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Spec. n°: AD-22-03-005 Date: Mar ‘02
L’Aquila - Italy www.optoplast.org
Adapter SC/FC Rectangular Metal Body Technical Specification
_________________________________________________ Spec. n. AD-22-03-005 GENERAL This specification covers the requirement of the conversion adapter SC/FC Rectangular Metal Body for SM and MM applications.
APPLICATIONS
Telecommunications
Local area network
Fibre optic instruments
Testing of optical devices with different connectors
Updating patch panel cable and connector configurations
FEATURES
Low insertion loss
High durability
Precision alignment straight split sleeves
Reducing space requirements
Eliminating unnecessary interconnect mating losses
Improving existing interconnect systems
MODELS The conversion adapter SC/FC Rectangular is available with Nickel-plated zinc alloy external SC housing. The straight alignment sleeves are available as:
Zirconia (recommended for SM applications)
High Quality Phosphor Bronze (recommended for SM applications)
Standard Phosphor Bronze (recommended for MM applications)
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OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS Typical Insertion Loss [dB] at 1310 nm SM
MM
Adapter Type
Zirconia Sleeve
Phosphor Bronze High Quality Sleeve
SC/FC Rectangular PC
0.10
0.15
0.25
SC/FC Rectangular APC
0.10
0.15
-
Phosphor Bronze Standard Sleeve
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS Connector / Adapter Withdraw Force (side SC)
> 100 N
Insertion loss variation during withdraw force test
< 0.20 dB
Insertion Loss variation after 500 connections
< 0.10 dB
MATERIALS Component
Material SC Side
FC Side
External housing
Nickel Plated Zinc Alloy
Nickel Plated Zinc Alloy
Internal housing
PBT
-
Dust cap
PBT
Vinyl
Stainless steel
-
Mount Plate Sleeve
Phosphor Bronze or Zirconia
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS min
max
Operating Temperature [°C ]
- 40
+ 85
Storage Temperature [°C ]
- 40
+ 95 3
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RECOMMENDED PANEL DIMENSION The following drawing shows the dimensions recommended for the panel hole. Panel hole SC Side
Panel Thickness
Panel hole FC Side
Max panel thickness
KEY WIDTH FC SIDE
Model
PC
APC
SC/FC Rectangular Metal Body
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TECHNICAL DRAWING
SC/FC Rectangular Adapter
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