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Description

The Polarization Maintaining Fiber Optic Patch Cord PM-S405-XP FC/APC-FC/APC Connector with a PM-S405-XP fiber type and 5m long patch cord is a high-quality fiber optic solution designed for precision and reliability.

Manufactured with polarization maintaining panda fiber, this patch cord is expertly terminated with a range of fiber connectors including FC, SC, LC, ST, MU, MPO, and MTP. The connectors are available with either PC or APC polishing, ensuring optimal performance for various applications. For FC connectors, options for wide key (2.14mm) or narrow key (2.02mm) widths are available, providing flexibility to meet specific installation requirements.

Engineered for versatility, the patch cord can be supplied with different types of fiber including 250um bare fiber, 900um buffered fiber, 2.0mm or 3.0mm cable, and even armored cable for enhanced durability. The TARLUZ PM patch cord is distinguished by its low insertion loss, high extinction ratio, and superior return loss, making it an ideal choice for demanding environments. Additionally, the slow axis or fast axis of the fiber can be aligned to the connector key upon request, ensuring precise alignment and performance.

With a focus on quality and performance, the Polarization Maintaining Patch Cord is designed to operate efficiently within a temperature range of 0 to +70°C, and can be stored safely in temperatures ranging from -40 to +85°C. The use of PM panda fiber from reputable manufacturers such as Nufern, Corning, Fujikura, and YOFC guarantees consistency and reliability. Whether used in high-speed transmission devices, coherent optical communications, or interferometric sensors, this patch cord delivers exceptional performance and reliability.

Polarization Maintaining Fiber Optic Patch Cord PM-S405-XP FC/APC-FC/APC Connector 5m Long

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Specifications

Insertion Loss: 1.2 dB
Return Loss: 60 dB
Polarization Extinction Ratio (PER): 17 dB
Wavelength Range: 400 – 680 nm
Numerical Aperture (NA): 0.12
Max Optical Power: 300 mW
Return Loss (dB) APC: 60
Cord Length (m): 5
Storage Temperature (°C): -40 to +85
Operation Temperature (°C): 0 to +70
Fiber Type: PM panda fiber (Nufern, Corning, Fujikura, YOFC or specified)
Connector Key For FC Type: Narrow key (1.97~2.02mm) or Wide key (2.09~2.14mm)
Max. Optical Power (mW): 300
Typical Extinction Ratio (dB): 17, 17, 20, 22
Min. Extinction Ratio (dB): 15, 15, 18, 20
Connector Type: FC, SC, LC
Return Loss (dB) UPC: 50
Typical Insertion Loss (dB): 1.2, 1.2, 1.2, 1.0
Max. Insertion Loss (dB): 1.5, 1.5, 1.5, 1.2
Numeric Aperture: 0.12
Mode Field Diameters (um): 2.3@350nm, 3.3±0.5@405nm, 3.3±0.5@515nm, 4.5±0.5@630nm
Cutoff Wavelength (nm): 315±25, 380±20, 410±40, 570±50
Model Based Wavelength Range Options (nm): 350~460, 400~680, 460~700, 620~950
Model Based Alignment Wavelength (nm): 375, 405, 460, 630
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): TL-PMPC-FCASFCAS-30530LBE/09HBE0050M
FindLight SKU: FL-24324

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Features

  • High Extinction Ratio: Ensures superior performance in maintaining polarization, crucial for high-precision applications.
  • Low Insertion Loss: Guarantees minimal signal loss, enhancing the efficiency of optical networks.
  • High Return Loss: Provides excellent signal reflection characteristics, improving overall system performance.
  • Versatile Connector Options: Available with FC, SC, LC, ST, MU, MPO, MTP, and other connector types, with PC or APC polishing.
  • Customizable Fiber Alignment: Slow or fast axis alignment to the connector key available upon request.
  • Durable Construction: Offered with 250μm bare fiber, 900μm buffered fiber, 2.0mm or 3.0mm cable, and armored cable options.
  • Wide Operating Temperature Range: Operates efficiently between 0°C to +70°C, with storage temperatures from -40°C to +85°C.
  • High Optical Power Handling: Supports up to 300mW of optical power, suitable for high-power applications.
  • Precision Key Options for FC Connectors: Available in narrow key (1.97~2.02mm) or wide key (2.09~2.14mm) configurations.
  • Quality Fiber Types: PM-S405-XP. Utilizes PM panda fiber from leading manufacturers like Nufern, Corning, Fujikura, and YOFC.

