Thorlabs offers these patch cables with Ø1. 6 mm or Ø2 mm outer tubing protects the fiber and minimizes cable mass (as low as 7 g for a. Fiber Optic Patch Cables (Fiber Jumper) are mainly divided into two types: patch cord and pigtail. In the following, for simplicity of description, they are referred to as Patch Cord for short. Patch Cords are divided into plug-in types (SC, MU, LC, E2000, MTRJ, MPO, FDDI), screw types (FC, D4. These multimode patch cables are ideal for optogenetics use and any other application where a lightweight multimode patch cable with a slim connector is needed. The first ferrules introduced in the 1970s were comprised of metal or a hard plastic, and then in the mid-1980s. At ZION Communication, we design and manufacture a full range of fiber patch cords for: This guide will help you quickly understand the main types of fiber patch cords and how to choose the right solution for your project – and how ZION can support you with stable quality, flexible customization. The most popular fiber optic connectors over the years (e. A securing device like a screw-on nut, bayonet latch or snap-in latch completes the. Featuring high-precision Zirconia Ceramic ferrules for minimal signal loss, our selection includes industry-standard SC, LC, ST, FC, and MPO/MTP® interfaces.