01_SM Patch Cables_1004-1009.qxd.P:1004-1009 7/25/11 2:12 PM Page 1004 Fiber Thorlabs’ Bare Fiber on a Spool Thorlabs has extensive bare fiber, patch cable, and fiber optic component manufacturing capabilities. Using our fiber draw towers, we produce a range of fibers, which are a part of Thorlabs’ industry-leading selection of bare fiber that is kept in stock. Our broad selection of fiber coupled with our efficient patch cable manufacturing process allows us to provide same-day service on most custom patch cables. In addition to bare fiber and patch cables, we manufacture fiber components including optical isolators, couplers, and over 150 collimators. We welcome the opportunity to create customized fiber optic solutions for customers through our broad manufacturing capabilities. One of Thorlabs’ Fiber Draw Towers • Fiber Draw Towers for Bare Fiber Manufacturing • Same-Day Turnaround on Most Custom Patch Cables • Passive Fiber Components • Largest Selection of Stocked Fibers in Industry Inspecting a Fiber After Polishing Spooling Fiber 1004 www.thorlabs.com Connectorizing a Patch Cable Prior to Polishing

Selection Guide Fiber Patch Cables Selection Guide Single Mode Patch Cables Polarization-Maintaining Patch Cables Multimode Patch Cables Fiber Bundles

Fiber Patch Bare Fiber Single Mode Patch Cables: FC/PC to FC/PC FC/PC Connectors with 2 mm Narrow Keys on Both Ends Options for Transmission from 305 to 2100 nm Insertion Loss: 0.3 dB (Typical) Return Loss: 50 dB (Typical) 03 mm Yellow Furcation Tubing Length Tolerance Custom Cables Available with Same-Day Turnaround These are our stock single mode fiber patch cables with FC connectors and PC polishes on both ends. Each cable is manufactured at our facility on state-of-the-art equipment. We individually test each cable to ensure low back reflection (high return loss) at fiber-to-fiber junctions....

Single Mode Patch Cables: FC/APC to FC/APC ■ FC/APC Connectors with 2 mm Narrow Keys on Both Ends ■ Options for Transmission from 305 to 2100 nm ■ 03 mm Yellow Furcation Tubing ■ Custom Cables Available with Same-Day Turnaround Fiber Patch Bare Fiber These are our stock single mode fiber patch cables with FC connectors and APC polishes on both ends. Each cable is manufactured at our facility on state-of-the-art equipment. We individually test each cable to ensure low back reflection (high return loss) at fiber-to-fiber junctions. All of the cables on this page feature 03 mm furcation tubing,...

Fiber Patch Bare Fiber Single Mode Patch Cables: FC/PC to FC/APC ■ Options for Transmission from ■ 03 mm Yellow Furcation Tubing Return Loss Custom Cables Available with Same-Day Turnaround These are our stock single mode fiber patch cables with an FC/PC connector on one end and an FC/APC connector on the other end. Each cable is manufactured at our facility on state-of- the-art equipment. We individually test each cable to ensure low back reflection (high return loss) at fiber-to-fiber junctions. All of the cables feature 03 mm furcation tubing with Kevlar threads within the tubing to protect...

Single Mode Patch Cables: AR Coated ■ Ideal for Fiber to Free-Space Applications ■ One AR-Coated FC/PC Connector Maximizes Return Loss ■ One FC/PC or FC/APC Uncoated Connector ■ Connectors Feature 2 mm Narrow Keys ■ 03 mm Yellow Furcation Tubing ■ Return Loss (Fiber-to-Fiber Uncoated Connector) These are our stock AR-coated fiber patch cables with an AR coated FC/PC connector on one end and either an uncoated FC/PC or FC/APC connector on the other end. The FC/PC connector with the black boot is AR coated for either 1310 nm or 1550 nm, making these cables ideal for fiber to free-space applications....

Fiber Patch Bare Fiber Polarization-Maintaining Patch Cables: FC/PC to FC/PC FC/PC Connectors with 2 mm Narrow Keys on Both Ends ■ Options for Transmission from 460 to 1625 nm ■ Panda Style Fibers with Connector Key Aligned to Slow Axis ■ 03 mm Blue Furcation Tubing ■ Polarization Axis to Key Tolerance: ±3° These are our stock polarization-maintaining (PM) fiber patch cables with FC connectors and PC polishes on both ends. Each cable is manufactured at our facility on state-of-the-art equipment and is individually tested to ensure its polarization extinction ratio and low back reflection (high...

Polarization-Maintaining Patch Cables: FC/APC to FC/APC ■ FC/APC Connectors with 2 mm Narrow Keys on Both Ends ■ Options for Transmission from 460 to 1625 nm ■ Panda Style Fibers with Connector Key Aligned to Slow Axis ■ 03 mm Blue Furcation Tubing ■ Polarization Axis to Key Tolerance: ±3° These are our stock polarization-maintaining (PM) fiber patch cables with FC connectors and APC polishes on both ends. Each cable is manufactured at our facility on state-of-the-art equipment and is individually tested to ensure its polarization extinction ratio and low back reflection (high return loss) at...

Fiber Patch Bare Fiber Polarization-Maintaining Patch Cables: FC/PC to FC/APC FC/PC to FC/APC PM Patch Cable ■ FC/PC to FC/APC Cables with 2 mm Narrow Key Connectors ■ Options for Transmission from 460 to 1620 nm ■ Panda Style Fibers with Connector Key Aligned to Slow Axis ■ 03 mm Blue Furcation Tubing ■ Polarization Axis to Key Tolerance: ±3° Return Loss Panda PM Fiber Cross Section These are our stock polarization-maintaining (PM) fiber patch cables with an FC/PC connector on one end and an FC/APC connector on the other end. Each cable is manufactured at our facility on state-of-the-art equipment...

High-Power Multimode Patch Cables: SMA to SMA ■ Utilize Air-Gap-Ferrule Technology ■ Damage Threshold for CW Application is up to ■ Operating Wavelength Range: 350 - 2500 nm ■ SMA 905 Style Connectors with Stainless Steel Ferrule *The damage threshold on these assemblies will vary based on launch conditions and operating wavelength. These High-Power SMA Patch Cables utilize air-gap-ferrule technology that eliminates energy-absorbing materials near the fiber end face such as epoxies, connector materials, and coatings, making them ideal for high-power applications. The connector ferrules, which...