Fiber Optic Patch Cords

ST FIBER OPTIC
PATCH CORDS

Description
The ST* connectors used in our patch cords
employ half-twist bayonet locking
mechanism and high quality 2.5mm zirconia
ferrules. They are fully compatible with
existing ST type hardware.

In addition to basic testing, some mechanical

and environmental tests per IEC or Telcordia
are also performed periodically to guarantee
the best quality. For standard patch cords,
sampling check is performed on ferrule
geometry to ensure high percentage of
polished connectors meeting GR-326
requirements. For premium grade, ferrule geometry is tested on all patch cords to meet these
GR-326 requirements.

Other than standard single mode and multimode fibers, OM2, and OM3 fibers are also
available upon request. Flame retardant grade cable sheathing options are offered. Riser
rated cable will be provided as standard. LSZH and Plenum can be provided upon request.
*ST is a trademark of Lucent Technologies

Features Applications
ST compatible bayonet coupling Local Area Networks
Metal body and zirconia ferrule Fast Ethernet
Low insertion loss and high return loss Fiber Channel
Materials meet RoHS requirements ATM Networks
Riser, Plenum, and LSZH cables Instrumentation
available

Optical Performance Distribution

Insertion Loss, MM 62.5/125um Insertion Loss, SM 9/125um

* Typical performance charts and actual data may vary from lot to lot.

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Specifications
Characteristics Unit Value/Performance Comments
SM MM
SPC UPC
Basic
Insertion Loss (IL) dB <0.3 IEC 61300-3-4
Return Loss (RL) dB >45 >50 >23 IEC 61300-3-6
IEC 61300-2-2, coupling and uncoupling 500 cycles,
Endurance dB ∆IL<0.2
clean every 25 cycles
Operating Temperature °C -20 ~ +70
Storage Temperature °C -40 ~ +70
Ferrule end-face geometry
Radius of Curvature (R) mm 7-25 NA Telcordia GR326(4.4.5)
Apex Offset um <50 NA Telcordia GR325(4.4.5)
Fiber Protrusion nm <50 NA Telcordia GR326(4.4.5)
<125 Telcordia GR326(4.4.5). For PC, Under Cut
Fiber Under Cut nm NA
@R=7-10 <-0.02R3+1.3R2-31R+325 when R=10-25mm
Mechanical
Drop dB ∆IL<0.2 IEC 61300-2-12, 1.5m, 5 drops, no damage
IEC 61300-2-1, 10-55Hz, 0.75mm amplitude, 0.5
Vibration dB ∆IL<0.2
hrs/axis
Telcordia GR326(4.4.3.2), 0.9kg, +90°, 100cycles,
Flex dB ∆IL<0.2
for 2mm or larger cable
Telcordia GR326(4.4.3.3), 1.35kg load, +2.5 turns,
Twist dB ∆IL<0.2
10 cycles, for 2mm or larger cable
Telcordia GR326(4.4.3.4), 3.4kg at 90°, 6.8kg at 0°,
Pull Proof dB ∆IL<0.2
for 2mm or larger cable
Static Bending dB ∆IL<0.2 IEC 794-1-2, 60mm diameter 10 turns
IEC 794-1-2, 102kg for 2mm or larger cable, 10.2kg
Crushing dB ∆IL<0.2
for 900m cable
Environmental
Salt mist No sign of corrosion IEC 61300-2-26, 5% NaC1, 30°C, 7 days
Cold dB ∆IL<0.2 IEC 61300-2-17, -20°C, 96 hrs
Dry Heat dB ∆IL<0.2 IEC 61300-2-18, 70°C, 96 hrs
Damp Heat dB ∆IL<0.2 IEC 61300-2-19, 40°C, 95%RH, 96 hrs
Transmission
Characteristics Unit G652 SM Std. 50um 62.5um OM2 OM3
dB/km 0.4/0.3 2.8 3.0 2.8 2.8
Max. Attenuation
(nm) (1310/1550) (850) (850) (850) (850)
MHz•km 500/500 200/200 750 2000
Min. Bandwidth -
(nm) (850/1300) (850/1300) (850) (850)
ps/ <3.0
Dispersion Coefficient - - - -
nm2•km (1310nm)

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We reserve the rights to make any changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. No liability is assumed.