AFC-FC-APC-1310

Name: 1310 nm FC/APC Aspheric Fiber Collimator
Brand: Zolix
Availability: InStock

1310 nm FC/APC Aspheric Fiber Collimator

The AFC-FC-APC-1310 delivers diffraction-limited collimation for single-mode fiber systems operating in the 1260–1360 nm O-band. Pre-aligned at the factory to sub-0.5° beam pointing stability, it provides high transmission and superior wavefront flatness for fiber-to-chip coupling and free-space optical routing.

Wavelength1310 nm

Waist (2w₀)~0.81 mm

Divergence (θ)0.06°

Return Loss≥ 60 dB

Key Advantages

Diffraction-limited wavefront without spherical aberration
≥ 60 dB return loss prevents parasitic optical feedback into 1310 nm laser diodes
Double-sided anti-reflection coating with >95% transmission
Stainless steel barrel with Ø11 mm outer envelope

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FC/APC Connector Note: Uses an 8° angled physical contact interface (green strain-relief boot). Connect only with APC fiber jumpers to ensure ≥60 dB return loss and avoid facet damage.

Detailed Technical Specifications

Every Zolix collimator undergoes interferometric wavefront qualification and precision angular alignment before delivery.

Parameter	Specification	Classification
Center Wavelength	1310 nm	Optical
Operating Wavelength Band	1260 – 1360 nm	Optical
Receptacle / Connector	FC/APC	Mechanical
Endface Polish	8° Angled Physical Contact (APC)	Optical
Lens Focal Length (f)	4.5 mm	Optical
Lens Numerical Aperture (NA)	0.45	Optical
Beam Waist Diameter (2w₀)	0.81 mm	Beam Quality
Full-Angle Divergence (θ)	0.06° (1.05 mrad)	Beam Quality
Optical Return Loss	≥ 60 dB	Optical
AR Coating Transmission	> 95%	Optical
Housing Dimensions	Ø11.0 mm × 25.0 mm	Mechanical

Target Applications

O-Band 1310 nm optical transmission and transceiver manufacturing
Fiber-to-PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuit) coupling setups
Fiber sensing and distributed acoustic sensing (DAS/DTS)
OCT imaging and biomedical spectroscopy

Engineering Sizing & NA Verification

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Mechanical Dimensions & CAD Integration

Standard Zolix Ø11.0 mm precision stainless barrel format for drop-in alignment into standard optical cage systems, mirror mounts, and V-groove clamps.

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Outer Barrel EnvelopeØ 11.0 mm × 25.0 mm

Zolix precision ground SUS303 stainless steel

Receptacle StandardFC/APC (Wide & Narrow Key)

8° Angled Physical Contact (APC, Green Boot)

Mounting System CompatibilityStandard Ø11.0 mm V-Clamp / Collar

Universal integration into cage & kinematic mounts