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The FBC-1310-APC from Thorlabs is a highly reliable and versatile fiber-to-fiber coupler that offers easy access to the optical beam in a fiber-based application. The U-Bench comes with two 1-meter long patch cables, terminated with FC/APC connectors, pre-aligned at each wall plate to ensure quick and effortless installation. The patch cables feature a narrowband antireflection coating that minimizes insertion and return losses, providing a stable and efficient optical coupling.

The FBC-1310-APC operates at an alignment wavelength of 1310 nm and utilizes a SMF-28 Ultra Fiber, offering a bandwidth of ±15 nm. This makes it suitable for a wide range of fiber-to-fiber applications that require high stability and precision, such as those that incorporate multiple components. With the XY Tweaker Module, users can compensate for up to 500 μm of beam displacement, which can occur when inserting thick optical components into the beam path, reducing insertion loss and enhancing coupling efficiency.

The FBC-1310-APC is also designed to facilitate optical chopping and the insertion of plano-plano optical elements such as filters, polarizers, and attenuators. It is fully compatible with a broad range of FiberBench components, making it highly adaptable to various applications.

However, users must be cautious when splicing optical fibers into the system, as poor splice quality can lead to light scattering and fiber damage at the splice interface. It is crucial to ensure that the splice is of good quality at low optical power before ramping up the system's power. When aligning the system and optimizing coupling, users should use low power to minimize exposure of other parts of the fiber to light, preventing damage from scattered light.

To maintain the stability and performance of the fiber component within the system, users should follow all necessary safety and operation instructions, and periodically verify all components' proper alignment and coupling efficiency. Overall, the FBC-1310-APC U-Bench is a reliable and versatile fiber-to-fiber coupler that offers easy access to the optical beam, high stability, and precision, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of fiber-based applications.