Zirconia Ceramic Ferrule
CAS Number: 1314-23-4
Precision 3Y-TZP zirconia ceramic ferrules for fiber optic SC, LC, and FC connectors. 125 μm bore with concentricity ≤0.5 μm ensures ultra-low insertion loss and high return loss. Manufactured via injection molding and precision lapping to telecom-grade tolerances (IEC 61754 / TIA-604).
Technical Specifications
| material | 3Y-TZP zirconia ceramic |
| bore diameter | 125 ± 0.5 μm |
| concentricity | ≤0.5 μm |
| outer diameter | 2.499 ± 0.0005 mm (SC/FC) / 1.249 ± 0.0005 mm (LC) |
| end face radius | 10 – 25 mm (PC); 6 – 12 mm (APC 8°) |
| fiber hole finish | Ra ≤0.05 μm |
Applications
- SC/PC and SC/APC fiber optic connectors
- LC simplex and duplex connectors
- FC/PC and FC/APC connectors
- FTTH (fiber to the home) patch cords
- Data center optical interconnects
Key Features
- Ultra-precision bore concentricity ≤0.5 μm for low insertion loss
- Hard and wear-resistant — supports 1000+ mating cycles
- Compliant with IEC 61754 and TIA-604 standards
- Available in PC and APC end-face configurations
- Consistent batch-to-batch quality for high-volume connector assembly