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Fiber Adapters

Fiber Optic Feedthroughs
Xiamen Innovacera Advanced Materials Co., Ltd (INNOVACERA)
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Innovacera’s Ceramic-to-Metal Feedthrough Assemblies are precision-engineered components designed for demanding environments requiring hermetic seals, electrical insulation, and mechanical stability. These assemblies utilize advanced brazing techniques to bond ceramics (alumina, sapphire, or glass) to metal components, forming ...

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Configuration Options: Single-pin, Multi-pin, Coaxial, Custom
Operating Temperature: -196 to +250 °C
Pressure Rating: Up to 10⁻⁹ Torr (vacuum) / Up to 300 psi (pressure)
Dielectric Strength: ≥10 kV/mm
Leak Rate: ≤1×10⁻¹⁰ Pa·m³/s
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Universal Connectors and Hybrid Patchcords
OZ Optics
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The Universal Connectors and Hybrid Patchcords are designed to allow the mating of patchcords with different connector types, enabling the connection of components and equipment from different suppliers. These connectors come in various styles, including butt joint style, universal ferrule adaptor design, and lens style. They offer ...

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Connector Types Supported: FC to SC, FC to ST, ST to SC, ST to SMA905, ST to SMA906
Connector Styles: Butt Joint Style, Universal Ferrule Adaptor Design, Lens Style
Butt Joint Style Connectors: Female FC receptacle to 1.25mm universal adaptor and others
Hybrid Patchcords: Male connector input and female receptacle output
Lens Style Universal Connectors: Input receptacle, collimating lens, focusing lens, and output receptacle
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Bulkhead Receptacles Sleevethru Adapters and Universal Sleevethru Adapters
OZ Optics
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The OZ Optics Bulkhead Receptacles, Sleevethru Adapters, and Universal Sleevethru Adapters offer precise aligned connections for a wide range of industry-standard connectors such as FC/PC, FC/APC, SMA, LC/PC, SC/PC, and ST/PC. These high-quality components ensure low insertion loss and are available in various designs and configurations.

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Connector Diameter: 20 mm
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Multi-Channel Optical Power Monitor with USB Interface
Pure Photonics
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The **In-line Power Monitor Array** is a sophisticated solution designed for precise optical power monitoring across multiple channels. This advanced product is engineered to detect output power over a broad 60dB optical power range, ensuring high accuracy and reliability in various optical applications. Developed from the renowned ...

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Power Range (input) High Sensitivity: -50 - +15 dBm
Power Range (input) High Power: -40 - +25 dBm
Insertion Loss No VOA High Sensitivity: < 0.4 dB
Insertion Loss VOA High Sensitivity: < 1.2 dB
Insertion Loss No VOA High Power: < 0.2 dB
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Fiber Optic Adapters: Seamless Connectivity for Fiber Optic Networks

Fiber optic adapters—also known as mating sleeves or couplers—are essential passive components used to align and join two fiber optic connectors with precision. These small but critical devices are the backbone of fiber optic infrastructure, ensuring stable signal transmission with minimal insertion loss. Whether you're building a telecom network, lab test setup, or data center, FindLight offers a wide selection of high-quality fiber adapters to meet your connectivity needs.

What Are Fiber Optic Adapters?

Fiber adapters serve as connection interfaces between two fiber optic connectors of the same or different types. They are designed to hold the connector ferrules in perfect alignment, enabling efficient light transfer from one fiber to another. Available in simplex, duplex, and quad formats, these adapters support various connector types such as FC, SC, LC, ST, MU, and hybrid combinations (e.g., FC to SC, LC to ST).

Constructed from durable materials like zirconia ceramic, phosphor bronze, and high-grade polymers, fiber adapters ensure long-term mechanical and optical performance, even under repeated mating cycles.

Key Features and Benefits

  1. High Precision Alignment: Maintains tight tolerance between connector cores to ensure low insertion and return loss.

  2. Versatile Connector Support: Available for a wide range of connector types and form factors, including hybrid adapters.

  3. Durable Construction: Built with rugged materials suitable for both field and laboratory use.

  4. Color-Coded Housings: Simplifies identification of connector types and modes (e.g., blue for single-mode, beige for multimode).

  5. Low-Cost, High-Impact: An affordable way to ensure reliable fiber connectivity and network flexibility.

Common Applications

Fiber adapters are used in virtually every fiber optic system, including:

  • Telecommunication networks

  • CATV and broadband installations

  • Data centers and server rooms

  • Fiber test and measurement equipment

  • Fiber optic sensing systems

  • Military and aerospace communications

In lab environments, they facilitate quick reconfiguration of optical paths, while in the field, they provide easy interconnection between patch cables.

How to Choose the Right Fiber Adapter

When selecting a fiber adapter, consider the following:

  • Connector Compatibility: Ensure the adapter matches the connector types you are using (e.g., SC to LC, FC to FC).

  • Mode Type: Choose adapters designed for single-mode or multi-mode fibers, depending on your application.

  • Alignment Sleeve Material: Zirconia sleeves offer higher precision for single-mode fibers, while phosphor bronze is cost-effective for multimode.

  • Format: Choose from simplex, duplex, or quad designs based on the number of fiber channels.

On FindLight, you can filter by connector type, fiber mode, and format to quickly find the right adapter for your setup.

Shop Fiber Optic Adapters on FindLight

FindLight features a curated selection of fiber optic adapters from leading manufacturers and distributors. Whether you're looking for SC to LC hybrid adapters, rugged outdoor couplers, or high-precision lab-grade components, you’ll find what you need right here.

Did You know?

Fiber adapters (also known as mating sleeves or couplers) are essential components in any fiber optic network, enabling secure, low-loss connections between two fiber connectors. Despite their small size, they play a big role in maintaining signal integrity by ensuring precise core alignment. Available in single-mode and multimode versions, fiber adapters come in a variety of connector types, such as LC, SC, ST, FC, and hybrid formats for cross-connector compatibility. Many also include built-in alignment sleeves made from ceramic, phosphor bronze, or polymer for different performance levels. Whether you're extending cable runs, connecting patch panels, or testing components in the lab, the right adapter ensures minimal insertion loss and stable long-term performance. Some versions even include shutters or dust caps for added protection. As networks grow increasingly complex, these tiny couplers help keep your infrastructure modular, scalable, and easy to maintain. If flexibility and reliable connectivity are priorities in your fiber setup, quality adapters are a must-have link in the optical chain.
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