FC Fiber Optic Patch Cord Specifications

FC-FC fiber optic patch cords are fixed-connection cables with threaded FC connectors, suitable for high-vibration environments, available in single-mode and multimode versions, and compliant with international standards.

Connector and Cable Features

• Connector Type: FC (Fixed Connection) with threaded barrel housing, typically metal and nickel-plated for durability and vibration resistance .
• Ferrule Material: Zirconia ceramic ferrules with pre-polished PC, UPC, or APC end-face profiles, ensuring low insertion loss, low back reflection, and high repeatability .
• Cable Options: Available in 0.9mm, 2.0mm, and 3.0mm diameters; single-mode (9/125 µm) and multimode (50/125 µm or 62.5/125 µm) configurations .
• Standards Compliance: Meets Telcordia GR-326-Core, TIA/EIA, IEC 61300, IEC 61754-13, and NTT standards .

Performance Specifications

• Insertion Loss: Typically ≤0.3 dB for single-mode and ≤0.2 dB for multimode connections .
• Return Loss: High return loss values for UPC and APC connectors, minimizing signal reflection and ensuring efficient optical transmission .
• Testing: 100% optical testing for insertion loss and return loss is standard to ensure quality and reliability .

Applications

• Telecommunications: LAN cabinets, telecom distribution rooms, and single-mode laser systems .
• Data Communications: High-speed fiber networks, video-over-fiber transmission, and measurement/test equipment .
• Environmental Suitability: Designed for harsh or high-vibration environments, making them ideal for industrial and laboratory settings .

Additional Notes

• Customization: FC-FC patch cords can be customized for riser or plenum applications, armored cables, or OEM/ODM requirements .
• Polarity and Duplex Options: Available in simplex and duplex configurations, with polarity switchable options for certain applications . FC-FC fiber optic patch cords are widely used due to their robust mechanical design, precise optical performance, and compliance with international standards, making them suitable for both short-distance and long-distance high-performance communication systems .