The polarization maintaining (PM) single mode optical patchcords for use in a number of applications, including interferometric sensors, polarization sensitive components, and high data rate communications systems. The FC and SC connectors are offered with UPC and APC polishing method.
PM Patchcord
- Wide range of Polarization Maintaining fibers
- Available both UPC and APC polishing:
- Alignment options:
- Slow axis (Y-axis)
- Fast axis (X-axis)
- Specified by customer
- Free
- Dust cover
| Wavelength | 9801, 10601, 1310, 1480, 1550 nm |
| Insertion loss (IL) | typ.: 0.20, max.: 0.40 dB (depending on fiber type) |
| Return loss (RL) |
UPC > 50 dB, APC > 60 dB |
| Extinction ratio | typ. 25 dB (23 dB min) |
| Max. optical power (CW) | 300 mW |
| Temperature: operating storage |
-5 to +70 °C, conditioned by type of cable -40 to +85 °C |
| Durability | min 1000 cycles |
| Material | |
| Coupling Nut | stainless steel |
| Plug Body | stainless steel, thermoplastic |
| Ferrule Material | full ceramic zirconia (the other type on demand) |
| Boot and Dust Cover | thermoplastic rubber (flame retardant) |
Note: 1) for 980, 1060 nm: IL is 0.1 dB higher
- FOG (Fiber Optic Gyroscope)
- LDV (Laser Doppler Velocimetr)
- Measurement sensors
- Testing and instrument systems
- Coherent transmission i.e. next generation of telecommunication
- PMD compensators
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