Low-Autofluorescence Bundle Branching Fiber-optic Patch Cord

Name: Low-Autofluorescence Bundle Branching Fiber-optic Patch Cord
Brand: Doric Lenses Inc.
Availability: InStock

The Low Autofluorescence Bundle Branching Fiber-optic Patch Cord has two or more optical fibers bundled into a single optical connector on one end and individual connectors for each fiber on the other end. It uses low autofluorescence materials and black epoxy to prevent the signal crosstalk between the optical fibers. These patch cords are primarily used in multi-site fiber photometry.

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Before delivery, each patch cord undergoes a photobleaching process that further decreases its natural fluorescence.

Please note that there may be some limitations on the choice of optical fiber, connector type, or the number of branches.

Type A: For Multi-animal use. Split occurs at the ferrule, such that every optic fiber is separated the entire length.
Type B: For single animal, multi-fiber use. All fibers are bundled in a single jacket, and split at 15 cm from end B. This prevents fiber from tangling during freely moving behaviors.
*Contact us for custom request: e.g. multi-site, multi-animal requirements.

Core (μm)	Cladding (μm)	Buffer	NA	Fiber-optic Code*
200	220	245	0.37	200/220/XXX-0.37
200	230	500	0.57	200/230/XXX-0.57
400	440	470	0.37	400/440/XXX-0.37
400	430	730	0.57	400/430/XXX-0.57

*XXX is representative of the jacket code, see the JACKETS CODE tab to choose the best one for your needs

* Other color available on request.
Jacket availability may vary with optical fibre type

Application Note	FR	EN
Low Autofluorescence Patch Cords
Procedure	FR	EN
Patch Cord Photobleaching

Description	Product	Termination Code
FC Connector with Zirconia Ferrule FC Connector with Metal Ferrule		FC FCM
SMA Connector with Metal Ferrule		SMA
Zirconia Ferrule OD 1.25 mm		ZF1.25
Zirconia Ferrule OD = 1.25 mm with Flange		ZF1.25(F)
Zirconia Ferrule OD = 1.25 mm with Peek Flange		ZF1.25(FP)
Zirconia Ferrule OD = 1.25 mm with Reduced Flange 1.6 mm		ZF1.25(RF)
Metal Ferrule OD 1.25 mm		MF1.25
Metal Ferrule OD 1.25 mm with Flange		MF1.25(F)
Zirconia Ferrule OD = 2.5 mm		ZF2.5
Zirconia Ferrule OD = 2.5 mm with Flange Zirconia Ferrule OD = 2.5 mm with Peek Flange		ZF2.5(F) ZF2.5(FP)
Metal Ferrule OD = 2.5 mm		MF2.5
M3 Connector		CM3
M3 Connector Peek Plastic		CM3(P)

Comparison Table : Protective Jacket
Composition	Code	Description	Color	OD (mm)	Linear mass (g/m)	Flexibility	Fiber break protection	Fiber pull protection	Proposed usage
	900	Hytrel loose tube 0.9	Black*	0.9	0.5	Excellent	Low	Low	Cable to small freely-moving animal (mice)
	1100	Hytrel loose tube 1.1 mm	Black*	1.1	0.5	Excellent	Low	Low	Cable to small freely-moving animal (mice)
	3000	PVC jacket 3 mm	Black	3.0	5.8	Low	Good	Excellent	General use cable
	LWMJ	Stainless monocoil with PVC 2.4 mm	Black	2.4	7.5	Good	Good	Good	Freely-moving animal light delivery with large mice or rat
	PKMJ	Stainless monocoil with kevlar and PUR 3.0 mm	Black	3.0	11	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Best compromise between flexibility and robustness
	ARMO	Stainless armor 2.3 mm	Silver	2.3	9.2	Low	Excellent	Excellent	Preferred for maximum robustness
	ARBK	Stainless armor with PVC 3 mm	Black	3.0	15	Low	Excellent	Excellent	Preferred for maximum robustness

Low-Autofluorescence Bundle Branching Fiber-optic Patch Cord