Polarization Maintaining Fiber Patchcords and Connectors

Name: Polarization Maintaining Fiber Patchcords and Connectors
Brand: OZ Optics
Availability: InStock

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.

Specifications

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

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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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OZ Optics

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since 2015

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are PM patchcords and connectors aligned?

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.

What are the features of PM patchcords and connectors?

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.

Can OZ Optics manufacture dual fiber ferrule assemblies with high precision?

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.

What are Polarization Maintaining (PM) patchcords and connectors used for?

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.

What applications are PM patchcords and connectors suitable for?

PM patchcords and connectors are suitable for high-speed (10Gbs/40Gbs) telecommunications, interferometric sensors, integrated optics, fiber amplifiers, and coherent telecommunications.