🔌 SC Fiber Optic Connector – Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
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Connector Type | SC (Subscriber Connector) |
Ferrule Diameter | 2.5 mm (ceramic) |
Polish Type | UPC (Ultra Physical Contact) / APC (Angled Physical Contact) |
Insertion Loss | ≤ 0.25 dB typical (≤ 0.3 dB max) |
Return Loss | ≥ 55 dB for UPC / ≥ 65 dB for APC |
Cable Compatibility | Singlemode & Multimode fibers |
Operating Temperature | -40°C to +75°C |
Durability | ≥ 500 mating cycles |
Mount Type | Snap-in / Push-pull locking mechanism |
Color Coding | Blue (UPC), Green (APC), Beige (Multimode) |
Standard Compliance | TIA/EIA-568, IEC 61754-4, RoHS |
🔍 Common Variants
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SC/UPC – Flat polished, used for data, telecom, and LAN.
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SC/APC – Angled polished (8°), ideal for RF video or FTTH with low back-reflection.
📦 Typical Applications
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Fiber to the Home (FTTH)
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Local Area Networks (LANs)
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Data Centers
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Optical Network Terminals (ONTs)
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Media converters & transceivers
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