3.0mm SC/UPC - ST/UPC Single-mode Simplex Fiber Optic Patch Cable from CHINA ARTIC FIBER is a type of optical fiber cable used for high-speed data transmission in telecommunications, networking, and other fiber optic applications.
Talk to usConnector Types:
SC/UPC on one end:
SC (Subscriber Connector) – A push-pull snap-in connector, common in telecom and datacom.
UPC (Ultra Physical Contact) – A polished ferrule for low insertion loss and high return loss.
ST/UPC on the other end:
ST (Straight Tip) – A bayonet-style connector, often used in older networks and industrial applications.
UPC polish ensures better performance than PC (Physical Contact) connectors.
Performance Characteristics:
Low Insertion Loss (typically <0.3dB);
High Return Loss (>50dB for UPC connectors);
Wavelengths: Optimized for 1310nm & 1550nm (standard single-mode wavelengths).
Advantages of This Cable:
Flexible 3.0mm jacket allows easier routing in tight spaces;
Mixed connectors (SC & ST) enable compatibility between different devices;
Single-mode fiber supports long-distance transmission (up to tens or hundreds of kilometers with proper equipment).
Common Alternatives:
Same connectors but duplex (SC/APC - ST/APC for better return loss);
Different jacket sizes (2.0mm or 900µm for higher density);
Multimode version (OM1/OM2/OM3/OM4) for short-range applications.
Performance Metrics
✔ Insertion Loss: <0.3 dB (typical);
✔ Return Loss: >55 dB (APC polish ensures minimal reflections);✔ Tensile Strength: ≥100N (3.0mm jacket provides robust protection).
✔ Telecommunications networks;
✔ Data centers (interconnecting different equipment with mixed connector types);
✔ Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) installations;
✔ Test & measurement setups;
✔ CATV and broadcast systems.
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