F-SMA 905 Duplex PCF Fiber Optic Patch Cable Orange HCS

• High‑Performance F-SMA (SMA 905) Connectivity – Simplex F‑SMA (SMA 905) connectors on both ends, compliant with IEC 61754‑22 / DIN EN 61754‑22 for reliable and standardized optical connections.
• Optimized for HCS / PCF Fiber – Designed for Hard Clad Silica (HCS) and Polymer Clad Fiber (PCF) with 200/230 µm core/cladding, ideal for short to medium distance data and signal transmission.
• Low Insertion Loss for Stable Signal Quality – Typical connector insertion loss of ≤ 0.70 dB (fiber‑dependent) supports consistent optical performance in demanding industrial and medical applications.
• Defined Air Gap Ferrule Design – 3.175 mm metal ferrule with a precisely defined air gap minimizes back reflections and ensures repeatable coupling to light sources such as LEDs and lasers.
• Rugged Metal Connector Housing – Full‑metal F‑SMA housing provides excellent mechanical robustness, vibration resistance, and long‑term durability in harsh environments.
• Halogen‑Free, Flame‑Retardant Jacket – Safety‑oriented cable design with a halogen‑free, flame‑retardant outer jacket reduces toxic smoke emission and supports use in safety‑critical indoor areas.
• Engineered for Harsh Industrial Environments – Specifically suited for harsh indoor industrial installations, automation systems, as well as automotive and medical technology where mechanical and thermal stresses are present.
• Excellent Flexibility and Mechanical Strength – 2‑fiber PCF cable with 2.2 × 4.5 mm outer diameter, non‑metallic aramid strain relief, and up to 300 N short‑term tensile strength, ensuring easy routing and robust handling.
• Wide Operating Temperature Range – Cable specified for ambient temperatures from −20 °C to +70 °C, enabling reliable performance in refrigerated areas, factory floors, and warm equipment cabinets.
• Low Fiber Attenuation for Short‑Range Links – Typical fiber attenuation of ≤ 10 dB/km at 650 nm (laser) and ≤ 8 dB/km at 850 nm (LED), well‑suited for short‑distance data, sensing, and control applications.
• High Mating Cycle Durability – Rated for up to 500 mating cycles, allowing repeated connection and disconnection in test setups, laboratory environments, and service operations.
• Strong Connector Strain Relief – Connector design with ≥ 150 N strain relief helps protect the fiber from mechanical overload at the transition between cable and connector.
• Duplex Configuration with 2 × Simplex Connectors per End – Each cable end is equipped with two simplex SMA 905 connectors, enabling duplex transmission or parallel channels over a compact cable.
• High‑Visibility Orange Multimode Jacket – Standard orange multimode color for easy identification of data/communication lines in panels, racks, and cable trays.
• Custom Cable Lengths on Request – Available in customer‑specified lengths, allowing optimal adaptation to existing infrastructure without unnecessary slack or excess loss.
• Non‑Metallic Aramid Strength Members – Integrated aramid yarn strain relief ensures lightweight yet strong reinforcement, supporting frequent movement and dynamic cable routing.
• Compatible with Common Light Sources – SMA 905 interface with defined air gap is widely used and compatible with many industrial lasers, LEDs, and transmitters in sensing, measurement, and communication systems.
• Reliable Brand and Industrial‑Grade Manufacturing – Assembled with quality components (e.g., Weinert Fiber Optics cable) by Amphenol Sachsenkabel for consistent, repeatable performance in professional applications.

Applications of F-SMA (SMA 905) Assembled HCS / PCF Cable

Assembled fiber optic cable with F-SMA (SMA 905) simplex connectors on both ends, using robust HCS / PCF fibers, low insertion loss (≤ 0.70 dB, fiber dependent) and a halogen-free, flame-retardant jacket. The construction and defined air-gap ferrule design make this cable ideal for reliable data and signal transmission in harsh industrial, automotive, and medical environments.

1. Industrial Automation and Factory Environments

• Machine-to-machine communication – Optical links between controllers, I/O modules, and drives in production lines where electrical noise makes copper cables unreliable.
• Industrial Ethernet and fieldbus extensions – Use in HCS/PCF-based Industrial Ethernet, RS-485, and serial links that require galvanic isolation and EMC immunity.
• Robot and handling systems – Data and control signal routing to robotic arms and automated handling equipment that experience constant motion, vibration and mechanical stress.
• Process control and monitoring – Connection of sensors, actuators, PLCs and distributed control systems (DCS) in chemical plants, refineries, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical production.
• Harsh environment data links – Use in high-EMI areas, near motors, inverters, welding equipment, and high-current busbars where copper cables would suffer from interference.
• Factory floor networking – Local backbone connections in production halls for camera systems, terminals, and industrial PCs.
• Optical connection of safety systems – Integration into emergency stop chains, light curtains, access controls and safety PLCs where galvanic isolation and noise immunity are critical.

2. Automotive, Transportation and Mobility

• Test benches and validation rigs – Data transmission between sensors, ECUs and measurement systems on engine, drivetrain and component test benches.
• Vehicle-internal optical links (prototype and special vehicles) – Communication lines in electric, hybrid and fuel-cell vehicles for high-EMI compartments, battery systems and power electronics.
• Railway and rolling stock – Connections in trains, trams and metros for control units, passenger information systems and monitoring electronics.
• Commercial and special-purpose vehicles – Optical connections in buses, construction machinery, agricultural vehicles and military vehicles where vibration and EMC are challenging.
• Automotive EMC test environments – Signal routing in shielded rooms, anechoic chambers and EMC labs where immunity to strong RF fields is necessary.

3. Medical Technology and Healthcare

• Medical imaging systems – Optical signal transmission between imaging heads and control units in endoscopy, fluorescence imaging, and diagnostic optics modules.
• Medical laser delivery and control – Use in low-to-medium power laser applications (e.g. therapy, dermatology, dental) for monitoring, triggering and control channels.
• Patient monitoring equipment – Interference-free links between bedside modules, central stations and data acquisition units in high-EMI environments (e.g. operating rooms, intensive care).
• Medical device networking – Internal and external communication in diagnostic devices (clinical analyzers, ophthalmic instruments, surgical systems) requiring galvanic isolation.
• Electrosurgery and high-frequency equipment environments – Reliable data paths close to HF surgical generators where copper cabling may be disturbed or pose safety issues.

4. Measurement, Test and Laboratory Systems

• Laboratory instrumentation – Optical links for spectrometers, fluorimeters, photometers and other analytical equipment operating around 650–850 nm.
• Data acquisition and DAQ systems – EMC-robust connections between distributed sensors/measurement heads and central DAQ units over distances where plastic optical fiber (POF) is insufficient.
• Metrology and calibration setups – Stable optical paths for reference signals, calibration standards, and precision sensors that benefit from defined air-gap SMA 905 terminations.
• Environmental and process monitoring – Fiber links to gas analyzers, particle counters and environmental sensors located in difficult or hazardous areas.
• Laboratory automation – Reliable communication between automated sample handlers, incubators, and central controllers in research and clinical laboratories.