Thorlabs CFMXC05 Fiber Optic Cannula with Ø1.25 mm Ceramic Ferrule and Ø200 µm Core, 0.50 NA

The Thorlabs CFMXC05 Fiber Optic Cannula features a precision-engineered ceramic ferrule with a diameter of 1.25 mm and a fiber core diameter of 200 µm, optimized for efficient light transmission in biomedical and photonics research. The cannula exhibits a numerical aperture (NA) of 0.50, providing a focused light delivery profile essential for applications in neuroscience, optogenetics, and biophotonics.

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Designed for implantable optical fiber delivery in neural tissue and other bioprocessing environments, this fiber optic cannula supports precise light coupling for molecular diagnostics, synthetic biology studies, and live-cell imaging where controlled illumination is critical. The high NA enhances light collection efficiency, making it suitable for fluorescence analysis and optogenetic modulation frequently required in biopharmaceutical research pipelines.

This component is widely adopted in biotechnology research settings requiring robust, stable optical interfaces, including gene editing experiments and biomanufacturing process monitoring. Its compatibility with standard fiber optic systems facilitates integration into complex instrumentation used in biomedical engineering and cell imaging.

The Thorlabs CFMXC05 comes fully tested and ready for immediate deployment in demanding laboratory environments, ensuring reliability for critical biophotonics and neuroimaging research workflows.