Master Patchcord
Master optical patch cord are required for testing in optical networks, calibration services and for manufacturing fiber optic components. A master patch cord is terminated by master connectors that fulfill the strict demands on geometrical and transmission parameters according to defined specifications.
Feature
In accordance with EN, IEC and CEI 61754 standards
Low insertion loss and high return loss
Excellent end face geometry parameters
Variety of connector types: FC, SC, ST, MU, LC
Customized order available upon request
Specification
PC | APC | |
Optical Performance Specification | ||
Insertion Loss SM、MM | ≤ 0.10 dB | ≤ 0.10 dB |
Return Loss SM | ≥ 55 dB | ≥ 65 dB |
Return Loss MM | ≥ 40 dB | — |
Geometric Specification of End-face | ||
Radius of Curvature | 10~20 mm | 8~12 mm |
Apex Offset | ≤ 20 um | ≤ 30 um |
Fiber Height (Spherical ) | ± 50 nm | ± 50 nm |
Angular Offset | 8º±0.2º |
Visual Inspection
Allowed Defects and Scratches
Zone | Description | Diameter | Defects(Diameter) | Scratches(width) |
1a | Core Zone | 0- 25um | none | none |
1b | Cladding Zone | 25- 120um | any﹤2um 5 from 2-5um none﹥5um | none﹥3um |
– | Adhesive Zone | 120- 130um | any | any |
2 | Contact Zone | 130- 250um | none﹥10um | any |
*IEC 61753-1 specifies four Random Mating IL performance grades, of which grade A has yet to be defined.
Attenuation Grade Attenuation Random Mated IEC 61300-3-34
Grade A Not Defined Yet
Not Defined Yet
Grade B ≤0.12dB Mean IL
≤0.25dB Max IL for >97% of samples
Grade C ≤0.25dB Mean IL
≤0.50dB Max IL for >97% of samples
Grade D ≤0.50dB Mean IL
≤1.0dB Max IL for >97% of samples