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Fiber Optic Connector, Field Installable
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Fiber Optic Connector, Field Installable

Field-installable fast connectors for quick, tool-light on-site termination.

Field-installable SC connector for tool-light on-site termination with no adhesives or polishing, fully zirconia-ceramic ferrule, ≤0.3 dB IL, ≥45 dB (PC)/≥55 dB (APC) RL, re-assemblable.
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Technical Specifications

Connector InterfaceSC
Polish TypePC / APC
Body TypeType-A / Type-B
Ferrule MaterialFully Zirconia-Ceramic
Insertion Loss≤0.3 dB
Return Loss≥45 dB (PC) / ≥55 dB (APC)
Compatible Cable3.1×2 mm flat / 3 mm drop / 2.0 mm / 0.9 mm

Key Features

  • Field installable without adhesives, polishing, or electrical power, ready for immediate on-site use
  • Fully zirconia-ceramic ferrule: nominal 2.5 mm diameter, ±0.5 mm tolerance, ≤1 µm fiber concentricity
  • Ferrule end-face geometry compliant with Telcordia GR-326 interferometric measurement standard
  • Low insertion loss ≤0.3 dB and high return loss ≥45 dB (PC) / ≥55 dB (APC)
  • Re-assemblable design reduces connection defect rate and simplifies field maintenance and rework
  • Type-A: compact 52.4 × 9 × 7.3 mm body, compatible with 3.1 × 2 mm flat cable

Applications & Use Cases

  • FTTx last-mile fiber drops and subscriber premises installations requiring rapid field termination
  • Telecommunications access network buildouts where on-site polishing equipment is impractical
  • Enterprise and campus network fiber installations demanding fast, reliable connector assembly
  • Field restoration and emergency repair of optical fiber links with minimal downtime