FIBER OPTICS
FIBER OPTIC CABLE ASSEMBLIES
AND ADAPTERS
DESCRIPTION
The FC optical connector is an industry standard,
particularly in telecom applications. Its threaded
barrel and keyed ferrule coupling mechanism
allow highly repeatable low-loss connections.
All FCI optical cable assemblies are
manufactured to the customer’s specifications
with the highest standards of quality. Each
jumper, pigtail or fan-out is 100% visually
inspected and tested. A data package tailored
to specific requirements is available upon
request.
Custom design services and rapid prototyping
are offered to speed product development.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Optically non-disconnecting design
The precision zirconia ferrules are
highly concentric and pre-radiused
A variety of connector and adapter
styles are available to meet all application
requirements
Available in either single-mode or
multi-mode
Signal interruption is prevented via
the optically non-disconnecting feature
Insertion loss and return loss are
minimized via the precision zirconia
ferrule
TARGET MARKETS / APPLICATIONS
Telephony
CATV
Datacom
• Telecommunications networks
• Cable television
• Local area networks
• Data processing networks
• Device terminations
• Premises distribution
FIBER OPTIC CABLE ASSEMBLIES AND ADAPTERS
ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
Insertion loss (IAW EIA FOTP 171)
• Single-mode 0.20 dB typical, 0.50 dB maximum
• Multi-mode 0.15 dB typical, 0.50 dB maximum
Return loss
• SPC45 dB typical, 40 dB minimum
• UPC55 dB typical, 50 dB minimum
• APC65 dB typical, 60 dB minimum
OPTIONS
Cable
• Single-mode or multi-mode fiber
• 3.0mm or 0.9mm cordage
• Simplex, duplex or multifiber
• Riser or plenum rated
Connector
• PC, UPC or APC finish
• Pull-proof to 10 pounds (non-optical disconnect)
• Metallic or molded housing
Adapters
• Phosphor-bronze or zirconia ceramic alignment
sleeve
• Flanged, snap-in or card-edge housing
• PC or APC
• Hybrid
MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE
JIS-C-5973 compliant
End face Polish radius 10 to 25mm (PC or UPC)
5 to 15mm (APC)
Fiber extension +/-0.05µm
Apex offset < 50 µm
Durability <0.2 dB change after 1,000 matings
(IAW JIS C 5961-1990)
Tensile strength 10 lbs. (3.0mm) 1.5 lbs. (0.9mm)
Operating temperature -40˚C to +85˚C
(IAW Bellcore GR-326-CORE)
PACKAGING
Reel or sealed bag
OPTIONS
Cable Type
• SBJ 900 micron cable
• 3.0 mm Jumper Cable - OFNR
• 900 micron buffered fiber
• Duplex 3.0 mm Zipcord - OFNR
• 3.0 mm Jumper Cable - OFNR
• Duplex 3.0 mm Zipcord - OFNR
• Custom configuration
(use digits 7-14 for drawing file name: YYMMDD##)
Fiber Type
• SM depressed-clad, dispersion-shifted
• SM, depressed-clad, 1300 nm dispersion-optimized
• SM, matched-clad, dual-window (SMF-28 or equiv.)
• 100/140 micron MM, graded-index
• 50/125 micron MM, graded-index
• 62.5/125 micron MM, graded-index
Connector Type
• ST 2
• Metral SC
• Duplex SC - plastic housing, ceramic ferrule
• FC - stainless steel housing, ceramic ferrule
• LC
• SC - plastic housing, ceramic ferrule
• MU
• Unterminated
Connector Detail
• Standard, flat-polished end face
• APC (Angled Physical Contact) end face
• PC (Physical Contact) end face
• SPC (Super Physical Contact) end face
• UPC (Ultra Physical Contact) end face
• Unterminated
FCI - Americas : 1 (800) 237 2374 - Europe : 33 1 39 49 21 83 - Asia/Pacific : 65 6549 6666
www.fciconnect.com
950546-002
CDC-FCFIBR-12/06-E
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