Product Sheet
FC/APC patch-cord
Patchcords or pigtails are available in standard and custom lengths, one or both termination assembled with convex angled polishing FC / APC connector with high return loss.
Each patchcord is identified by a serial number. Insertion and return loss measures at 1310 nm are enclosed. The unitary packaging supplied is a blister with dimensions 240 x 190 x 20 mm. Other packaging available upon request.
Single Fiber Patch-cord
Cable Specifications | |
Singlemode optical fiber with a coating of Ø ext. | 0.25 mm |
Tight buffered fiber, Ø ext. | 0.90 mm |
Aramid yarns |
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PVC low-smoke flame-retardant OuterSheath, Ø ext. | 3 mm |
Jacketing color | yellow |
Minimum bending radius (mm) | 30 |
Maximum load (N) | 300 |
Operating temperature | -20 ºC a 70 ºC |
Type of fiber | Singlemode |
Core/ Clad diameter (µm) | 10/125 |
Attenuation(dB/Km) |
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Wavelength 1.310 nm | <0.40 |
Wavelength 1.550 nm | <0.25 |
Chromatic Dispersion (ps/km x nm) |
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Wavelength 1.310 nm | <3.5 |
Wavelength 1.550 nm | <20.0 |
Other features, according to UIT | G.652 |
FC/APC connector
Connector with zirconia ferrule and angled physical contact at 8º with high return loss.. Besides its optimum optical features, this connector is de facto standard and it is compatible with all APC connectors according to the NTT-FC and I-ETS 300671 standard.
It is used for patchpanel and field interconnection by operator companies around the world in CATV networks, data voice networks, measurement equipments, etc..., where an excellent optical connection is required.
Specifications ot the FC/APC patch-cord
Feature | Max. | Typ. |
Wavelength: | ---- | 1.310/1.550 nm |
Insertion Loss (I.L.): | <0.5 dB | 0.15 dB |
Return Loss (R.L.): | >60 dB | 65 dB |
Stability of I.L. in the range -20º to +70ºC: | <0.1 dB | 0.05 dB |
Stability of I.L. at 40ºC and 90% RH for 24 hours: | <0.2 dB | 0.1 dB |
Repeatability | P.I. < 0.1 dB in 1000 connections | |
Minimum operating life | 1000 mating cycles | |
Mechanic strength: fall, impact and vibrations | <0.10 dB | ----- |
Tensile strenght | ----- | 10 kg |