OPTICAL CONNECTORS
TERMINATING PLUGS |
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STYLE |
ST Series |
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PRODUCT CODE |
ST - 125 - MM |
ST - 125 - SM |
APPLICATION |
Multimode Datacom, LAN |
Singlemode Telecom, Datacom |
COUPLING STYLE |
Bayonet lock, keyed |
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MATERIAL |
Ferrule: ceramic Body: metal Boot: plastic |
Ferrule: ceramic Body: metal Boot: plastic |
ABUTTMENT |
Pre-radius, physical contact, spring loaded ferrule |
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FIBER COMPATIBILITY |
MM 125um cladding (example: 50/125, 62.5/125) |
SM 125um cladding (example: 9.5/125) |
CABLE COMPATIBILITY |
Interconnect cable OD 3 mm Buffered fiber OD 900um version available |
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TERMINATION METHOD |
Epoxy-Crimp-Polish |
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RECOMMENDED POLISH |
Hand or machine |
PC: Hand or machine Super PC: machine |
BODY DESIGN |
One piece for easy assembly |
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OPTICAL PERFORMANCE |
Insertion loss < .2 dB typ < .3 dB max |
Insertion loss < .2 dB typ < .3 dB max Return loss PC < -30 dB Super PC < -40 dB Ultra PC < -50 dB |
OPTICAL CONNECTORS(Cont.)
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FC Series |
SC Series |
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| FC/PC - 125 - SM FC/APC - 125 - SM |
SC - 125 - MM | SC - 125 - SM SC/APC - 125 - SM |
| Primarily Singlemode; MM Telecom, Datacom |
Multimode Datacom, LAN |
Singlemode Telecom, Datacom |
Threaded M8x.75, keyed |
Bayonet lock, keyed |
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| Ferrule: ceramic (APC: tip 8°) Body: metal Boot: plastic |
Ferrule: ceramic (APC: tip 8°) Body: plastic Boot: plastic |
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| Pre-radius, physical contact, full floating ferrule, non-disconnect design |
Pre-radius, physical contact, full floating ferrule, non-disconnect design |
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SM 125um cladding (example: 9.5/125) |
MM 125um cladding (example: 50/125, 62.5/125) |
SM 125um cladding (example: 9.5/125) |
Interconnect cable OD 3 mm Buffered fiber OD 900um version available |
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Epoxy-Crimp-Polish |
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PC: Hand or machine Super PC, Ultra PC, APC: machine |
Hand or machine |
PC: Hand or machine Super PC, Ultra PC, APC: machine |
Easy assembly |
Easy assembly Clip for a duplex SC connector is available: P/N CLIP | |
Insertion loss < .2 dB typ |
Insertion loss < .2 dB typ < .3 dB max |
Insertion loss < .2 dB typ < .3 dB max Return loss PC < -30 dB Super PC < -40 dB Ultra PC < -50 dB Angle PC < - 65 dB |
MATING ADAPTERS
SIMPLEX
BULKHEAD TYPE |
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STYLE |
ST Series |
FC Series |
SC Series |
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| PRODUCT CODE | ST-A X |
FC-AS |
FC-D-AS |
SC -A X |
APPLICATION |
Primarily MM; SM Panel & in- line adapter |
Primarily SM; MM | Primarily SM; MM Distribution panels |
MM; SM Panel & in-line adapter |
| HOUSING TYPE | Threaded |
Square flange |
"D" hole mount |
SC Flange |
MATERIAL |
Split sleeve: X = M metal MM X = S ceramic SM Body: plastic |
Split sleeve: ceramic Body: metal |
Split sleeve: X = M metal MM X = S ceramic SM Body: plastic |
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MATING ADAPTERS
DUPLEX
BULKHEAD TYPE |
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STYLE |
SC Duplex |
SC - to - ST Duplex |
| PRODUCT CODE | SC - D – A X |
SC - ST - D – A X |
APPLICATION |
MM; SM Duplex panel adapter |
MM; SM; Hybrid duplex panel adapter |
