Core alignment for single-mode fibers

Core Alignment

Because of manufacturing tolerances, fiber connectors may have a misalignment of mechanical and optical axes. Schäfter+Kirchhoff single-mode fiber cables SMC (non-polarization-maintaining) can be provided with core alignment

(offset ≤ 0.5 µm).

The connector 60C-FC/FC ensures the direct connection of two fiber connectors using core alignment and a low coupling loss.

Core alignment is not possible with polarization-maintaining fiber cables. When coupling two polarization-maintaining fiber cables then the Schäfter+ Kirchhoff 60FF-T Fiber-Fiber coupler is recommended.