Product Description
Introduction
This singlemode simplex fibre patch cable with SC-APC (SCA) male connectors on both ends, manufactured with OS2 9/125 µm singlemode optical fibre. Designed for indoor premises and NBN connections (ONT → router, patch panel → equipment, FTTP patching), this patch cord delivers low loss, high return-loss performance suitable for broadband, FTTP and other singlemode telecom/data applications. The cable is supplied with a White jacket (OS2 standard), LSZH jacket for safe indoor use, and factory-polished APC end-faces for excellent back-reflection performance.
Key features
- Length: 20 metres (fixed tolerance ±2%)
- Fibre type: OS2, singlemode 9/125 µm
- Connector type: SC-APC to SC-APC (commonly written SCA-SCA) — angled 8° APC polish
- Configuration: Simplex (one fibre)
- Jacket colour: White
- Jacket material: LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) — suitable for indoor/NBN installations
- Typical insertion loss: ≤0.10 dB (typical) — ≤0.30 dB (maximum, per mated pair)
- Return loss (APC): ≥60 dB (typical)
- 100% tested for insertion loss and end-face quality before shipping
Technical specifications
Optical
- Fibre core/cladding: 9/125 µm (singlemode)
- Fibre class: OS2 (ITU-T G.652.D compliant)
- Attenuation (fibre): ≤0.40 dB/km @ 1310 nm; ≤0.30 dB/km @ 1550 nm (fibre nominal)
- Connector insertion loss: Typical ≤0.10 dB; Guaranteed ≤0.30 dB (per mated pair)
- Connector return loss: APC ≥60 dB (typical)
- Polish type: APC (angled physical contact, 8°)
Mechanical & environmental
- Cable type: Simplex, 3mm
- Jacket material: LSZH
- Minimum bend radius: ≥30 mm (static); ≥60 mm (dynamic/repeat bending)
- Tensile strength (short term): typically ≥20 N (manufacturer dependent)
- Operating temperature: −20 °C to +70 °C (typical)
- Storage temperature: −40 °C to +85 °C
- Durability: Connector durability typically ≥500 matings
