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Description

The Polarization Maintaining Fiber Optic Patch Cord PM1300-XP FC/APC-FC/APC with a PM1300-XP (980-1600nm) 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 PM1300-XP FC/APC-FC/APC 5m Long

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Specifications

Insertion Loss: 0.3 dB
Return Loss: 60 dB
Polarization Extinction Ratio (PER): 25 dB
Wavelength Range: 1270 – 1625 nm
Numerical Aperture (NA): 0.12
Max Optical Power: 300 mW
Connector Key For FC Type: Narrow key (1.97~2.02mm) or Wide key (2.09~2.14mm)
Cord Length (m): 5
Insertion Loss (dB) Max.: 0.5
Mode Field Diameters (um): 9.3±0.5 @ 1300nm
Cutoff Wavelength (nm): 1210 ± 60
Alignment Wavelengths (nm): 1300
Storage Temperature (°C): -40 to +85
Operation Temperature (°C): 0 to +70
Fiber Type: PM1300-XP, PM panda fiber (Nufern, Corning, Fujikura, YOFC or specified)
Connector Type: FC, SC, LC
Axis Alignment: Slow axis of fiber aligned to connector key (in default)
Extinction Ratio (dB) Typ.: 25
Extinction Ratio (dB) Min.: 23
Return Loss (dB) APC: 60
Return Loss (dB) UPC: 50
Insertion Loss (dB) Max.: 0.7
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): TL-PMPC-FCASFCAS-1330LBE/09HBE0050M
FindLight SKU: FL-24344

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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

  • Polarization maintaining fiber optic systems requiring stable linear polarization and high extinction ratio signal delivery.
  • Coherent optical communication systems for polarization-sensitive transmission, modulation, and receiver architectures.
  • High-speed optical transmission devices used in telecom, datacom, and laboratory photonics networks.
  • EDFA and fiber amplifier modules where polarization stability is required for consistent amplifier performance.
  • External optical modulators, including LiNbO3 modulators, phase modulators, intensity modulators, and electro-optic modulation systems.
  • Integrated optics and photonic integrated circuits for precise fiber-to-chip coupling in polarization-sensitive optical assemblies.
  • Interferometric fiber optic sensors, including Mach-Zehnder, Michelson, Sagnac, and Fabry-Perot interferometer configurations.
  • Fiber optic gyroscopes and inertial navigation systems requiring stable polarization alignment and low insertion loss.
  • Quantum optics and quantum communication systems for polarization-controlled photon delivery, entanglement experiments, and quantum key distribution setups.
  • Laser diode pigtailing and laser source coupling for maintaining polarization from visible wavelengths through 2 µm spectral bands.
  • Polarization-sensitive test and measurement equipment, including optical benches, fiber characterization systems, and PM fiber component testing.
  • Optical switching systems where polarization maintaining patch cords help preserve signal quality through switching paths.
  • Fiber lasers and ultrafast laser systems requiring stable polarization delivery between seed lasers, amplifiers, isolators, and output modules.
  • Mode-locked laser systems and femtosecond laser setups where polarization stability supports repeatable pulse generation and delivery.
  • Biomedical imaging systems, including OCT, spectroscopy, fluorescence imaging, and polarization-sensitive optical diagnostics.
  • Optical coherence tomography systems, especially polarization-sensitive OCT and swept-source OCT platforms.
  • LiDAR and sensing systems using polarization-controlled laser delivery for precision measurement and environmental sensing.
  • Microwave photonics systems requiring stable polarization for optical modulation, RF-over-fiber links, and photonic signal processing.
  • Optical frequency comb systems and precision metrology setups requiring repeatable polarization state management.
  • Fiber coupled acousto-optic and electro-optic devices where PM fiber patch cords improve polarization-dependent device performance.
  • Polarization beam combiner and splitter connections for PM fiber assemblies, polarization multiplexing, and demultiplexing applications.
  • Laboratory research and university photonics experiments involving polarization maintaining fiber, interferometry, lasers, and nonlinear optics.
  • Nonlinear fiber optics experiments, including supercontinuum generation, frequency conversion, and polarization-dependent nonlinear studies.
  • Visible and near-infrared laser delivery for 375 nm, 405 nm, 460 nm, 630 nm, 780 nm, 980 nm, 1064 nm, 1300 nm, 1550 nm, and 2000 nm wavelength systems.
  • Telecommunication component integration for PM isolators, PM circulators, PM couplers, PM WDMs, and polarization-maintaining passive components.
  • Semiconductor optical amplifier systems and polarization-sensitive gain modules.
  • Spectroscopy systems requiring polarization-preserving fiber connections for stable and repeatable optical measurements.
  • Aerospace and defense photonics, including precision navigation, fiber sensors, coherent detection, and ruggedized optical modules.
  • Industrial laser and sensing equipment where reliable polarization alignment, low insertion loss, and high return loss are required.
  • OEM optical module manufacturing for custom PM fiber assemblies with FC, SC, LC, ST, MU, MPO, MTP, UPC, or APC connector options.

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 PM fiber optic patch cord used for?
A polarization maintaining fiber optic patch cord is used to transmit light while preserving its linear polarization state. It is commonly used in coherent optical communications, EDFAs, fiber optic switching, integrated optics, external modulators, interferometric sensors, high-speed transmission devices, and other systems where polarization stability is critical.
What wavelengths are supported by this PM panda fiber patch cord?
This PM patch cord is available for 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 selected version, the operating wavelength range spans from 350–460 nm up to 1850–2200 nm.
What insertion loss and extinction ratio does the PM patch cable provide?
Insertion loss depends on the wavelength version. Typical insertion loss ranges from 1.2 dB for visible wavelengths down to 0.3 dB for 1300 nm, 1550 nm, and 2000 nm versions. The extinction ratio is wavelength dependent, with minimum values from 15 dB to 23 dB and typical values up to 25 dB, supporting stable polarization-maintaining performance.
Which connector types and polish options are available for the polarization maintaining patch cord?
The PM patch cord can be supplied with common fiber connectors such as FC, SC, and LC, with other connector types such as ST, MU, MPO, or MTP available on request. Connector end-face polish options include PC/UPC and APC. Typical return loss is 50 dB for UPC and 60 dB for APC versions.
Can the PM fiber axis be aligned to the connector key?
Yes. By default, the slow axis of the PM panda fiber is aligned to the connector key. Fast-axis alignment can also be requested. For FC connectors, both narrow key versions, approximately 1.97–2.02 mm, and wide key versions, approximately 2.09–2.14 mm, are available.
What cable jacket and fiber construction options are available?
The polarization maintaining patch cord can be supplied as 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 sources.
What are the power rating and operating temperature limits for this PM fiber patch cord?
The maximum optical power rating is 300 mW. The operating temperature range is 0°C to +70°C, and the storage temperature range is -40°C to +85°C, making it suitable for laboratory, OEM photonics, and telecom-style polarization-sensitive optical systems.

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