SMA905 Connectors: Multimode, Stainless Steel Ferrule


  • Bore Sizes for Claddings Between Ø125 µm and Ø1580 µm
  • Knurled or Hex Locking Nut Connectors
  • High-Temperature Connectors for Environments up to 250 °C
  • Ideally Suited for Large Core Fibers

Stainless Steel Sleeves and Dust Caps are Also Available for Purchase Separately

Application Idea

11580A Connector Shown Used in a Patch Cable

10125A

Standard SMA905 Connector
with Ø128 µm Bore

10245V

High-Temperature, Vacuum-Compatible SMA905 Connector with Ø245 µm Bore

11580H

Hex Nut SMA905 Connector 
with Ø1580 µm Bore

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Features

  • SMA905 Connectors with Stainless Steel Ferrules Ideally Suited for Large Core Fibers
  • Standard or Hex Nut Connectors Include Strain Relief Boot, Crimp Sleeve for Ø3 mm Tubing, and Connector Cap
  • 304 Stainless Steel Connectors for Continuous Use in Extreme Environments
    • Operating Temperatures up to 250 °C
    • Vacuum Compatible Down to 10-10 Torr
  • Additional Accessories Available for Purchase Separately
    • Stainless Steel Sleeve for High-Temperature, Vacuum-Compatible Connectors
    • Additional Protective Caps
  • Custom Bore Sizes Available; Contact Tech Support with Inquiries

SMA905 connectors, which are most commonly used with multimode fibers, have a stainless steel ferrule design that is ideally suited for large core fibers. Thorlabs stocks a complete selection of SMA905 connector sizes to accommodate our full line of large core fibers, ranging from Ø125 µm to Ø1580 µm. We also offer stainless steel furcation tubing and sleeves that are designed to provide a high degree of fiber protection.

Our standard and hex nut connectors come in a package that includes a fiber connector cap, crimp sleeve, and strain relief boot compatible with Ø3 mm furcation tubing. Both types of connectors have ferrules made out of 303 stainless steel. The hex nut connectors are compatible with any 5/16" wrench and are designed to be used in harsh vibration environments. We recommend tightening the hex nut connector to a torque of approximately 8 in-lbs.

High-temperature connectors manufactured using 304 stainless steel are designed for continuous operation in high-temperature environments up to 250 °C or vacuum down to 10-10 Torr when used with the FTSB1 Stainless Steel Sleeve and 353NDPK Epoxy. These high-temperature connectors are ideal for use with polyimide-coated fiber.

If you need a bore size that is not listed below, please e-mail Tech Support for a quote on connectors with custom-drilled stainless steel ferrules. In addition, we also offer custom patch cables with very rapid turnaround times; please see our Custom Patch Cable Form for more information.

As an alternative to buying and assembling separate optical fiber, connectors, and furcation tubing, Thorlabs also offers pre-built patch cables from stock using the connectors sold on this page. See the table to the right and the Patch Cables tab for a listing of patch cables available that incorporate connectors sold on this page.

Fiber Type Patch Cable Type Connectors Fiber Wavelength Range Fiber Core Sizes
Multimode Standard SMA SMA905 to SMA905 250 - 2400 nma Ø10 - Ø1500 µmb
Hybrid Connectors FC/PC to SMA905 250 - 2400 nma Ø10 - Ø600 µmb
Solarization-Resistant SMA SMA905 to SMA905 180 - 1200 nm Ø105 - Ø600 µm
AR-Coated SMA905 to SMA905 250 - 1100 nma Ø50 - Ø200 µmb
High-Power SMA905 to SMA905 400 - 2200 nm Ø200 - Ø910 µmb
Armored SMA905 to SMA905 400 - 2400 nm Ø50 µm, Ø105 µm
Articulated (Rotating) SMA905 to SMA905 or
FC/PC to FC/PC
400 - 2200 nm Ø200 µm, Ø400 µm
Lightweight (Optogenetics) SMA905 to Ferrule 250 - 2400 nma Ø150 - Ø400 µmb
Standard Bundle SMA905 to SMA905 250 - 2200 nma N/A
Bifurcated Bundle SMA905 to SMA905 250 - 2400 nma N/A
Single Mode Hybrid Connectors FC/PC to FC/APC or
FC/PC to SMA905
320 - 2300 nma N/A
  • This is the wavelength range covered by multiple fibers.
  • Cables are available with discrete core sizes within this range, based on the fiber type.

Stock Patch Cables Available with These Connectors

As an alternative to buying and assembling separate optical fiber, connectors, and furcation tubing, Thorlabs offers pre-built patch cables from stock using the connectors sold on this page. Stocked patch cables are available with multimode or single mode optical fiber, as indicated by the table to the right. Additionally, Thorlabs offers Custom Patch Cables with same-day shipping, which can be constructed using the connectors sold on this page.


