AFC-FC-PC-1550

Name: 1550 nm FC/PC Aspheric Fiber Collimator
Brand: Zolix
Availability: InStock

1550 nm FC/PC Aspheric Fiber Collimator

The AFC-FC-PC-1550 provides precision aspheric collimation for standard flat-polished FC/PC single-mode fiber patch cables at 1550 nm. Return loss of ≥45 dB is ideal for routine spectroscopy, optical test fixtures, and general photonic experiments.

Wavelength1550 nm

Waist (2w₀)~0.85 mm

Divergence (θ)0.07°

Return Loss≥ 45 dB

Key Advantages

Standard 0° FC/PC flat physical contact receptacle
Diffraction-limited beam quality with M² ≈ 1.05
Broadband AR coating with >95% transmission in C & L bands
Economical solution for laboratory setups not requiring APC suppression

Contact Optics Specialist

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.

Parameter	Specification	Classification
Center Wavelength	1550 nm	Optical
Operating Band	1520 – 1620 nm	Optical
Receptacle / Connector	FC/PC (Black boot)	Mechanical
Focal Length (f)	4.5 mm	Optical
Beam Waist (2w₀)	0.85 mm	Beam Quality
Divergence (θ)	0.07° (1.22 mrad)	Beam Quality
Optical Return Loss	≥ 45 dB	Optical
Transmission	> 95%	Optical

Target Applications

Laboratory test benches
Passive fiber optic component testing
General telecommunications R&D

Engineering Sizing & NA Verification

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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.

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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, Black Boot)

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

Universal integration into cage & kinematic mounts