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AFC-FC-PC-1310 aspheric fiber optic collimator
1310 nm
FC/PC Receptacle
Collimation & Coupling Mode Schematicf = 4.5 mm
Collimator optical ray tracing schematic
Zolix Aspheric Collimator Series

AFC-FC-PC-1310

1310 nm FC/PC Aspheric Fiber Collimator

The AFC-FC-PC-1310 features an aspheric singlet pre-aligned for standard 0° physical contact FC/PC fiber jumpers. Generates an 0.81 mm collimated beam for free-space alignment and detector coupling.

Wavelength1310 nm
Waist (2w₀)~0.81 mm
Divergence (θ)0.06°
Return Loss≥ 45 dB

Key Advantages

  • Standard FC/PC interface
  • Dual-surface AR coating >95% across O-band
  • High angular stability (pointing offset ≤ 0.5°)
FC/PC Mating Note: Standard 0° flat contact (black/blue boot). Never mate with 8° FC/APC connectors, as the resulting angular wedge creates high loss (>10 dB) and optical damage.

Detailed Technical Specifications

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

ParameterSpecificationClassification
Center Wavelength1310 nmOptical
ReceptacleFC/PCMechanical
Focal Length (f)4.5 mmOptical
Beam Waist (2w₀)0.81 mmBeam Quality
Divergence (θ)0.06° (1.05 mrad)Beam Quality
Return Loss≥ 45 dBOptical
Transmission> 95%Optical

Target Applications

  • 1310 nm transceiver testing
  • Fiber sensing fixtures
  • Laboratory alignment

Engineering Sizing & NA Verification

Need to calculate exact beam diameter at 5 meters or verify numerical aperture matching between your fiber output and downstream clear apertures? Use our interactive calculation lab.

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Zolix Mechanical Layout & 3D Models

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.

Outer Barrel EnvelopeØ 11.0 mm × 25.0 mm

Zolix precision ground SUS303 stainless steel

Receptacle StandardFC/PC (Wide & Narrow Key)

0° Flat Physical Contact (PC)

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

Universal integration into cage & kinematic mounts