Posted Comments:
alekkom  (posted 2014-06-16 11:02:08.843)
Hello, Can I order SMA 905 connectors for high power applications? I need air gap SS ferrules for 440-microns diameter fiber.
jlow  (posted 2014-07-29 03:52:51.0)
Response from Jeremy at Thorlabs: We can offer this for some fiber size. Please contact techsupport@thorlabs.com for a quote.
user  (posted 2013-03-21 15:06:36.383)
There is the wrong pdf drawing and step file attached, 10230A instead of 11275A. Maybe other data formats are also wrong.
tcohen  (posted 2013-03-21 14:59:00.0)
Response from Tim at Thorlabs: Thank you for bringing this to our attention! We will correct the mislinked supporting documentation. Please contact us at techsupport@thorlabs.com if you require these files while we are updating the website.
Tyler  (posted 2008-08-14 12:22:05.0)
A response from Tyler at Thorlabs to aleksey.kharin: Thank you for your excellent suggestion. I am sorry it took so long to get around to making the change.
aleksey.kharin  (posted 2008-02-22 09:19:41.0)
I think that description to fibers connectors presented onthis page is misleading. If it is said that this connector is for 600 micron fiber then one will think about fiber of 600 micron core diameter whereas it should be clad diameter. Sure it can be obveous if one has already some experience with fibers and connectors. Otherwise it is really misleading

Standard SMA905 Stainless Steel Ferrule Connectors

Item # Style Bore Diameter Bore Diameter Tolerance Ferrule Included Boot Crimp Tool
Required
Operating
Temperature Range
10125A SMA905 128 µm +5/-0 µm Ø3.2 mm
303 Stainless Steel
Ø3 mma CT042 -40 to 85 °C
10140A 144 µm +5/-0 µm
10230A 231 µm +10/-0 µm
10245A 245 µm +10/-0 µm
10250A 250 µm +15/-0 µm
10260A 260 µm +15/-0 µm
10270A 270 µm +15/-0 µm
10340A 340 µm +15/-0 µm
10380A 380 µm +15/-0 µm
10410A 410 µm +15/-0 µm
10440A 440 µm +15/-0 µm
10450A 450 µm +15/-0 µm
10490A 490 µm +15/-0 µm
10510A 510 µm +15/-0 µm
10610A 612 µm +15/-0 µm
10640A 641 µm +15/-0 µm
10670A 670 µm +15/-0 µm
10720A 720 µm +15/-0 µm
10770A 770 µm +15/-0 µm
10850A 850 µm +15/-0 µm
11040A 1040 µm +15/-0 µm
11050A 1050 µm +15/-0 µm
11275A 1275 µm +15/-0 µm
11580A 1580 µm +25/-0 µm
Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
+1 Qty Docs Part Number - Universal Price Available
10125A Support Documentation
10125AStandard SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø128 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$12.21
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10140A Support Documentation
10140AStandard SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø144 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$12.21
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10230A Support Documentation
10230AStandard SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø231 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$12.21
Today
10245A Support Documentation
10245AStandard SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø245 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$12.21
Today
10250A Support Documentation
10250AStandard SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø250 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$12.21
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10260A Support Documentation
10260AStandard SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø260 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$12.21
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10270A Support Documentation
10270AStandard SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø270 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$12.21
Today
10340A Support Documentation
10340AStandard SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø340 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$12.21
Today
10380A Support Documentation
10380AStandard SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø380 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$12.21
Today
10410A Support Documentation
10410AStandard SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø410 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$12.21
Today
10440A Support Documentation
10440AStandard SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø440 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$12.21
Today
10450A Support Documentation
10450ACustomer Inspired! Standard SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø450 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$12.21
Today
10490A Support Documentation
10490AStandard SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø490 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$12.21
Today
10510A Support Documentation
10510AStandard SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø510 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$12.21
Today
10610A Support Documentation
10610AStandard SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø612 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$12.21
Today
10640A Support Documentation
10640AStandard SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø641 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$12.21
Today
10670A Support Documentation
10670ACustomer Inspired! Standard SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø670 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$12.21
Today
10720A Support Documentation
10720AStandard SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø720 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$12.21
Today
10770A Support Documentation
10770AStandard SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø770 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$12.21
Today
10850A Support Documentation
10850AStandard SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø850 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$12.21
Today
11040A Support Documentation
11040AStandard SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø1040 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$12.22
Today
11050A Support Documentation
11050AStandard SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø1050 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$12.21
Today
11275A Support Documentation
11275AStandard SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø1275 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$12.21
Today
11580A Support Documentation
11580AStandard SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø1580 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$12.21
Today

Hex Nut SMA905 Stainless Steel Ferrule Connectors

Hex nut connectors are compatible with any 5/16" wrench and are designed to be used in harsh vibration environments. We recommend tightening to a torque of approximately 8 in-lbs. 

