Description

The LC connector was the first small form factor connector on the market. It can be seen in extensively in the local area network closet as standard fit to many market leading hubs and switches. The LC sets the standard for small optical fibre connectors.

The Optronics LC connectors are manufactured using the best quality components. The connectors exceeds all areas of the standards covering optical fibre connectors.

Versions Available:
 

2mm Patch

900 um
 

Termination Procedures

Prep cable end, Epoxy-Crimp-Polish
 

Shell:

Connector versions available for:

2mm Cable

0.9mm Buffered Fibre

Simplex & Duplex

Colour: Blue

Tensile Strength Cable retention: >50 n

(2 mm boot versions only)

Optical Performance

Single mode

Insertion loss:

Max. 0.3 dB Typical 0.2 dB

Return Loss:

UPC > 50dB Typical 55 dB

APC > 60dB Typical 65 dB

Multimode

Insertion loss:

Max. 0.5 dB Typical 0.3dB
(IEC 874-1 method)

Intermateability

Optically and mechanically compatible with all equivalent connectors.

Compliant with IEC 874-14.
 

Product Packaging

Standard packaging:

100pcs Bulk packed

Special packaging

available by request

Colours

Shell, Blue

2 mm Boot, white

900 mm Boot, white

Mechanical

Capillary diameter tolerance:126 +1/-0 µm

Ferrule Diameter:1.25mm ± .001

Pre-radiused, PC-end finish for Physical Contact ferrule to ferrule.  R 10 to 25mm

Temperature Cycling

(IEC 874-1 sec. 4.5.22)

-40 to +75°C, 40 cycles

=0.2dB Change

High Temperature:

(IEC 874-1 sec. 4.5.18)

75°C for 96 hours

=0.2dB Change

Damp Heat:

(IEC 874-1 sec. 4.5.19)

60°C at 95% RH, 96 hours

=0.2dB Change

Vibration (Mated Pair):

(IEC 874-1 sec. 4.5.1)

10-55 Hz, 1.5mm P to P

=0.3dB Change

Mating Durability:

(IEC 874-1 sec. 4.5.32)

1000 mating cycles

Clean every 25

< 0.2 dB Change
 

Operating Temperature

-40°C to +85°C