Applications

Applications of Polarization Maintaining Fiber Optic Patch Cord

  • Coherent Optical Communication Systems: Ideal for maintaining stable polarization in coherent transmission, phase-sensitive communication links, and advanced fiber optic network architectures.
  • High-Speed Optical Transmission: Used in high-speed data transmission equipment where polarization stability, low insertion loss, and high extinction ratio are required.
  • Fiber Optic Sensing Systems: Suitable for interferometric sensors, fiber optic gyroscopes, strain sensors, acoustic sensors, and precision measurement systems requiring stable polarization control.
  • Interferometric Applications: Commonly used in Mach-Zehnder, Michelson, and other interferometer-based optical systems for accurate phase and polarization management.
  • EDFA and Optical Amplifier Systems: Applied in erbium-doped fiber amplifiers and other optical amplifier modules to preserve polarization states and improve signal performance.
  • External Optical Modulators: Used with lithium niobate modulators, phase modulators, intensity modulators, and other polarization-sensitive external modulation devices.
  • Integrated Optics and Photonic Circuits: Suitable for connecting integrated optical devices, photonic chips, waveguides, and polarization-sensitive components.
  • Laser Diode and Fiber Laser Systems: Used for polarization-maintaining coupling in laser diode modules, fiber lasers, seed lasers, and precision laser delivery systems.
  • Quantum Optics and Quantum Communication: Applicable in quantum key distribution, single-photon experiments, quantum sensing, and polarization-dependent quantum optical setups.
  • Optical Switching Systems: Designed for optical switches and switching modules that require stable polarization alignment and reliable fiber connectivity.
  • Test and Measurement Equipment: Used in optical laboratories, fiber optic test benches, polarization analyzers, optical spectrum analyzers, and precision measurement instruments.
  • Telecommunications R&D: Suitable for research and development of advanced telecom systems, coherent transceivers, polarization multiplexing, and next-generation optical networks.
  • Biomedical and Scientific Laser Systems: Used in biomedical imaging, spectroscopy, microscopy, and scientific laser instrumentation requiring controlled polarization delivery.
  • LiDAR and Remote Sensing: Applied in polarization-sensitive LiDAR systems, atmospheric sensing, remote detection, and optical ranging applications.
  • Microwave Photonics: Suitable for RF-over-fiber links, photonic signal processing, optical frequency conversion, and polarization-sensitive microwave photonic systems.
  • Polarization-Sensitive Optical Modules: Used for connecting polarizers, polarization beam splitters, PM couplers, PM circulators, PM isolators, and other PM fiber optic components.
  • Laboratory Fiber Optic Setups: Ideal for universities, research institutes, and optical labs that require repeatable polarization alignment and stable fiber optic patching.
  • Precision Metrology Systems: Used in optical metrology, length measurement, frequency stabilization, and phase-sensitive instrumentation.
  • Visible, Near-Infrared, and Infrared Optical Systems: Suitable for applications across multiple wavelength ranges including 375 nm, 405 nm, 460 nm, 630 nm, 780 nm, 980 nm, 1064 nm, 1300 nm, 1550 nm, and 2000 nm.
  • OEM Fiber Optic Integration: Ideal for OEM integration into polarization-maintaining optical assemblies, laser modules, communication equipment, sensing platforms, and photonic systems.

Export & Trade Information

ECCN: EAR99
HTS Code: 8544.70.0000
Estimated US Tariff: 25%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a polarization maintaining fiber optic patch cord?
A polarization maintaining fiber optic patch cord is a fiber cable designed to preserve the linear polarization state of light as it travels through the fiber. This PM patch cord uses PANDA polarization maintaining fiber and is suitable for applications such as coherent optical communications, EDFAs, interferometric sensors, external modulators, integrated optics, switching, and high-speed transmission systems.
What wavelengths are supported by this PM fiber patch cord?
This polarization maintaining patch cord is available for multiple alignment wavelengths, including 375 nm, 405 nm, 460 nm, 630 nm, 780 nm, 980 nm, 1064 nm, 1300 nm, 1550 nm, and 2000 nm. Depending on the version, the operating wavelength ranges cover approximately 350 nm to 2200 nm.
What connector types are available for the polarization maintaining patch cord?
The PM patch cord can be terminated with common fiber optic connectors including FC, SC, and LC, with additional connector options such as ST, MU, MPO, and MTP available upon request. FC connectors can be supplied with either narrow key or wide key configurations.
What insertion loss, return loss, and extinction ratio does the PM patch cord provide?
Performance depends on the operating wavelength. Typical insertion loss ranges from about 0.3 dB to 1.2 dB, with maximum insertion loss from 0.5 dB to 1.5 dB. Return loss is typically 50 dB for UPC polishing and 60 dB for APC polishing. The extinction ratio ranges from a minimum of 15 dB at shorter wavelengths to 23 dB at 1300 nm, 1550 nm, and 2000 nm, with typical values up to 25 dB.
Can the slow axis or fast axis be aligned to the connector key?
Yes. By default, the slow axis of the PM fiber is aligned to the connector key. Fast-axis alignment can also be requested depending on the application requirements. Proper axis alignment is important for maintaining a stable polarization state in PM fiber systems.
What is the difference between UPC and APC polishing for this PM fiber patch cable?
UPC polishing provides typical return loss of about 50 dB, while APC polishing provides higher return loss of about 60 dB. APC connectors are often preferred in systems where back reflection must be minimized, such as laser systems, coherent communications, fiber amplifiers, and precision sensing applications.
What cable and fiber options are available for this polarization maintaining patch cord?
The patch cord can be supplied with 250 µm bare fiber, 900 µm buffered fiber, 2.0 mm cable, 3.0 mm cable, or armored cable. It uses PM PANDA fiber from manufacturers such as Nufern, Corning, Fujikura, YOFC, or other specified fiber suppliers. The maximum optical power is 300 mW, operating temperature is 0°C to +70°C, and storage temperature is -40°C to +85°C.

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