Item # Style Bore Diameter Bore Diameter Tolerance Ferrule Included Boot Crimp Tool
Required
Operating
Temperature Range
10125H SMA905 128 µm +5/-0 µm Ø3.2 mm
303 Stainless Steel
Ø3 mma CT042 -40 to 85 °C
10230H 231 µm +10/-0 µm
10440H 440 µm +15/-0 µm
10640H 641 µm +15/-0 µm
11580H 1580 µm +25/-0 µm
Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
+1 Qty Docs Part Number - Universal Price Available
10125H Support Documentation
10125HHex Nut SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø128 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$14.00
Today
10230H Support Documentation
10230HHex Nut SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø231 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$14.00
Today
10440H Support Documentation
10440HHex Nut SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø440 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$14.00
3 weeks
10640H Support Documentation
10640HHex Nut SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø641 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$14.00
Today
11580H Support Documentation
11580HHex Nut SMA905 Multimode Connector, Ø1580 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$14.00
Today

High-Temperature, Vacuum-Compatible SMA905 Stainless Steel Ferrule Connectors

High-temperature connectors manufactured using 304 stainless steel are designed for continuous operation in high-temperature environments up to 250 °C or vacuum down to 10-10 Torr when used with the FTSB1 Stainless Steel Sleeve and 353NDPK Epoxy. These high-temperature connectors are ideal for use with polyimide-coated fiber.

Item # Style Bore Diameter Bore Diameter Tolerance Ferrule Recommended
Boot
Recommended Epoxy Operating Temperature Range Vacuum Compatibility
10128V SMA905 128 µm +5/-0 µm Ø3.2 mm
304 
Stainless Steel
FTSB1
Stainless Steel Boot
(Sold Separately Below)
353NDPK -40 to 250 °Ca 10-10 Torr
10145V 145 µm +5/-0 µm
10245V 245 µm +10/-0 µm
10380V 380 µm +15/-0 µm
10490V 490 µm +15/-0 µm
10720V 720 µm +15/-0 µm
  • The specified operating temperature is limited by the epoxy used. Connectors can be used continuously at temperatures up to 250 °C only when using the recommended boot and epoxy.
Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
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10128V Support Documentation
10128VHigh-Temp., Vacuum-Compatible SMA905 MM Connector, Ø128 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$23.98
Today
10145V Support Documentation
10145VHigh-Temp., Vacuum-Compatible SMA905 MM Connector, Ø145 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$23.98
Today
10245V Support Documentation
10245VHigh-Temp., Vacuum-Compatible SMA905 MM Connector, Ø245 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$23.98
Today
10380V Support Documentation
10380VHigh-Temp., Vacuum-Compatible SMA905 MM Connector, Ø380 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$23.98
Today
10490V Support Documentation
10490VHigh-Temp., Vacuum-Compatible SMA905 MM Connector, Ø490 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$23.98
Today
10720V Support Documentation
10720VHigh-Temp., Vacuum-Compatible SMA905 MM Connector, Ø720 µm Bore, SS Ferrule
$23.98
Today

Stainless Steel Sleeve

  • Stainless Steel Sleeve for Temperatures up to 250 °C or Vacuum down to 10-10 Torr

The FTSB1 Stainless Steel Sleeve fits fibers with outer diameters up to 720 µm, such as polyimide-coated fiber. It is intended to be used with our high-temperature SMA905 multimode connectors and can withstand environments with temperatures up to 250 °C or vacuum down to 10-10 Torr.

Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
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FTSB1 Support Documentation
FTSB1304 SS Sleeve for High-Temperature, Vacuum-Compatible SMA905 Connectors
$19.41
3 weeks

Dust Caps

  • CAPM Dust Cap for Ø3.2 mm Ferrules (10 Pack)
  • CAPSM Metal Threaded Dust Cap for SMA905 and SMA906 Connectors (4 Pack)

The CAPM Rubber Dust Caps and CAPSM Threaded, Nickel-Plated Brass Caps are both compatible with SMA905 and SMA906 connectors. Additionally, the CAPM Rubber Dust Caps can be used with any Ø3.2 mm fiber connector ferrule. Dirt on the fiber tip can result in permanent damage to the fiber connector, which can increase coupling losses or create undesirable mode structures in the output light. To prevent damage to the connectorized fiber, clean the fiber end face before each use and use a fiber connector cap to protect the end face when it is not in use.

Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
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CAPM Support Documentation
CAPMCustomer Inspired! Black Rubber Dust Caps for Ø3.2 mm Ferrules, 10 Pack
$10.48
3 weeks
CAPSM Support Documentation
CAPSMMetal Threaded Caps for SMA Connectors, 4 Pack
$9.31
Today