Fiber Connectors

FC/PC, FC/APC – 2 mm Type R (Narrow Key), 2.2 mm Type N (Wide Key); Ferrule Outer Diameter 2.5 mm; Bore Tolerance 0/+1 µm; Crimp 1.6, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0 mm  FC fiber optic cable connectors are popular connector types for single mode fibers, although they can also be used for multi mode applications. These screw-in type fiber optic cable connectors use a threaded plug and socket for strong contact and high stability.   Within FC connectors, the fiber is inserted in a spring-loaded, floating ferrule with 2.5 mm diameter, providing good mechanical isolation of the contact and allowing the use in environments with high vibration. FC connectors are equipped with a mechanical key (available in two sizes – narrow key 2 mm type R / wide key 2.2 mm type N) to prevent fiber rotation when the plug is screwed into the receptacle.  Optoplast’s FC/PC and FC/APC crimp type connector kits are suitable for application with single mode and multi mode optical fibers. Crimp is available for 1.6, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 mm fiber optic cable, while FC/PC and FC/APC connectors for Ø 900 μm buffer don’t provide a crimp option.  Optoplast FC connector kits are supplied as standard in three configurations – multi mode (black boot), single mode PC (black boot) and single mode APC (green boot for 2 mm cables only). Standard key width for both FC/PC and FC/APC connector kits is narrow key 2 mm type R, with a key width of 1.97 mm (min) to 2.02 mm (max). On request, the FC/PC connector kits are also available with wide key 2.2 mm type N (2.09 to 2,14 mm).  All these FC connector kits can be ordered either as multi-piece or pre-assembled one-piece versions. A 3 mm, 90° boot (black) is available as accessory, suitable for 1.6 to 3 mm fiber optic cable. Other boot colours are available on request. Further accessories include a dust cap with latch for dust protection.  Each separate component of the FC crimp type connector kits is packed as standard in transparent plastic bags of 500 pieces. The ferrules are packed in blisters of 100 pieces each. All components of the connector are RoHS and REACH compliant.  Key Features:  - FC Type Connector for Single Mode and Multi Mode Fibers  - Mating Durability >500 Connections  - Cable Retention 100 N, 120 s  - 900 μm Buffer Retention 5 N, 60 s  - Vibration 10 to 55 Hz, 1 octave/min: 3 axis of 15 cycles, 0.5 h/axis, amplitude 0.75 mm  - Repeated Bending Cable 100 cycles -90°/0°/+90°/0° 5 N Load   - Repeated Bending 900 μm Buffer 100 cycles -90°/0°/+90°/0° 0.2 N Load   - Cable Torsion 1.5 to 2.5 kg for 2 to 3 mm cable diameter  - Drop 1.5 m, 5 times  - Static Side Load 1 N, 1 h  - Static Side Load 900 μm Buffer 0.2 N, 5 min  - Temperature -25 (96 h) to +70 °C (96 h), 12 cycles  Applications: Fiber Coupling of Lasers, Test and Measurement, Life Science, Laboratory 

Interchangeable Fixtures for Connectors, Waveguides, Fiber Bundles; Film Size 4 Inch Diameter; Capacity up to 4 Connectors; Connector Apex Offset <50 µm; Connector Radius of Curvature 5-25 mm; Connector Protrusion/Undercut: 0--50 nm KrellTech’s SpecPro™ connector polisher is designed to yield single mode (SM) performance for R&D and medical applications, low-volume cable assembly production and field environments. Up to four components can be simultaneously polished, including industry standard connectors, multifiber ferrules, MIL-spec termini, optical bundles, endoscopes and bare fibers. An integrated air-polish routine is available, and SpecPro™ is also ideal for repairing and retro-polishing damaged connectors. SpecPro™ incorporates KrellTech’s unique independent suspension feature for more uniform and consistent polishing at each connector position. Krell’s SpecVision™ video inspection system can also interface with SpecPro™ for in-line viewing of fiber finishes. In addition to its compact and portable packaging, SpecPro™ features both AC and battery operation. Key Features: Polishes All Connectors and MIL-Spec Termini to Telcordia Compliance Processes up to 4 Connectors Bare Fiber Polishing Independently Suspended and Optically Aligned Workholders In-line Video Inspection Portable, With AC or Battery Operation Polishing Motion: Random Orbital Polishing Timer: User-adjustable, Digital Cycle Timing Film Size: 4 Inch Diameter Connector Support: Most Industry Standard Connectors/Ferrules/Mil-termini Including UPC/APC Versions, Waveguides, Fiber Bundles, etc. Connector Apex Offset:<50 µm Radius of Curvature: 10 to 25 mm (2.5 mm Ferrules), 7 to 20 mm (1.25 mm Ferrules) 5 to 12 mm (APC Ferrules) Undercut/Protrusion: 0 to -50 nm Bare Fibers Fiber Diameters:80 μm to >1.5 mm Using Adapters Video Inspection: Workholders Can Interface With the SpecVision™ For In-line Viewing Fiber Finishes Equipment Footprint & Weight: 178 x 114 mm, 20.4 kg Applications: Research and Development; Medical; Low-volume Cable Assembly Production; Field Environments

Proof test: 100 kpsi. Bend insensitive, high index single mode specialty optical fibers. Key optical specifications Operating Wavelength (nm)  > 780 Cutoff Wavelength (nm)  720 ± 50 Maximum Attenuation (dB/km)  4.3 @ 780 nm    3.0 @ 850 nm  Mode-field Diameter (µm)  4.6 ± 0.5 @ 780 nm    5.0 ± 0.5 @ 850 nm             Key geometric, mechanical and environmental specifications Cladding Outside Diameter (µm)  125 ± 0.5 Coating Outside Diameter (µm)  245 ± 10 Core-to-Cladding Offset (µm)  ≤ 0.3 Standard Lengths  500 m, 1 km, 2 km, 5 km, 10 km Proof Test (kpsi)  100 Operating Temperature (°C)  -60 to 85           Performance characterizations* Nominal Delta (%)  0.45 Numerical Aperture  0.14 Refractive Index Value-Core  1.463 @ 651 nm Bendloss (20 mm O.D.; 850 nm) (dB/turn)  < 0.05  Dispersion (ps/nm/km)  -132 @ 780 nm    -99 @ 850 nm Core Diameter (µm)  4.0             * Values in this table are nominal or calculated values