High-density fiber-optic patch cords (HDFP) have multiple fiber-optics terminated as a high-density connector on one side. The other side of the patch cord can have all fibers bundled into a single connector or it can be branching into separate FC connectors for each fiber.
Use high-density patch cord configuration form to define optical fiber pattern into the high-density connector.
Comparison Table: Fiber-optic Type
Fiber-Optic Material: - Silica/Silica - Plastic
Core: - Glass Plastic
Cladding: - Glass Polymer
Numerical Aperture: - 0.37 - 0.63
Flexibility: - Good - Excellent
Auto-Fluorescence: - Excellent - Poor
RECOMMENDED USE :
Fiber Photometry: - BEST - Not recommended(high AF)
Optogenetics LED Source: Not recommended(low NA) BEST
Optogenetics Laser Source - : BEST - Good