Low-Autofluorescence Mono Fiber-optic Patch Cords

Low-Autofluorescence Mono Fiber-optic Patch Cords
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  • The Low Autofluorescence Fiber-optic (LAF) Patch cords are specially designed to minimize the fluorescence caused by photoactive compounds in the optical fiber and associated elements. Fibers with a low natural fluorescence are selected and used with glues, ferrules and protective coatings that have low or no-fluorescence. To ensure its minimal autofluorescence, each patch cord undergoes a 12-hour photobleaching process that decreases their remaining natural fluorescence. Patch cords with NA = 0.37 use all glass fiber which have a very low autofluorescence level naturally.  Consequently, it is not necessary to use bleaching process on LAF patch cords with NA=0.37.

    Notes: 

    • The autofluorescence is dependent of the length of the patch cord and the fiber core diameter. In order to minimize autofluorescence, we recommend that the patch cord should be as short as possible.
    • The photobleaching process creates a temporary and reversible decrease of autofluorescence. It is recommended to repeat this process before each use to minimize autofluorescence. The instructions are provided with the product.
    • The photobleaching process is much more efficient for fiber with hard polymer cladding (NA=0.48, 0.53, 0.57) than ones with all glass fiber (NA= 0.22, 0.37, 0.66).  For this reason, it’s not necessary to use this process on LAF patch cords with NA=0.37.
    • Please note that 100 µm core - NA0.37 optical fiber into the connector A will be 15 microns decentered.  For tighter tolerances, you may prefer the Mono Fiber-optic Patch cords.
  • Core/Cladding
    Material
    Core
    Diameter
    (μm)
    Cladding
     (μm)
    Buffer
    (μm)
    NA Fiber-Optic Code**
    Silica/Silica 100* 110 125 0.37 100/110/XXX-0.37
    200 220 245 0.37 200/220/XXX-0.37
    400 440 470 0.37 400/440/XXX-0.37
    Silica/Polymer 200 230 500 0.57 200/230/XXX-0.57
    400 430 730 0.57 400/430/XXX-0.57

    * 15µm decentered (A)
    ** XXX is representative of the jacket code, see JACKETS tab to choose the best one for your needs
  •  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

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

  • Code Description Image Drawings
    FC FC Connector with Zirconia Ferrule
    FCM FC Connector with Metal Ferrule
    FCA FC/APC Connector with Zirconia Ferrule*
    SMA SMA Connector with Metal Ferrule
    ZF1.25 Zirconia Ferrule OD 1.25 mm
    ZF1.25(F) Zirconia Ferrule OD = 1.25 mm with Flange
    ZF1.25(FP) Zirconia Ferrule OD = 1.25 mm with Peek Flange
    MF1.25 Metal Ferrule OD 1.25 mm
    MF1.25(F) Metal Ferrule OD 1.25 mm with Flange
    ZF2.5 Zirconia Ferrule OD = 2.5 mm
    ZF2.5(F) Zirconia Ferrule OD = 2.5 mm with Flange
    ZF2.5(FP) Zirconia Ferrule OD = 2.5 mm with Peek Flange
    MF2.5 Metal Ferrule OD = 2.5 mm
    MF2.5(F) Metal Ferrule OD = 2.5 mm with Flange
    CM3 M3 Connector
    CM3(P) M3 Connector Peek Plastic
    CM2 M2 Connector
    CM2(P) M2 Connector Peek Plastic
  • Application NoteFrEn

    Low Autofluorescence Patch Cords

    ProcedureFrEn

    Patch Cord Photobleaching