Patch cords are the most-touched part of any fiber network, so connector quality and polish decide whether insertion loss stays inside budget.
SC, LC, FC, ST and MU connectors in UPC and APC polish, plus MPO/MTP multi-fiber assemblies. Hybrid cords with a different connector on each end are available.
Standard UPC assemblies are typically within 0.3 dB and low-loss assemblies within 0.2 dB, while MPO assemblies are typically within 0.35 dB. Every cord is tested and the measured value is recorded against your order specification.
MPO assemblies are built in 8, 12, 16 and 24-fiber ferrule counts, and trunk cables using these can be supplied up to 144 fibers.
MPO polarity is defined as Type A, B or C, which determines how the fibers map between the two ends. Tell us the polarity used in your patch panels and cassettes and we will match it.
LSZH, riser and plenum rated jackets in 2.0 mm and 3.0 mm sizes, with 0.9 mm buffered tails available for pigtails.
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