FC Patchcord

The patchcords with FC connector type are designed and manufactured according JIS, IEC, EIA/TIA and ANSI specifications for intermateability and optical performance. The FC connectors are offered for MM or SM applications, with PC and APC polishing method.

Features
Specifications
Application
Documents

Pull proof
Meets FC connector standard
Available both standards:
NPC205 - Methode, Seikoh Giken, JDSU
NPC215 – Seiko Instruments
Pre-radiused ceramic ferrules configured for Ultra PC and APC polishing
Pre-assembled option simplifies field termination
Ferrule assembly has high resolution tuning feature
Dust cover

Insertion loss (IL) (IEC 61300-3-4)	SM Ultra PC Grade B	SM Ultra PC Grade A	SM Angle PC Grade C	SM Angle PC Grade B	SM Angle PC Grade A	SM Angle PC Grade A+
	0.12 dB typ 0.25 dB 97%	0.06 dB typ 0.15 dB 97%	0.25 dB typ 0.50 dB 97%	0.15 dB typ 0.25 dB 97%	0.06 dB typ 0.15 dB 97%	0.10 dB max
Return loss (RL¹) (IEC 61300-3-6)	>50 dB	>55 dB	>60 dB	>65 dB	>65 dB	>85 dB¹
Strain relief	100 N²
Operating temperature	-40°C to +85°C²
Durability	min 1000 cycles
Assembly procedure	glue and polish
Connection	physical contact
Lock mechanism	coupling nut
Standards	JIS 5970, EIA/TIA FOCIS, IEC 61754-13, EN 50377-2
Ferrule material	full ceramic zirconia
Connector material	thermoplastic, zinc alloy nickel plated
Adapter material	polymer composite, zinc alloy
Material
Coupling Nut	zinc alloy, nickel plated
Rear Body	zinc alloy, nickel plated
Ferrule Material	full ceramic zirconia
Crimp Sleeve	aluminium
Boot and Dust Cover	thermoplastic rubber (flame retardant)

Note:   1)    RL >85 dB measured with low coherence reflectometry (IEC 61300-3-6 method 3 OLCR), RL valid for patchcord length ≤ 1.5 m
   2)    Conditioned by the type of cable
   3)    MM: IL=0.15 dB typ, RL>30 dB

Telecom
LAN, WAN
CATV, sensor systems, measuring technique
Utilities, railways

CON_01-01_EN-FC_PATCHCORD

FC Patchcord

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