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Spec. n°: AD-17-01-005 Date: Mar ‘02
L’Aquila - Italy www.optoplast.org
Adapter ST/SC Duplex
Technical Specification
__________________________________________________ Spec. n. AD-17-01-005 GENERAL
This specification covers the requirement of the conversion adapter ST/SC Duplex for SM and MM applications.
APPLICATIONS
Telecommunications
Local area network
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 ST/SC Duplex is available with PBT plastic or Nickel-plated zinc alloy external SC housing. The straight alignment sleeves are available as:
Zirconia (for SM applications)
High Quality Phosphor Bronze (recommended for SM applications)
Standard Phosphor Bronze (recommended for MM applications) 2
__________________________________________________ Spec. n. AD-17-01-005 OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS Typical Insertion Loss [dB] at 1310 nm SM
MM
Adapter Type
Zirconia Sleeve
Phosphor Bronze High Quality Sleeve
Phosphor Bronze Standard Sleeve
ST/SC Duplex PC
0.10
0.15
0.25
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
ST Side
External housing
PBT or Nickel Plated Zinc Alloy
PBT or Nickel Plated Zinc Alloy
Internal housing
PBT
-
Dust cap
PBT
Vinyl (red)
Stainless steel
-
Mount Plate Sleeve
Phosphor Bronze
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS min
max
Operating Temperature [°C ]
- 40
+ 60
Storage Temperature [°C ]
- 40
+ 80
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__________________________________________________ Spec. n. AD-17-01-005 RECOMMENDED PANEL DIMENSION The following drawing shows the dimensions recommended for the panel hole. Panel hole
Panel Thickness
Max panel thickness
TECHNICAL DRAWING ST/SC Duplex Adapter
END OF SPECIFICATION
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