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Description

The LC connector features a 1.25mm Zirconia ferrule in a small form factor (SFF) fiber optic connector housing with a snag free latch which gives an audible click upon engaging for reliable and high density connections. A range of pigtail, simplex and duplex LC connectors are manufactured including Standard and Low Loss Premium Grades which are suitable for various applications. The LC connectors are available for single mode UPC with white or blue boots, for APC with green boots and for multimode PC with white, red or black boots suitable for 900µm or 3mm cable diameters or with heatshrink and crimp cable retention method for 2mm cable diameters (white and yellow for duplex and yellow for simplex). The LC connector is available in simplex and duplex (with clips) in standard colors including blue (single mode) , green (single mode APC) and beige (multimode).

Features and Benefits

Complies with IEC 61754-20 and TIA 604-10-B, FOCIS-10 for intermateability
Low insertion loss and back reflection capability
Compact SFF design with snag free latch for easy insertion and consistent connection
Connector housing and duplex clip available in different colors for easy identification
Zirconia ceramic ferrule available in several performance grades
RoHS materials, REACH SvHC compliant
Individual parts packed in bulk package

Applications

Datacenter applications
Telecommunication networks
LAN, MAN and WAN application
Data processing networks
CATV – Cable television
Fiber-To-The-Home (FTTH)
Premises distribution

Specifications

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES	CRITERIA	EFFECT	CONFORMANCE
Mating Durability	500 matings	<0.2 dB change	IEC 61300-2-2
Vibration	10-55Hz, 0.75 amplitude	<0.2 dB change	IEC 61300-2-1
Drop	Drop height 1m, 5 drops	<0.2 dB change	IEC 61300-2-12
Cable Retention	Magnitude 70N	<0.2 dB change	IEC 61300-2-4
Cable Torsion	1.5kg – 2.5kg for 2mm-3mm cable diameter	<0.2 dB change	IEC 61300-2-5
Operating Temperature	-25 to +70°C, 12 cycles	<0.2 dB change	IEC 61300-2-22
Cold	-25 for 96 hrs	<0.2 dB change	IEC 61300-2-17
Dry Heat	+70 for 96 hrs	<0.2 dB change	IEC 61300-2-18

LC Connector PC and APC – Single mode

OPTICAL PERFORMANCE*	LOW LOSS PREMIUM	STANDARD	CONFORMANCE
IL MAX/Master (Acceptance)	0.15dB	0.25dB	IEC 61300-3-4
IL MAX/Random (97%)	0.30dB	0.40dB	IEC 61300-3-34
Ave/Master	0.12dB	0.18dB	IEC 61300-3-4
Ave/Random	0.12dB	0.18dB	IEC 61300-3-34
Return Loss	55/65dB	55/65dB	IEC 61300-3-6

LC Connector – Multimode

OPTICAL PERFORMANCE*	LOW LOSS PREMIUM	STANDARD	CONFORMANCE
IL MAX/Master (Acceptance)	0.15	0.30	IEC 61300-3-4
IL MAX/Random (97%)	0.25	0.40	IEC 61300-3-34
Ave/Master	0.08	0.15	IEC 61300-3-4
Ave/Random	0.10	0.20	IEC 61300-3-34

* Achievable with AFL Hyperscale process and specified optical fiber

Ordering Information

Single mode			LOW LOSS PREMIUM	STANDARD
PC	Simplex	900µm	LCSM9-P	LCSM9
		2mm	LCSM2-P	LCSM2
		3mm	LCSM3SMPX-P	LCSM3SMPX
	Duplex	2mm	LCSM2DPX-P	LCSM2DPX
		3mm	LCSM3DPX-P	LCSM3DPX
APC	Simplex	900µm	LCAPC.9MM-P	LCAPC.9MM
		2mm	LCAPC2MM-P	LCAPC2MM
	Duplex	2mm	LCAPC2DPX-P	LCAPC2DPX

Multimode			LOW LOSS PREMIUM	STANDARD
PC	Simplex	900µm	LCMM9-P	LCMM9
		2mm	LCMM2-P	LCMM2
		3mm (Black boot)	LCMM3BLK-P	LCMM3BLK
		3mm (Red boot)	LCMM3RED-P	LCMM3RED
	Duplex	2mm	LCMM2DPX-P	LCMM2DPX
	Duplex	3mm (Red & Black boots)	LCMM3DPX-P	LCMM3DPX