TECHNICAL DATASHEET

PM Fiber Optical Patch Cord / Cable Jumper

PM fiber patch cord with Panda fiber and connectorized ends. The datasheet lists a minimum extinction ratio of 23 dB for the 1550/1310 and 1060/980 nm groups; ratings vary by wavelength. Confirm connector, axis alignment and length for the assembly.

Technical Specifications

Parameter
Specification
Unit
Connector Types
FC/APC, FC/UPC, SC/APC, LC/UPC
-
Wavelength Groups
2000/1950, 1550/1310, 1060/980, 850/780, 633/532
nm
Max. Insertion Loss
0.3 (1550/1310), 0.5 (1060/980), 0.8 (780-2000)
dB
Min. Extinction Ratio @ 23°C
23 (1550/1310/1060), 20 (850/780), 18 (633/532)
dB
Min. Return Loss
55 (APC), 50 (UPC)
dB
Key Direction & Alignment
Slow Axis Aligned, Key Tolerance ±3°
deg
Fiber Type
PM Panda Fiber (PM1550, PM980, PM780, PM630)
-
Cable Diameter
250um bare / 900um loose tube / 2.0mm / 3.0mm jacket
-
Max. Tensile Load
100 (Armored / 3mm jacket)
N
Package Dimensions
Standard Patchcord (dia. 3.0 x 40 mm boot / LC/SC/FC connector)
-
Operating Temperature
-20 to +70
°C
Storage Temperature
-40 to +85
°C
Technical Datasheet Note
100% individually tested for IL, RL, and ER with test report included. Custom lengths (0.5m to 100m) and armored jackets available upon request.
Configuration and ordering notes

Configuration parameters include fiber type, connectors at Port 1 and Port 2, cable length in meters, and jacket diameter (900um loose tube for internal trays, 2.0mm/3.0mm PVC/LSZH for benchtop patch).

Selection Guidance: Review extinction ratio formulas, axis alignment, and splicing tolerances in our PM Fiber Components & Extinction Ratio Guide ↗ or Fiber Polarizer Selection Guide ↗.

Key Applications

Interconnecting PM optical components; Fiber laser seed and amplifier coupling; Coherent test equipment; Quantum optics laboratories.

Package Drawing

048 PM Fiber Optical Patch Cord / Cable Jumper, Connector Types: FC/APC, FC/UPC, SC/APC, LC/UPC – KernsOptic
Package reference for PM Fiber Optical Patch Cord / Cable Jumper. Confirm the final configuration during engineering review.

Need an exact configuration?

A quotation review can begin with the application, quantity and available component information. Wavelength, optical power, fiber and termination details can be clarified with engineering.