both ends |
When ordering, specify λ wavelength in nm.
L: length, 1 meter or 2 meters or other. For example, for 2-meter length FCS-1550-2-FC/APC. |
Polarization Maintaining (PM) FiberCables with FC Connector |
| Catalog Number |
Description |
| FCPP-λ-L-FC/APC |
FiberCable, FC/APC connector on end |
| FCPP-λ-L-FC/APC/APC |
Patchcord, FC/APC both ends |
| FCPP-λ-L-FC/PC/APC |
Patchcord, FC/PC one end, FC/APC other end |
| FCPP-λ-L-FC/PC/PC |
Patchcord, FC/PC both ends |
When ordering, specifyλ wavelength in nm.
L: length, 1 meter or 2 meters or other. For example, for 2-meter length FCPP-1550-2-FC/APC.
Fiber available for: 532, 633, 780, 850, 980, 1064, 1310 and 1550nm.
Example: FCPP-1310-2-FC/APC2, PM Panda patchcord for 1310nm, length 2m with FC/APC connectors. |
Multimode FiberCables |
| Catalog Number |
Description |
| FCM-δ-L-λ-SMA |
FiberCable, SMA connector on one end |
| FCM-δ-L-λ-SMA/SMA |
Patchcord, SMA connector on one end |
| FCM-δ-L-λ-FC/PC |
FiberCable, FC/PC connector on one end |
| FCM-δ-L-λ-FC/PC/PC |
Patchcord, FC/PC connector on both ends |
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When ordering specify:
- δ core diameter (50, 63 or 100µm standard)
- Ll fiber length (1 or 2m standard)
- λ wavelength in nm.
For example 2-meter length, 50um core 850nm fiber with FC/PC connectors order: FCM-50-2-850-FC/PC/PC.
Fiber available for: 532, 633, 780, 850, 980, 1064, 1310 and 1550nm.
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Connector Types & End-Face Polish: FC/PC, FC/SPC and FC/APC
The term "FC" comprises a mechanical definition of a specific type of connector, while "PC"and "APC" describe the kind of polish applied to that connector (thus, fiber) end face:
PC = physical contact, end face polished convex, (optional).
APC = as above, but angle-polished at 8° angle, (standard).
Typically, FC/PC connectors have lowest insertion loss (see below) and low (-35 to -45 dB) return loss (back reflection), and are used for fiber-to-fiber connections. FC/APC connectors are required for fiber-to-air applications requiring low return loss, such as Collimators, FiberPort couplers, and laser-to-fiber coupling.
Connector Losses
Insertion loss at each connector-pair varies according to type of connector
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Typical Connector Loss (dB) |
| Type |
Description |
633 |
850 |
1060 |
1310/1550 |
| PC |
physical contact, end face polished convex |
1.0 |
0.8 |
0.8 |
0.3 |
| APC |
as above, but angle-polished at 8° angle |
1.5 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
0.5 |
FC Adapter, super high precision,
monolithic stainless steel body.
A simply better engineered product.
One-piece stainless steel body. Ultra
high dimensional tolerancing. Ceramic
split-sleeve insert. These are some of
the reasons that OFR's FC Adapters
are absolutely repeatable, with no fiber
end-face scratching. Extremely tight
tolerance on keyway slot assures
trouble-free performance, especially
with PM fiber patch cords.
• Ultra high mechanical tolerancing
• One-piece stainless construction
• Ceramic split-sleeve insert
• 70% less keyway slop
• Absolute repeatability
• PM fiber repeatable connecting
• Reduced fiber-end scratching
• For PC and APC |
Catalog
Number |
Description |
| FCA-N2.0-SM |
narrow FC to FC adaptor for SM fiber |
| FCA-W2.1-SM |
wide FC to FC adaptor for SM |
| FCA-N2.0-PM |
narrow FC to FC adaptor for PM |
| FCA-W2.1-PM |
wide FC to FC adaptor for PM |
| FCA-WN-PM |
wide to narrow |
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