FIBER OPTIC TECHNOLOGY
CALIBRATION LABORATORY
PM Patchcord
Description:
The polarization-maintaining (PM) singlemode optical patchcords for use in a number of applications,
including interferometric sensors, polarization sensitive components, and high data rate communications
systems. The FC connectors are offered with UPC and APC polishing method.
Features:
•
•
•
Polarization-Maintaining fiber types:*
Fujikura 850, 1310, or 1550 nm
Available both UPC and APC polishing:
Alignment options:
Slow axis (Y-axis)
Fast axis (X-axis)
Specified by customer
Free
Dust cover
*) Other fiber types on demand
•
Specifications:
Insertion loss (IL)
Return loss (RL)
Extinction ratio
Strain relief
Operating temperature
Durability
Assembly procedure
Connection
Lock mechanism
Material
Coupling Nut
Plug Body
Ferrule Material
Boot and Dust Cover
typ. 0.40 dB (depending on fiber type)
UPC > 50 dB, APC > 60 dB
typ. 25 dB
200 N
-40°C to +80°C, conditioned by type of cable
min 1000 cycles
glue and polish
physical contact
coupling nut
stainless steel
stainless steel, thermoplastic
full ceramic zirconia (the other type on demand)
thermoplastic rubber (flame retardant)
Applications:
FOG (Fiber Optic Gyroscope)
LDV (Laser Doppler Velocimetr)
Measurement sensors
Testing and instrument systems
Coherent transmission i.e. next generation of telecommunication
PMD compensators
are registered trademarks of Methode Electronics, Inc. and Optokon Co., Ltd.
and
Other names and trademarks mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Optokon Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Methode Electronics, Inc.
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FIBER OPTIC TECHNOLOGY
CALIBRATION LABORATORY
Polarization:
F
X Axis (Fast Axis)
Y Axis (Slow Axis)
O
-
+
The stress applying
The stress applying
members are free to the members are horizontal
key.
to the key (0 ± 3°).
The stress applying
members are vertical to
the key (0 ± 3°).
The stress applying
members are at the
specific angle to the key.
Ordering code:
PM XX - AAA - X - XX XX -
XX - Wavelength
13 1310 nm
15 1550 nm
AAA
Connector
Type
UPC
NPC
USC *
NSC *
XXX - length [m]
Connector
Description
FC/UPC
FC/APC
SC/UPC
SC/APC
X - type (pigtail or jumper)
J
jumper
P
pigtail
XX - diameter of cable, fibre
fibre
φ
0.9 mm
09
cable
φ
2.8 mm
28
XX - type of fibre
PA - Polarization maintenance
(PANDA type)
X
-
XXX
Axis:
F - free
X - X axis
Y - Y axis
O -±°
Note:
*) SC connectors – X, Y, and F version only
Example:
Hybrid patchcord (different alignment at each side):
PM 15– UPC-X / UPC-Y – 28 PA – J - 002
Samples:
PM15-UPC-X/UPC-Y-28 PA-J-002
PM15-UPC-X/UPC-Y-09 PA-J-002
Methode Electronics, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
7401 West Wilson Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60706-4548, USA
TOLL FREE +1 877 316 7700
www.methode.com
info@methode.com
Optokon Co., Ltd.
Antonínův Důl 250,
58602 Jihlava, CZECH REPUBLIC
tel. +420 567 211 196
fax +420 567 211 198, +420 567 311 292
www.optokon.com
info@optokon.cz
Methode Electronics Ireland Ltd.
Tel: +11 353 61 33 00 13
E-mail: info@methode.ie
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