1. Product Title

16CH Single-Mode Fiber Array, 127 μm Pitch, A8° Polish, SMF-28e with FC/APC Connectors

2. Product Overview

The GracyFiber 16CH Single-Mode Fiber Array (SMFA) is a precision multi-channel fiber assembly designed to align sixteen Corning SMF-28e single-mode fibers at a 127 μm pitch within a compact quartz-glass V-groove structure. The fiber-array end is polished at A8°, while the opposite side is terminated with individually labeled FC/APC Narrow Key connectors.

3. Key Features

• 16-channel single-mode fiber array
• 127 μm channel pitch
• A8° polished fiber-array end
• Corning SMF-28e single-mode fiber
• Insertion loss <0.3 dB
• FC/APC Narrow Key connectors
• 0.9 mm white loose-tube fiber protection
• 1500 ±100 mm total fiber length
• Compact 10 × 3.5 × 2.5 mm fiber-array package
• Individual channel identification from 1 to 16

4. Applications

Typical applications for this 16-channel SM Fiber Array include:

• Multi-Channel Optical Fiber Alignment
• Optical Module Fiber Interfacing
• Photonic Device Packaging
• Fiber-to-Optical-Device Coupling
• Optical Test and Alignment Fixtures
• High-Density Single-Mode Fiber Connectivity

Specific compatibility with a PIC, optical engine, PLC, AWG, or other photonic device should be confirmed against the required fiber pitch, coupling geometry, and end-face orientation.

5. Technical Specifications

General Specifications

Sample Insertion Loss Test Data

S/N 20260922015

Specified IL: <0.3 dB

Measured channel values:

0.27 / 0.22 / 0.28 / 0.27 / 0.23 / 0.21 / 0.22 / 0.20 / 0.23 / 0.28 / 0.29 / 0.22 / 0.28 / 0.27 / 0.23 / 0.27 dB

All 16 measured channels meet the specified <0.3 dB requirement.

S/N 20260922014

Measured channel values:

0.26 / 0.25 / 0.29 / 0.26 / 0.29 / 0.26 / 0.29 / 0.23 / 0.21 / 0.22 / 0.26 / 0.29 / 0.29 / 0.21 / 0.29 / 0.22 dB

All 16 measured channels also meet the specified <0.3 dB requirement.

These are individual sample test results and should not be presented as guaranteed typical values for every production unit unless GracyFiber intends to publish them as such.

6. Configuration & Customization Options

Confirmed Configuration

7. Detailed Product Description

The GracyFiber 16CH SM Fiber Array is designed to organize sixteen single-mode fibers into a precisely defined linear optical interface. Each fiber is positioned at a 127 μm center-to-center pitch, creating a compact multi-channel output suitable for coupling to optical devices that require a controlled fiber-array geometry.

Optically, the assembly is specified for insertion loss below 0.3 dB per channel. Two supplied test reports covering 32 individual channel measurements show values between 0.20 dB and 0.29 dB, with all tested channels meeting the specified limit.

8. Application Scenario

Application 1 — Multi-Channel Optical Device Coupling

When an optical device requires multiple single-mode fibers positioned in a linear array, the 16CH SMFA provides sixteen fibers at a controlled 127 μm pitch.

The compact quartz-glass V-groove structure defines the fiber positions, while the A8° polished interface provides the required angled optical surface for compatible device coupling.

Application 2 — Optical Module Internal Interconnection

Within an optical module or photonic assembly, the FA can serve as the multi-channel optical interface while the sixteen FC/APC connectors provide individually accessible external fiber channels.

The channel labels from 1 to 16 simplify correlation between the fiber-array positions and external test or system interfaces.

Application 3 — Optical Alignment and Test Platform

The combination of a fixed 16-fiber array and individually terminated FC/APC channels allows each optical path to be accessed separately during testing.

This is useful in systems where engineers need to measure or evaluate multiple optical channels while maintaining a fixed fiber-array geometry.

9. FAQ

1. What is the channel pitch of this 16CH Fiber Array?

The array uses a 127 μm channel pitch. The drawing specifies the individual pitch as 0.127 ±0.0005 mm, with fifteen intervals across the 16-channel array.

2. What fiber and connector types are used?

The assembly uses Corning SMF-28e single-mode fiber and FC/APC Narrow Key connectors. The connector-side fibers are protected with 0.9 mm white loose tube.

3. What is the insertion loss specification?

The insertion loss requirement is <0.3 dB per channel. The two supplied sample test reports show all 32 measured channel values below 0.30 dB.

10. Why GracyFiber

GracyFiber provides fiber-array and passive optical-component solutions for optical communication and photonic integration, including:

• Standard Fiber Arrays
• High-Density Fiber Arrays
• PM Fiber Arrays
• Lidless Fiber Arrays
• Lens Fiber Arrays
• MPO/MTP Fiber Assemblies
• WDM Components

For this 16CH SMFA, the supplied engineering drawing defines the fiber type, pitch, V-groove material, polish geometry, mechanical structure, connector format, fiber length, and cable protection requirements, while individual test reports provide channel-level insertion-loss verification. 910001716-43 (3)

11. Related Products

12. Call to Action

For a Single-Mode Fiber Array RFQ or engineering evaluation, please provide:

• Channel count
• Fiber pitch
• Fiber type
• Polishing angle
• FA dimensions
• Insertion loss requirement
• Connector type
• Fiber length
• Bare-fiber length
• Loose-tube diameter and color
• Operating temperature requirement
• Optical chip or coupling-interface drawing
• Application

GracyFiber can review the mechanical and optical interface requirements before quotation.