Product Name:
High-Precision Zirconia (ZrO_2) Fiber Optic Ceramic Ferrule
Product Material:
Yttria-Stabilized Tetragonal Zirconia (Y-TZP).
Material Characteristics:
Extreme fracture toughness, Wear and corrosion resistance, Thermal expansion coefficient matching stainless steel, Excellent surface finish ($Ra < 0.02\mu m$), High impact resistance (withstands repeated plug-in cycles), Non-magnetic and non-conductive.
Technical Specifications:
Inner Diameter (ID): $125\mu m, 126\mu m, 127\mu m$ (Customizable).
ID Tolerance: $+1/-0 \mu m$.
Concentricity: $\le 0.5 \mu m$ (for Single-mode), $\le 1.0 \mu m$ (for Multi-mode).
Outer Diameter (OD): $\phi 2.5mm$ (SC/FC/ST), $\phi 1.25mm$ (LC/MU).
Application Fields:
Optical fiber connectors (SC, LC, FC, ST, MU), Fiber optic pigtails and patch cords, Optical splitters and transceivers, Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) components, Medical fiber-optic probes, Aerospace communication links.
Application Industries:
Biomedical (Endoscopic imaging), Advanced Machinery (Industrial laser delivery), New Energy (Smart grid communication), Fluid Control (Optical sensors), Electronic Engineering (Data center networking), Aerospace (Satellite communication), Broad Semiconductor (Optical lithography control).
Processing Difficulties:
Achieving sub-micron concentricity between ID and OD, Precision micro-drilling of $125\mu m$ deep holes without deviation, Controlling the curvature and apex offset of the ferrule end-face (PC/APC), Achieving mirror-finish ID for smooth fiber insertion.
Processing Flow:
Nano-zirconia powder preparation → Ceramic Injection Molding (CIM) → High-temperature sintering → OD precision grinding → ID micro-honing → End-face polishing (PC/APC) → Concentricity and ID verification → Ultrasonic deionized water cleaning → Class 100 cleanroom packaging.
Delivery Period:
Standard specifications: 7-15 days, Customized high-precision or specialized ferrules: 20-35 days.
Our Zirconia Fiber Optic Ceramic Ferrules are engineered for the most demanding telecommunication and data transmission standards. By utilizing high-purity Y-TZP zirconia, these ferrules provide the structural integrity required to maintain fiber alignment over thousands of mating cycles. The mirror-polished internal bore ensures easy fiber threading without micro-scratches, while the ultra-tight concentricity tolerances minimize insertion loss and maximize back reflection performance. Whether for 5G base stations or high-speed data centers, our ferrules deliver the reliability needed for modern high-bandwidth networks.
Key Features:
Sub-Micron Precision: World-class concentricity ensuring minimal signal attenuation.
Superior Durability: Resistant to environmental aging and mechanical wear from repeated plugging.
Perfect End-Face Quality: Optimized for PC, UPC, and APC polishing to meet stringent geometry requirements.
Thermal Stability: Maintains consistent alignment across a wide operating temperature range.
Easy Assembly: Precision lead-in chamfers for rapid, damage-free fiber insertion.
