ST-FC fiber optic patch cord is used for linking the equipment and components in the fiber optic network. They are with various kinds of fiber optic connector types. The fiber optic patch cord types are classified by the fiber optic connector types. There are PC, UPC, APC type fiber patch cord. They are different because of the polish of fiber connector.
Patch Cord/Pigtail |
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Type |
Single mode(UPC) |
Single mode(APC) |
Multi-mode (PC) |
Insertion loss |
≤0.2 dB |
≤0.2 dB |
≤0.2 dB |
Return Loss |
≥50 dB |
≥60 dB |
≥35 dB |
Repeatability |
≤0.1dB |
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Durability |
≥1000matings |
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Operating Temperature |
-40 ºC to +80 ºC |
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Tensile Strength(N) |
≥90N (φ3), ≥70N (φ2) |