FIBER OPTIC TECHNOLOGY
CALIBRATION LABORATORY
FC Connector
Description:
The FC connectors are designed and manufactured according JIS, IEC, EIA/TIA and ANSI specifications
for intermateability and optical performance. The FC connectors are offered in MM or SM performances,
with PC and APC polishing method.
Features:
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Pull proof
Meets FC connector standard
Available both standards:
APC205 - Methode, Seikoh Giken, JDSU
APC215 - Seiko Instruments
Pre-radiused ceramic ferrules configured for
Super, Ultra, PC and APC polishing
Pre-assembled option simplifies field
termination
Ferrule assembly has high resolution tuning
feature
Dust cover
Specifications:
Insertion loss (IL)
Return loss (RL)
Strain relief
Operating temperature
Durability
Assembly procedure
Connection
Lock mechanism
Standards
Material
Coupling Nut
Rear Body
Ferrule Material
Crimp Sleeve
Boot and Dust Cover
typ. 0.15 dB
> 60 dB for jumper length up to 5 m
300 N
-40°C to +80°C, conditioned by type of cable
min 1000 cycles
glue and polish
physical contact
coupling nut
JIS 5970, EIA/TIA FOCIS, CENELEC
stainless steel
zinc alloy, nickel plated
full ceramic zirconia
brass, tin plated
thermoplastic rubber (flame retardant)
Applications:
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Telecom
LAN, WAN
CATV, sensor systems, measuring technique
Utilities, railways
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is registered trademark of Optokon Co., Ltd. Other names and trademarks mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Optokon Co., Ltd., Cerveny Kriz 250, 586 02 Jihlava, Czech Republic
tel. +420 564 040 111, fax +420 564 040 134, +420 567 311 292, www.optokon.com, info@optokon.cz
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FIBER OPTIC TECHNOLOGY
CALIBRATION LABORATORY
Ordering code:
FC
/ (A)PC
- XX
color
BL
BK
GR
RE
WH
- XX
- XX
- X XX
ferrule type
zirconia:
hole preformed shape
5
C
conical
6
S
step
7
N
not applicated
connector type
FC
FC connector
key width
PC
2.00 mm
APC
2.05 mm
connector style
MM
multimode
SM
singlemode
blue
black
green
red
white
preangled
F
flat
8
° degree
X
° degree
boot type
09
fiber
3B
cable (perforated)
cable (NTT type)
3N
polymer:
P1
polymer ferule, hole Ø 1 mm
metal:
M25
M50
M75
M1
hole
hole
hole
hole
Ø
Ø
Ø
Ø
0.25 mm
0.50 mm
0.75 mm
1 mm
hole Ø 125(6) µm, conical, flat
hole Ø 125(6) µm, conical, 8°
hole Ø 125(6) µm, step, flat
APC
Example of zirconia ferrules:
MM 7NF
hole Ø 127 µm, not preformed, flat
SM 5NF, 6NF
hole Ø 125(6) µm, not preformed, flat
5CF, 6CF
5C8, 6C8
5SF, 6SF
Dimensions:
Key width :
FC/PC:
all types
2.00 mm
FC/APC:
standard:
2.05 mm
*) on request: 2.15 mm
L depends on boot type
4
L
Samples:
FC/PC-SM-BL-3B-6NF
FC/APC-SM-GR-3N-5CF
FC/PC-MM-WH-3B-7NF
FC/PC-MM-BK-3N-7NF
FC/PC-SM-BK-09-6NF
is registered trademark of Optokon Co., Ltd. Other names and trademarks mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Optokon Co., Ltd., Cerveny Kriz 250, 586 02 Jihlava, Czech Republic
tel. +420 564 040 111, fax +420 564 040 134, +420 567 311 292, www.optokon.com, info@optokon.cz
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21/07/2003
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