Products Home / Lab Supplies / Fiber Lab Supplies / Fiber Termination Supplies / Single Mode Fiber Optic Connectors / FC/PC Fiber Connectors: Single Mode and Polarization-MaintainingFC/PC Fiber Connectors: Single Mode and Polarization-Maintaining
- Screw-In Connectors
- 2.0 mm Narrow Keys
- Spring-Loaded, Ceramic Ferrules
- Maximum Concentricity of 1 µm
30126C3
FC/PC Connector Assembled
with Ø3 mm Tubing (Not Included)
Exploded View
of 30125D2
Boot for
Ø900 µm Tubing
Boot for
Ø3.0 mm Tubing
Crimp
Sleeve
Connector
Housing
Dust Caps and Strain Relief
Boots for Ø2 mm Tubing Can
be Purchased Separately
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| Fiber Connector Selection Guide | |
|---|---|
| Single Mode | Multimode |
| FC/PC FC/APC ST/PC LC/PC |
FC/PC (SS Ferrule) FC/PC (Ceramic Ferrule) FC/APC SMA905 ST/PC |
| Bare Ferrules | |
| Bare Fiber Terminator | |
| Stock Patch Cables Available with Connectors Sold on This Page |
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|---|---|
| Single Mode | Polarization-Maintaining |
| FC/PC Hybrid Connectors AR-Coated BS-Coated Mirror-Coated |
FC/PC Hybrid Connectors AR-Coated Mirror-Coated |
Features
- FC/PC Connectors with 2.0 mm Narrow Keys for Single Mode or Polarization-Maintaining Fiber
- Screw-In Connector for High Stability
- Pre-Radiused, Spring-Loaded, Ø2.5 mm, Ceramic Ferrule
- Strain Relief Boot for Ø3.0 mm or Ø900 µm Tubing and Connector Cap Included
Threaded FC/PC connectors are designed for high-vibration environments. The "PC" stands for "physical contact" because these connectors allow the surfaces of two connected fibers to be in direct contact with each other. The FC/PC single mode connectors on this page feature a pre-radiused (20 mm) ceramic ferrule that minimizes back reflections. The ceramic ferrule is also spring-loaded to control the force on the fiber as the connector is screwed into its port.
For use with Polarization-Maintaining Fiber, we offer the 30125D2 FC/PC style connector. This connector's key is continuously adjustable, allowing precise alignment with the axis of the PM fiber. Once the key is aligned, it can be locked into place by adding a drop of superglue in the slot near the back of the connector.
Each 2.0 mm narrow key connector comes complete with a strain relief boot for either Ø3 mm or Ø900 µm tubing (both in the case of 30125D2) and a fiber connector cap. They also feature a hole size tolerance of +1 µm / -0 µm and a maximum concentricity of 1 µm.
As an alternative to assembling a patch cable using optical fiber, connector, and furcation tubing components, Thorlabs also offers pre-built patch cables from stock using the connectors sold on this page. See the table to the right and the Patch Cables tab for a listing of patch cables available that incorporate connectors sold on this page.
| Fiber Type | Patch Cable Type | Connectors | Fiber Wavelength Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Mode | Standard FC/PC | FC/PC to FC/PC | 320 - 2100 nma |
| Hybrid Connectors | FC/PC to FC/APC or FC/PC to SMA905 |
320 - 2100 nma | |
| AR-Coated | FC/PC to FC/PC, FC/PC to FC/APC, or FC/PC to FC/APC |
320 - 2100 nma | |
| BS-Coated | FC/PC to FC/PC or FC/APC to FC/APC |
1260 - 1620 nm | |
| Reflective-Coated | FC/PC or FC/APC | 970 - 1620 nma | |
| Polarization-Maintaining Single Mode |
Standard FC/PC | FC/PC to FC/PC | 405 - 2000 nmb |
| Hybrid Connectors | FC/PC to FC/APC | 405 - 2000 nmb | |
| AR-Coated | FC/PC to FC/PC or FC/PC to FC/APC |
620 - 1620 nmb | |
| Reflective-Coated | FC/PC or FC/APC | 970 - 1550 nm |
Stock Patch Cables Available with These Connectors
As an alternative to buying and assembling separate optical fiber, connectors, and furcation tubing, Thorlabs offers pre-built patch cables from stock using the connectors sold on this page. Stocked patch cables are available with single mode or polarization-maintaining single mode optical fiber, as indicated by the table to the right. Additionally, Thorlabs offers Custom Patch Cables with same-day shipping, which can be constructed using the connectors sold on this page.
| Posted Comments: | |
APEKSHA MALVIYA
(posted 2022-06-30 16:45:28.44) I want to buy this connector with pre-built patch cord. Kindly provide the quote for the same. Also let me know if you can provide FC/PC & FC/APC both. cdolbashian
(posted 2022-07-06 11:27:54.0) Thank you for reaching out to us Apeksha! Our custom patch cable calculator can help you configure a cable to your specifications: https://www.thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=2410 jie chen
(posted 2022-01-05 11:53:04.103) 请问30080D1中黑色部分是什么材质呢？是否可以适当弯曲呢？ jgreschler
(posted 2022-01-05 05:03:09.0) Thank you for reaching out to Thorlabs. The strain relief boot is made of Santoprene, a thermoplastic elastomer. It provides flexible support to the fiber connector. |
| Item # | Style | Bore | Concentricity | Ferrule | Included Boot(s) | Crimp Tool for Ø3.0 mm Tubinga |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30080D1 | 2.0 mm FC/PC Narrow Key | Ø80 +1/-0 µm | 1 µm | Ø2.5 mm, Ceramic | Ø900 µm | Not Required |
| 30125D2 | 2.0 mm FC/PC Narrow Key, Adjustable for PM Fiber |
Ø125.5 +1/-0 µm | <1 µm | Ø2.5 mm, Ceramic | Ø900 µm and Ø3.0 mm | CT042 |
| 30126C3 | 2.0 mm FC/PC Narrow Key | Ø126 +1/-0 µm | 1 µm | Ø2.5 mm, Ceramic | Ø3.0 mm | CT042 |
| 30126C9 | 2.0 mm FC/PC Narrow Key | Ø126 +1/-0 µm | 1 µm | Ø2.5 mm, Ceramic | Ø900 µm | Not Required |
Zoom- Strain Relief Boots and Crimp Sleeves for Ø2 mm Tubing (25 Pack)
- CAPF Dust Cap for Ø2.5 mm Ferrules (25 Pack)
- CAPFM Threaded Metal Dust Cap for FC Connectors (4 Pack)
Thorlabs offers strain relief boots and dust caps that can be purchased separately from our fiber connectors. The black strain relief boots sold here include a crimp sleeve and are compatible with FC/PC and FC/APC connectors and Ø2 mm furcation tubing (our stock connectors do not include a boot compatible with Ø2 mm tubing).
The CAPF Clear Plastic Dust Caps are for use with all Ø2.5 mm fiber connector ferrules and FC connectors, and the CAPFM Threaded Nickel-Plated Brass Dust Caps are for use with narrow-key FC connectors. Dirt on the fiber tip can result in permanent damage to the fiber connector, which can increase coupling losses or create undesirable mode structures in the output light. To prevent damaging the connectorized fiber, clean before each use with an appropriate fiber and connector cleaning product and use a fiber connector cap to protect the end face of the connectorized fiber when it is not in use.
 Single Mode FC/PC Connectors |