foscoconnect.com
sales@foscoconnect.com
(510) 319-9878
Silicon Valley, CA, USA
sales@foscoconnect.com
(510) 319-9878
Silicon Valley, CA, USA
Product Overview
The ROBOfiber SCA-LCP-SD9-1M is a 1-meter singlemode (9/125µm) duplex fiber optic patch cord engineered for reliable, high-performance interconnections. Designed with a hybrid configuration, it features an SC/APC (Angle-Polished Physical Contact) interface on one end and an LC/UPC (Ultra Physical Contact) interface on the other. This allows seamless transitions between network hardware requiring differing polishes and connector footprints. The 8-degree angled polish on the SC termination minimizes back reflections, ensuring exceptionally high return loss for sensitive optical networks.
Technical Specifications
| Fiber Type | Singlemode 9/125µm |
|---|---|
| Cable Configuration | Duplex, Zipcord style |
| Connector A | SC/APC (8-degree angle polish) |
| Connector B | LC/UPC |
| Length | 1 Meter |
| Typical Insertion Loss | 0.2 dB |
| Return Loss | > 65 dB (APC) / > 50 dB (UPC) |
| Jacket Diameter | 1.8 mm |
| Jacket Color | Yellow |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +75°C |
Quality Assurance & Testing
- Each cable assembly is individually manually tested and verified for optical performance.
- Individual packaging is sealed and explicitly labeled with the measured insertion loss.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why does this duplex patch cord use both APC and UPC connectors?
- This hybrid cable is utilized to bridge connections between an equipment port requiring an angled SC/APC connector (such as optical transmitters or PON equipment) and a transceiver or patch panel using a standard LC/UPC footprint.
- What environments is this patch cord suitable for?
- While it supports a broad operating temperature range of -40°C to +75°C, it incorporates a standard 1.8mm indoor zipcord jacket. If used outdoors, it must be housed within environmentally sealed enclosures or protective conduit.