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Fiber Optic Patch Cords & Pigtails

Broadest choice of patchcords in the industry

PDR Fiber Optic Patch Cords and Pigtails offer IEC/EIA/TIA/GR-326 compliant, factory-terminated singlemode and multimode assemblies with multiple connector, cable, and fiber options.
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Technical Specifications

Cable Diameter0.9 mm | 2.0 mm | 3.0 mm (or custom)
Cable ConfigurationSimplex | Duplex | Fanout (up to 24F)
SM Fiber TypeOS2 | G.657A1 | G.657A2
MM Fiber TypeOM1 | OM2 | OM3 | OM4
Connector TypesFC | LC | SC | ST | MPO | MU | MTRJ | DIN | D4 | Biconic | SMA | E-2000
PolishUPC | APC | PC
SM Insertion Loss (PC)≤0.3 dB
SM Return Loss, UPC≥50 dB
SM Return Loss, APC≥60 dB
MM Insertion Loss (PC)≤0.3 dB
MM Return Loss (PC)≥35 dB
Exchangeability≤0.2 dB
Repeatability≤0.2 dB
Operating Temperature−20°C to +75°C

Key Features

  • Widest connector selection: FC, DIN, LC, MU, MTRJ, SC, ST, MPO, D4, Biconic, SMA, E-2000
  • Singlemode fibers: OS2, G.657A1, G.657A2, multimode fibers: OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4
  • Simplex, duplex, and fanout (up to 24F) configurations; 0.9 mm, 2.0 mm, and 3.0 mm cable diameters
  • Low insertion loss ≤0.3 dB (PC) for both SM and MM; high return loss ≥50 dB UPC, ≥60 dB APC
  • Exchangeability and repeatability both ≤0.2 dB for consistent mating performance
  • Boot styles: standard, short boot, 90° bendable boot, and uniboot for high-density applications

Applications & Use Cases

  • Data centre structured cabling and patch panel interconnections in high-density SM and MM environments
  • Telecommunications central office and outside plant cross-connects requiring low-loss, reliable patch cords
  • Enterprise and campus LAN backbone and horizontal cabling with SM (OS2/G.657) or MM (OM3/OM4) fiber
  • FTTx access network distribution point and subscriber premises connections with bend-insensitive G.657A fiber