Fiber Optic Patch Cords

The right assembly depends on more than cable length. Fiber compatibility, patch-field space and connector performance all affect how a connection is specified and maintained. Start with the installed fiber. Optical equipment and installed cabling determine whether single-mode or multimode fiber is appropriate. Plan for the space around the ports. Conventional duplex cabling can occupy valuable routing space in dense patch fields. Define both ends of the link. Connector type, polish and polarity must suit the connected equipment and patching scheme. AVAILABLE CONSTRUCTIONS

Choose the cable format that suits the installation, then define the fiber and terminations separately. Simplex & Duplex 2 mm and 3 mm cable options for standard single-fiber or paired-fiber connections. LC Uniboot 2 mm LC Uniboot construction for compact routing in high-density patching environments. Fiber Pigtails 0.9 mm and 250 µm pigtail options for termination and integration workflows. Tactical Duplex A tactical duplex cable option is included in the product ordering matrix. Images illustrate connector examples from the product family; they do not depict every listed cable construction. CONFIGURATION OPTIONS

Fibernet's ordering matrix separates fiber selection from connector interfaces, cable format and termination details. Fiber selection Options identified in the product datasheet: Connector interfaces Connector choices shown in the ordering matrix: TECHNICAL DATA

Figures are drawn from Fibernet's December 2016 product datasheet. Contact Fibernet to confirm current specifications for your application. Parameter Multimode Single-mode Insertion loss – typical < 0.1 dB < 0.1 dB Insertion loss – standard, maximum < 0.3 dB < 0.3 dB Insertion loss – low-loss, maximum < 0.15 dB < 0.15 dB Return loss (source notation)* UPC: > -20 dB PC: > -35 dB UPC: > -55 dB APC: > -65 dB Connector repeatability – loss increase < 0.1 dB < 0.1 dB Temperature cycling – loss variation IL < 0.1 dB; RL < 5 dB IL < 0.1 dB; RL < 5 dB Vibration – loss variation IL < 0.1 dB; RL < 5 dB IL < 0.1 dB; RL < 5 dB Operating temperature -20°C to +70°C -20°C to +70°C Storage temperature -40°C to +85°C -40°C to +85°C * Return-loss values and inequality signs are shown as printed in the source. Please confirm current acceptance values and measurement conventions with Fibernet. VERIFICATION & QUALITY

The product datasheet lists optical and mechanical verification tests covering the finished connector interface and cable assembly. NETWORK APPLICATIONS

The product family covers patching requirements across several communications architectures. Telecommunications & data transport Fiber connections for telecom transmission and multichannel communications systems. FTTH, FTTB & FTTD Patch-cord options for fiber access and building distribution environments. LAN, WAN & CATV Connectorized fiber links used in enterprise networking and cable television infrastructure. TECHNICAL QUESTIONS