Vacuum-Compatible Fiber Optic Patchcords
Ultra-High Vacuum Compatible Fiber Optic Patchcords and Pigtails with FC Connectors
The materials used and the manufacturing process are compatible with UHV environment
Basic Information
Contact
For any technical questions or inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sales Department
Tel.: +420 493 765 111
sales@sqs-fiber.cz
The production of vacuum patchcords is carried out according to UHV compatible processes using special adhesives approved for UHV. All materials used are UHV compatible with low outgassing. Our patchcords can be connected in a UHV adapter or can be connected to an optical feedthrough with an adapter interface.
Advantages
- FC/PC or FC/APC connector interface
- UHV compatible patchcords and adapters
- Exact optical length on request
- Available with SM, MM or PM fiber
Applications
- Vacuum applications
- Industrial applications
Technical Specifications
Vacuum patchcord specifications
| SM fiber | MM fiber | PM thread | |
| SQS connectors | FC/PC (N or R type) , FC/APC (N or R type) | ||
| Connector material | Stainless steel 304L (1.4307) | ||
| Ferrule material | Ceramics | ||
| Operating wavelength [nm] | 400 to 2000 | ||
| Fiber geometry, primary protection [um] |
9/125/155 (G.652D), polyimide | 50/125/155 (OM2), polyimide |
By fiber type |
| Insertion loss, max. [dB] | 0.3 (1310/1550nm) | 0.3 (1300/850nm) | 0.4 (1550nm) |
| Back reflection (PC) [dB] (min/typ) | > 50 / > 55 dB (1310 nm) |
> 25 dB / > 40 dB (850/1300nm) | > 50 / > 55 dB (1310 nm) |
| Back reflection (APC) [dB](min/typ) | > 60 / > 68 dB (1310 nm) |
ON | > 60 / > 68 dB (1310 nm) |
| Extinction ratio [dB] | ON | ON | 20, 25, 30 |
| Real axis rotation error [°] | +/- 2.5 or +/- 1.5 | ||
| Repeatability - 500 connections | +/- 0.2 | +/- 0.1 | +/- 0.2 |
| Operating temperature [°C] | -40 to +85* | -40 to +85* | -20 to +70 |
*) Patchcord for temperatures up to 180°C on request
Connection adapter specifications
| Adapter for connecting connectors | FC/PC or FC/APC |
| Connector key groove width | N type (2.15 - 2.2 mm) or R type (2.05 - 2.1 mm) |
| Body material | Stainless steel 304L (1.4307) |
| Guide tube material | Ceramics |
| Flange type | Full flange |
| Laser marking | On request |
Contact
For any technical questions or inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sales Department
Tel.: +420 493 765 111
sales@sqs-fiber.cz
