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N/A = Not Supported/Not Applicable
Designation | Core/Cladding Diameter (µm) | Type | Fast Ethernet 100BASEFX |
1Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-SX |
1 Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-LX | 10 Gigabit Ethernet 10GBASE | 40 Gigabet Ethernet 40GBASE | 100 Gigabit Ethernet 100GBASE | 40G- SWDM4 | |
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OM1* | 62.5/125 | Multimode | 2000 MG | 275 Meters | 550 Meters (mode conditioning patch cable required) | 33 Meters | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
OM2* | 50/125 | Multimode | 82 Meters | |||||||
OM3 (Laser Optimized) | 50/125 | Multimode | 550 Meters | 100 Meters | 300 Meters | 100 Meters | 100 Meters | |||
OM4 (Laser Optimized) | 50/125 | Multimode | 400 Meters | 150 Meters | 150 Meters | 400 Meters | 100 Meters | |||
OM4 (Laser Optimized) | 50/125 | Multimode | 100 Meters | 150 Meters | ||||||
Singlemode | 9/125 | Singlemode | 5km at 1310 nm | 10 km at 1310 nm |
The LC fiber optic connector is a small form factor connector that snaps in. It includes a 1.25 mm ceramic ferrule. The LC connector is very popular and offers great performance for high density or compact areas. Most SFP modules accept LC connectors.
The SC fiber optic connector is a snap-in connector that latches with a push-pull motion. It includes a 2.5 mm ceramic ferrule. This connector and is commonly used because it provides excellent performance. Many media converters accept SC connectors.
The ST fiber optic connector is typically metallic and utilizes a spring-loaded twist and lock style connection with a bayonet mount. It includes a 2.5 mm ferrule that is usually ceramic but can also be polymer. Many media converters accept ST connectors.
The FC fiber optic connector is a metallic connector that is threaded and screws on. It includes a 2.5 mm ceramic ferrule. It’s been mostly phased out but is still sometimes used is applications where vibration and movement can become an issue.
MT-RJ is a duplex connector with both fibers in a single polymer ferrule. It uses pins for alignment and has male and female versions. Multimode only, field terminated only by pre-polished/splice method.
Includes a Clip that holds the 2 simplex connectors together (can be removed to switch polarity) Note: ST & FC connectors are not clipped
Typically used only with singemode fiber when using bi-directional devices
Note: This is an example of a LC simplex connector
The LC-LC uniboot design allows one cable to carry both fibers, reducing cable congestion when routing.
The LC-LC uniboot design allows one cable to carry both fibers, reducing cable congestion and the pull-push connector promotes easy insertion and removal on high density applications.
In Singlemode fiber, our ST and MTRJ connectors are available in an upgraded UPC polish option, and our LC, SC, and FC are available in both UPC and APC polish. APC connectors feature a fiber end face that is polished at an 8-degree angle, while UPC connectors have a slight curvature for better core alignment. The different polish options help with improving return loss, which is a measurement of reflected light.
Because the APC polish makes the connectors end face angled, you must continue to use APC components throughout the link for better alignment. So, an APC connector should work with equipment that specifies APC, and any adapter panels and patch cords should also be APC.