The CS® connector was introduced as a replacement to current duplex LC connectors which are too big for newer generation transceiver interfaces and to increase the connector density in patch panels. The CS® connector is operated with a push-pull mechanism having two cylindrical, spring-loaded 1.25 mm ferrules, within a single housing. The CS® connector’s two ferrules are pitched at 3.8 mm apart, which is the minimum possible spacing to meet today’s TOSA and ROSA optics requirement. The CS® connector can be used with 2 mm jacketed cable.
CS® Connector Designed for next generation 200/400G transceiver QSFP-DD and OSFP
CS Patchcord
- 40% size reduction compared to LC Duplex
- Connector adopted by QSFP-DD, OSFP and COBO
- Performance exceeds LC
- Push/Pull tab for a better usability in high density applications
- for a better usability in high density applications
- Double the density in patch panel compared to LC
- IEC random mating Grade B
| Insertion loss (IL) (IEC 61300-3-4) |
MM PC | SM Ultra PC Grade B |
SM Angle PC Grade B |
| 0.25 dB typ 0.50 dB 97% |
0.12 dB typ 0.25 dB 97% |
0.15 dB typ 0.25 dB 97% |
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| Return loss (RL1) (IEC 61300-3-6) |
>35 dB | >50 dB | >65 dB |
| Housing color | Aqua | Blue | Green |
| Boot color | White | White | White |
| Tab color | White | ||
| Assembly procedure | glue and polish | ||
| Connection | physical contact | ||
| Lock mechanism | push-pull tab | ||
| Standards | IEC/EN | ||
| Ferrule material | full ceramic zirconia 1.25 mm | ||
| Connector material | thermoplastic | ||
| Adapter material | polymer composite, zirconia sleeve |
- Next generation Telecom & LAN, WAN