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Low-Autofluorescence Bundle Branching Fiber-optic Patch Cord

Low-Autofluorescence Bundle Branching Fiber-optic Patch Cord


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  • 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.

    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.

  • 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
  •  Comparison Table : Protective Jacket
     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* 0.9 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

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

  • 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

    Zirconia Ferrule OD = 1.25 mm with Peek Flange    		 ZF1.25(F)

    ZF1.25(FP)
    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)
  • Application NoteFrEn

    Low Autofluorescence Patch Cords
    ProcedureFrEn

    Patch Cord Photobleaching