The ST connector type patchcords are offered for MM or SM applications with PC polishing method. Various boot color combinations allows to specify duplex straight or crossed interconnection cable and M5 (50/125 µm) or M6 (62.5/125 µm) fiber type.
ST Patchcord
- Coupling nut radial track minimizes the rotation needed to mate the connector
- One piece body construction simplifies fields assembly
- Single mode and multimode versions available
- Ceramic ferrules are configured for easy hand or machine "Ultra" Polishing
- Optional boot colors available
- Boot options for 2.0 mm and 900 micron breakout cable
- Universal dust cap (fits ST, SC, FC)
| Insertion loss2 (IL) (IEC 61300-3-4) |
MM | SM Ultra PC |
| 0.15 dB typ | 0.15/0.20 dB typ/max | |
| Return loss2 (RL) (IEC 61300-3-6) |
≥ 30 dB | ≥ 50 dB1 |
| PDL2 | max 0.1 dB | |
|
Strain relief |
max 100 N3 | |
| Allowable input power | max 0.5 W | |
| Operating temperature | -30°C to +70°C | |
| Durability | min 500 cycles | |
| Assembly procedure | glue and polish | |
| Connection | physical contact | |
| Lock mechanism | bayonet cap | |
| Standards | Bellcore GR-326, TIA 568A | |
| Ferrule material | full ceramic zirconia | |
| Connector material | zinc alloy, nickel plated, thermoplastic rubber | |
| Connector lifetime | 20 years in environment defined by EN 61753-1:2007, category C |
Note: 1) RL ≥ 58 dB (UPC) and RL ≥ 78 dB (APC) measured with low coherence reflectometry (IEC 61300-3-6 method 3 OLCR)
2) valid over 1260-1650 nm wavelength range and within operation temperature range -30 to +70°C, tested according to IEC 61300-3-12
3) valid for cable diameter ≥ 2.0 mm
- LAN, WAN
- Measuring Technique
- Utilities
- Railways
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