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Looking for Singlemode patchcords or jumper leads?
Looking for adaptors or mating sleeves?
If you have questions send us an email or check our FAQ, below.
Ordering Information
PMP-SS-V-X-Y-ZZ
SS: Wavelength 15- 1550 nm, 13 - 1310 nm, 64 - 1064 nm, 98 - 980 nm, S - Specify
V: Key Width (For FC connector ) R - 2.02 mm, N - 2.14 mm
X : Cable type B - 250um bare fiber, L-  0.9mm buffer, C - 3mm Cable
Y : Fiber length 5- 0.5m, 7 -0.75 m, 1- 1m,  S - Specify
ZZ: Connector for end1 and end2 1 - FC/UPC, 2 - FC/APC, 0 - No connector, S - Specify
 
Ordering Examples
Part Number Description
PMP-15-R-C-1-11 PM patch cord, 1550nm, 2.02mm connector key (R key), 3mm jacket, 1m fiber length,
panda fiber, FC/UPC connector both ends, slow axis align to connector key
PMP-15-R-C-2-22 Polarization maintaining patchcord, 1550nm, 2.02mm connector key (R key), 3mm
jacket, 2m fibre length, panda fiber, FC/APC connector both ends,  slow axis align to
connector key
PMP-64-R-3-2-20 PM patchcord, 1064nm, 2.02mm key width (R type), 3mm cable, 2m fiber length, 980nm
panda fiber, FC/APC connector end 1 and no connector end2, slow axis of fiber align
to connector key
Frequently Asked Questions - for PM patchcords

Q1. I am looking for a 50m long PM fiber cable, bundled with three fibers and with FC/APC connectors.
Q2. I am looking for a 1550nm PM patchcord, 3m long, FC/APC connector end 1, slow axis aligned to connector key and
       FC/UPC end 2, fast axis aligned to connector key.
Q3. I am looking for mating adaptors or through adaptors to inter-connect two patchcords with tight tolerance.
Q4. The web specs show that the minimum ER is 23dB. Can you supply patchcords with higher ER value?
Q5. Can you supply PM patchcords without locking the key to slow or fast axis of the fiber, needed for lab experiments?
Q6. I want to emulate a few fixed values of PMD (DGD) for our lab testing. Say approx. 5, 10, and 15ps DGD.
       Can you supply 1550nm PM patchords with calibrated DGD?
Q7. Do you have panda fibre that is 900um coated, or in a cord? Something more robust than bare fibre would be preferred.




Q1. I am looking for a 50m long PM fiber cable, bundled with three fibers and with FC/APC connectors.

A. Yes, we can bundle Polarization Maintaining fibers into one cable, for lengths of up to 50m. SMF28e fiber and PM   fiber  can also be bundled into one cable. Please refer to the below diagrams for the structure of the cables.
































Q2. I am looking for a 1550nm PM fiber jumper lead, 3m long, FC/APC connector end 1, slow axis aligned to      
      connector key and FC/UPC end 2, fast axis aligned to connector key.

A.  Yes, we can make cables according to your specific requirements.
      Please specify on your order form the part number: PMP-15-R-C-3-21-SF


Q3. I am looking for mating adaptors or through adaptors to inter-connect two patchcords with tight tolerance.
A.   We stock several FC adaptors or sleeve-through adaptors suitable for FC/UPC and FC/APC patch cords/jumper leads.
      Adaptors come in wide key and narrow key. Please refer to our PM adaptor list, below.


Q4. The web specs show that the minimum ER is 23dB. Can you supply patch cords with higher ER value?
A.   Yes, we can supply patch cords/jumper leads with the ER over 25dB, The price will be 20% higher for these.


Q5. Can you supply PM patchcords without locking the key to slow or fast axis of the fiber, useful for lab
       experiments?

A.   Yes, we can supply connectors with a tuneable ferrule (360 degrees) with the key unlocked.
       Please specify your requirement when ordering.


Q6. I want to emulate a few fixed values of PMD (DGD) for our lab testing.
      Say approx. 5, 10, and 15ps DGD. Can you supply 1550nm PM patchords with calibrated DGD?

A. Yes, we can supply these types of patchcords, what we have is PM panda fiber, which is used for 1550nm PM
      Patchcords with DGD 1.3ps/m. so the patchcord lengths will be 3.8m, 7.7m, 11.5m with +/-5cm length tolerance.
      Ordering sample:
      PMP-15-LT-7.7-22
      PM patchcord, 1550nm, 900um tight buffered panda fiber, 7.7m +/-5cm length,
      FC/APC connector both ends, slow axis align to connector key


Q7. Do you have panda fibre that is 900um coated, or in a cord? Something more robust than bare fibre would be
       preferred.

A.   We use 900um tubing to make patchcord lengths up to 5 metrs(250/900um). For longer lengths, 900um tight buffered  panda
       fiber has to be used. Generally, the price is higher for 900um tight buffered fiber.











Polarization Maintaining PM Patch Cord 980,1060,1310,1550nm

Polarization maintaining (PM) patch cord /jumper leads are built with polarization maintaining panda fiber and connectorise using FC/UPC, FC/APC, SC/UPC, SC/APC and LC connectors. FC connectors can be supplied with wide key (2.14mm, N type) or narrow key (2.02mm, R key) width. Patchcords can be supplied in 250um bare fiber, 900um buffered fiber or 3mm cable. PMP features low insertion loss, high extinction ratio and high return loss. Slow or fast axis can be aligned to connector key.

Polarization Maintaining PM Patch Cord 980,1060,1310,1550 nm
Specifications
Parameters Values
Connector Type FC/UPC, SC/UPC FC/APC, SC/APC 
Wavelength 980 or 1064 or 1310 or 1550nm
Insertion Loss ³0.4dB 
Optical Return Loss 50dB 60dB
Axis alignment slow axis of fibre aligned to connector key
Extinction ratio ³ 23dB
Max. Optical Power 300mw
Connector key for FC type Narrow key(2.02mm) or wide key(2.10~2.14mm)
Fiber Length Tolerance +/-5cm
Fiber type PM panda fiber
Operation Temperature -5 to +70°C
Storage Temperature -40 to +85°C
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adaptors

ADA-PM-22-R-S

PM FC through adaptor, 2.03mm key way (R type), square flange, zirconia sleeves for PM patchcords
 

ADA-PM-22-R-D

PM FC through adaptor, 2.03mm key way (R type), round D type panel mount, zirconia sleeves for PM patchcords
 

ADA-PM-22-N-S

PM FC through adaptor, 2.10~1.14mm key way (N type), square flange, zirconia sleeves for PM patchcords