Polarization Maintaining Fiber Patchcords and Connectors
Description
The Polarization Maintaining (PM) patchcords and connectors are designed for high-precision optical connections. They ensure the maintenance of polarization axis orientation and offer excellent repeatability, low insertion losses, and high extinction ratios.
The patchcords are available in 3mm and 0.9mm jacketed versions.
Polarization Maintaining Fiber Patchcords and Connectors
Specifications |
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| Design Wavelengths: | 1550nm | 1300nm | 980nm | 850nm | 633nm | 488nm |
| Wavelength Range (1550nm): | 1460-1625 nm |
| Termination: | FC/PC, SC, ST, LC, or MU, E2000 |
| Cutoff Wavelength (1550nm): | <1450 nm |
| Fiber Type: | PANDA structure standard; other types available on request |
| Fiber Core/Cladding Size (1550nm): | 8/125 μm |
| Maximum Insertion Loss (1550nm): | 0.4 dB |
| Typical Insertion Loss (1550nm): | <0.2 dB |
| Backreflection: | -14dB (Typical flat finish), -40dB (Super PC finish), -50dB (Ultra PC finish), -60dB (APC and AFC finishes) |
| Minimum Extinction Ratios (1550nm): | 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 dB |
| Polarization Angle Tolerance: | ±3 degrees (standard grade), ±1.5 degrees (high grade) |
| Operating Temperature Range: | -20 to +70 °C |
| Storage Temperature Range: | -40 to +85 °C |
| Length Tolerance: | ±0.1m or 10% of length, whichever is larger (Tighter tolerances possible on request) |
| Specs For Other Wavelengths: | See in the downloadable data sheet |
Features
- High extinction ratios of 20dB up to 40dB
- Low insertion losses, typically <0.2dB
- Excellent repeatability
- Custom angles available
- FC/PC, SC, ST, LC, or MU, E2000 terminations available
- Custom ferrule terminations available
- FC/PC terminations offered with rotatable polarization axis or prealigned fixed
- Compatible with industry standard connectors
- Designed to meet Telcordia specifications
Applications
- High-speed (10Gbs/40Gbs) Telecommunications
- Interferometric Sensors
- Integrated Optics
- Fiber Amplifiers
- Coherent Telecommunications
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Canada
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since 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
The polarization axis of a fiber is aligned with the connector key by rotating either the connector frame or the fiber itself until the polarization axis is in line with the keyway of the connector. Once the fiber is correctly aligned, the alignment can be fixed with a drop of glue or epoxy. OZ Optics minimizes backlash and rotational errors in the PM axis alignment by using specially designed PM ferrules and connector housings.
PM patchcords and connectors have high extinction ratios of 20dB up to 40dB, low insertion losses typically <0.2dB, excellent repeatability, custom angles available, FC/PC, SC, ST, LC, or MU, E2000 terminations available, custom ferrule terminations available, FC/PC terminations offered with rotatable polarization axis or prealigned fixed, and are compatible with industry standard connectors.
Yes, OZ Optics has the capacity to manufacture dual fiber ferrule assemblies with high precision. The polarization axis of each fiber can be independently aligned, with the slow axes of the fibers aligned either parallel or perpendicular to each other. The end face of the ferrule can be flat or angle polished, to any desired orientation. Customers can contact OZ Optics for details.
PM patchcords and connectors are designed for high-precision optical connections, ensuring the maintenance of polarization axis orientation and offering excellent repeatability, low insertion losses, and high extinction ratios. They are commonly used in high-speed telecommunications, interferometric sensors, integrated optics, fiber amplifiers, and coherent telecommunications.
PM patchcords and connectors are suitable for high-speed (10Gbs/40Gbs) telecommunications, interferometric sensors, integrated optics, fiber amplifiers, and coherent telecommunications.