| HOUSING TYPE | SC Flange |
SC Flange; two rivets hold semi-housings together |
MATERIAL |
Split sleeve: X = M metal MM X = S ceramic SM Body: plastic |
Split sleeve: |
VARIABLE ATTENUATORS
PANEL MOUNT, AIR GAP, BULKHEAD MATING ADAPTER TYPE |
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PRODUCT CODE |
ST Var Att |
FC Var Att FC/APC Var Att |
ATTENUATION RANGE |
MM: through 15 dB |
SM: through 20 dB |
MATERIAL |
Split sleeve: bronze Body: nickel plated brass |
Split sleeve: ceramic Body: nickel plated brass |
APPLICATION |
Distribution panels, in-line attenuator |
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| ADJUSTMENT: OPTICAL MONITORING | Easy to Adjust by Hand; Locking feature; Optical monitoring performed with a power meter, OTDR |
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VARIABLE PACH-CORD TYPE ATTENUATORS |
Low reflectance (<-65dB) patch-cord type attenuators based on a bulkhead variable attenuator may be built by loading it with two APC cable assemblies |
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FIXED ADAPTER TYPE ATTENUATORS
AIR-GAP, BULKHEAD TYPE |
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PRODUCT CODE |
ST - XdB |
FC - XdB |
SC - XdB |
ATTENUATION |
SM: X = 5; 10; 15 @ 1300 nm |
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HOUSING TYPE |
Threaded |
Square flange |
SC Flange |
BARE FIBER ADAPTERS
TENTATIVE PLUGS |
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| PRODUCT CODE | B-ST-125 |
B-FC-125 |
B-SC-125 |
APPLICATION |
Optical testing, repairs |
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MATERIAL |
Ferrule: ceramic Body: metal |
Ferrule: ceramic Body: ightweight metal & plastic |
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| FIBER COMPATIBILITY
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MM 127um cladding & SM |
SM 125um cladding | MM 127um cladding & SM |
| FIBER BUFFER/ COATING | Diameter 0.25 mm through 1 mm |
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| OPTICAL LOSS | < 1 dB against a standard connector of the respective style |
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FEMALE TO MALE ADAPTERS and ATTENUATORS
| STANDARD FM ATTENUATOR |  |
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PRODUCT CODE |
FM - FC –Y-XdB | FM - ST –Y-XdB |
HYBRID FM
ADAPTER,
ATTENUATOR |
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PRODUCT CODE |
FM – ST – FC -Y-XdB | FM – FC – ST –Y-XdB |
APPLICATION |
FM
Adapter: optical port saver.
Attenuator: suppressor of excessive optical power in fiber links. |
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FIBER TYPE |
Y= A:
9.5/125 (FM Attenuator standard) B: 50/125 (adapter, upon request) C: 62.5/125 (adapter, upon request) |
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ATTENUATION |
Dissipation
of light propagating through a stub of metal ion doped fiber |
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ATTENUATION |
X= 0 (in
FM Adapter); 5; 10; 15; 20 @ 1310 1550 nm
Accuracy 15% |
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INSERTION LOSS |
< .3 dB typ < 1.0 dB max | |
CABLE ASSEMBLIES
(available from authorized jumper houses)
| STANDARD PATCHCORD |
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| PRODUCT CODE | X - Y - Zm |
| HYBRID PATCHCORD |
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| PRODUCT CODE | X1 - X2 - Y - Zm |
| CONNECTOR STYLE | X = ST: ST FC/PC: FC/Super PC FC/APC: FC/Angle PC SC: SC/Super PC SC/APC: SC/Angle PC |
| CABLE TYPE | Y = A: 9.5/125 simplex SM cable OD
3 MM B: 50/125 simplex MM cable OD 3 MM C: 62.5/125 simplex MM cable OD 3 MM AA: 9.5/125 zipcord duplex SM BB: 50/125 zipcord duplex MM CC: 62.5/125 zipcord duplex MM |
| CABLE LENGTH | typ example Z = 3: 3 m (10 ft) |
