'FibreOptics'FC/PC & FC/UPC Connector
Overview
FC/PC & FC/UPC connector products have been a consistent and popular option for optical terminations for over two decades, principally for Telecommunications, CATV, LAN, WAN, Test & Measurement and Medical & Sensor applications. There is a constant demand for reliable and proven solutions to provide high data transmission capacities on future communications networks. Interconnectivity components, such as FC/PC & FC/UPC connectors, are critical elements within these powerful fibre optic networks. Precision optical ferrules, proven mechanics and its choice across a broad spectrum of networks and applications, make this connector a firm option for network builders and specifying engineers.
Performance Criteria
| Parameters | FC/PC | FC/UPC |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal Fibre O/D | 125µm ± 0.2µm | |
| Insertion Loss (Typical) | 0.2dB | |
| Insertion Loss (Maximum) | 0.4dB | |
| Return Loss (Typical) | -50dB | -55dB |
| Mating Durability (500 cycles) | <=0.2dB | |
| Temperature Stability | <=0.3dB | |
| Operating Temperature °C | -40°C to +80°C | |
| Storage Temperature °C | -40°C to +85°C | |