3M FC-MU APC Simplex PVC (LSZH) OM1Single Mode Fiber Patch Cable ​

1.Product Overview:

• FC to MU, Simplex
• Cable Diameter: 0.9mm / 2.0mm / 3.0mm
• Jacket: OFNR Riser Rated for Vertical-Run & General Purpose Use
• Polish: APC/UPC/PC

High performance and high quality of Fc to Mu connectors cable assembly are required for next-generation, such as FTTx, DWDM, 100G, CATV and etc. optical networks to assure long-term reliability for demanding applications.

The connector assemblies are IEC, Telcordia, and RoHS compliant. The termination passed end faced inspection and 100% test for Insertion Loss (IL) and Optical Return Loss (ORL).

2. Patch Cord Benefit & Features:

• Connectors: Available in FC, SC, ST, LC, SMA, E2000, MU and MT-RJ
• Fiber Type: Available in simplex, duplex, and hybrid versions
• End of face type: High precision zirconia ceramic ferrule (except MT-RJ with thermoplastic) protected by a dust cap
• Low insertion loss, high repeatability, and stability
• Premium connector with ORL ≥ 55dB for UPC and 65dB for APC
• Operating temperature in compliance with IEC 61753-1
• Installation (Loaded) Minimum Bend Radius: 5.0cm (1.97in)
• Long-Term (Unloaded) Minimum Bend Radius: 3.0cm (1.2in)

3.Fiber Optic Patch Cord Applications:

FC to Mu fiber patch cord is an ideal solution for data applications requiring high-speed data transmissionBroadband systems telecommunication, Data communication, Optic Amplifiers, Fiber Laser, and test instrumentations.

4.Specification&Technology Parameters

* For Device with connector.IL is 0.3dB higher,RL is 5dB lower,ER is 2dB lower.

* The default connector key is aligned to the slow axis.

5.MU Connector Specification& Technology Parameter​:

6. MU Connector Ordering Information:

* EX: OFC-S-MU-MU-09-1-0.5

7. How to choose Fiber patch cords?

1) Fiber Cable Mode: Single Mode or Multimode

The mode of fiber patch cables indicates how light beams travel within the fiber. There are two fiber cable modes: single mode and multimode.

2) Number of Fiber Strands: Simplex or Duplex

According to the number of fiber strands, there are simplex and duplex fiber patch cord. As shown in Figure 2, simplex fiber patch cord contains one single strand of fiber with one simplex connector on each end. It can be linked with a pair of BiDi transceiver modules featuring with one port. Whereas duplex fiber patch cord consists of two strands of glass or plastic with one duplex connector (or considered as two simplex connectors). It is often linked with common transceivers or dual fiber BiDi transceivers.

3) Choose the Right Cable Jacket Type (PVC/LSZH/OFNP/Armored)
Usually, there are three cable jacket types: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) and Optical Fiber Nonconductive Plenum (OFNP). You can see there features in figure below and choose the right one for your network.

4) Connector Type: LC, SC, ST or Others
There are many connector types used in fiber patch cables such as LC, SC, ST, MTP or MPO listed in this article How Many Fiber Connector Types Do You Know? Aside from these connectors, there is a latest connector design called MDC connector, which enables the highest achievable connector density by delivering a 3X advantage over a standard LC connector. The different connector types are to plug into different interfaces, so you’d better affirm the interface type of the devices you are using the first time.

5) Choose the Right Connector Polish Type (UPC/APC)
Since the loss of the APC connector is lower than UPC connectors, usually, the optical performance of APC connectors is better than UPC connectors. In the current market, the APC connectors are widely used in applications such as FTTx, passive optical network (PON) and wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) that are more sensitive to return loss. But APC connector is usually expensive than UPC connector, so you should weigh the pros and cons. With those applications that call for high precision optical fiber signaling, APC should be the first consideration, but less sensitive digital systems will perform equally well using UPC. Usually, connector color of APC patch cable is green, and of UPC patch cable is blue.