Normal Fiber Optic Patch Cord/Cable
Fiber optic patch cords, also known as patch cables, are used to connect optical devices or components. They have a connector on each end, allowing for easy connection and disconnection. Patch cords come in different connector types, lengths, and fiber types (single-mode or multi-mode). They can be classified based on fiber type, connector type, cable type, jacket color, length, and use case.
Different types of patch cords serve specific purposes in various applications, including telecommunications, data centers, medical equipment, and more.
Classification by primary Connector Types
LC patch cords
LC Patch Cords have small LC connectors, making them ideal for high-density fiber optic environments. They offer reliable connectivity, low insertion loss, and are commonly used in data centers and telecommunications networks. The LC connectors come in three different types of ferrules (PC, UPC and APC), that is usually determined by the operation requirement. These patch cords can be Simplex (Single fiber) or Duplex (Double fiber). It can either be indoor or outdoor (CPRI) depending on the environment it is used. LC patch cords can have LC connectors on both side or different connectors such as SC, FC, ST, MTRJ, MU or E2000 on the other side. As per required by the operation, patch cords can be Single Mode (G657A, G652D, or G655) or Multimode (OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, or OM5) with either standard colors or special colored cable
| Connector Type | LC, SC, FC, ST, MU, MTRJ, E2000 | |||
| Mode | Single Mode | Multi Mode | ||
| Polish Type | PC | UPC | APC | PC |
| Insertion Loss (dB) | ≤0.3 | ≤0.2 | ≤0.3 | ≤0.3 |
| Return Loss (dB) | ≥45 | ≥50 | ≥60 | ≥35 |
| Connector Type | MPO | |||
| Insertion Loss (dB) | ≤0.7 | ≤0.7 | ≤0.5 | |
| Return Loss (dB) | ≥30 | ≥50 | ≥25 | |
SC patch cords
SC patch cords use SC connectors and provide reliable fiber optic connectivity for various applications. They are durable, have low insertion loss, and are widely used in data centers and telecommunications networks. The SC connectors come in three different types of ferrules (PC, UPC and APC), that is usually determined by the operation requirement. These patch cords can be Simplex (Single fiber) or Duplex (Double fiber). It can either be indoor or outdoor (CPRI) depending on the environment it is used. SC patch cords can have SC connectors on both side or different connectors such as LC, FC, ST, MTRJ, MU or E2000 on the other side. As per required by the operation, patch cords can be Single Mode (G657A, G652D, or G655) or Multimode (OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, or OM5) with either standard colors or special colored cable
FC patch cords utilize FC connectors and offer reliable fiber optic connectivity. They are commonly used in data centers, telecommunications, and other network applications, providing durable connections with low insertion loss and excellent performance. The FC connectors come in three different types of ferrules (PC, UPC and APC), that is usually determined by the operation requirement. These patch cords can be Simplex (Single fiber) or Duplex (Double fiber). It can either be indoor or outdoor (CPRI) depending on the environment it is used. FC patch cords can have FC connectors on both side or different connectors such as LC, SC, ST, MTRJ, MU or E2000 on the other side. As per required by the operation, patch cords can be Single Mode (G657A, G652D, or G655) or Multimode (OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, or OM5) with either standard colors or special colored cable
| Connector Type | LC, SC, FC, ST, MU, MTRJ, E2000 | |||
| Mode | Single Mode | Multi Mode | ||
| Polish Type | PC | UPC | APC | PC |
| Insertion Loss (dB) | ≤0.3 | ≤0.2 | ≤0.3 | ≤0.3 |
| Return Loss (dB) | ≥45 | ≥50 | ≥60 | ≥35 |
| Connector Type | MPO | |||
| Insertion Loss (dB) | ≤0.7 | ≤0.7 | ≤0.5 | |
| Return Loss (dB) | ≥30 | ≥50 | ≥25 | |
ST patch cords use ST connectors and provide reliable fiber optic connectivity. They are commonly used in various network applications, offering durable connections with low insertion loss and reliable performance. The ST connectors come in three different types of ferrules (PC, UPC and APC), that is usually determined by the operation requirement. These patch cords can be Simplex (Single fiber) or Duplex (Double fiber). It can either be indoor or outdoor (CPRI) depending on the environment it is used. ST patch cords can have ST connectors on both side or different connectors such as LC, SC, FC, MTRJ, MU or E2000 on the other side. As per required by the operation, patch cords can be Single Mode (G657A, G652D, or G655) or Multimode (OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, or OM5) with either standard colors or special colored cable
| Connector Type | LC, SC, FC, ST, MU, MTRJ, E2000 | |||
| Mode | Single Mode | Multi Mode | ||
| Polish Type | PC | UPC | APC | PC |
| Insertion Loss (dB) | ≤0.3 | ≤0.2 | ≤0.3 | ≤0.3 |
| Return Loss (dB) | ≥45 | ≥50 | ≥60 | ≥35 |
| Connector Type | MPO | |||
| Insertion Loss (dB) | ≤0.7 | ≤0.7 | ≤0.5 | |
| Return Loss (dB) | ≥30 | ≥50 | ≥25 | |
MTRJ patch cords use MTRJ connectors and provide efficient and space-saving fiber optic connectivity. They are commonly used in high-density applications such as data centers and telecommunications networks, offering reliable performance with low insertion loss. The MTRJ connectors come in three different types of ferrules (PC, UPC and APC), that is usually determined by the operation requirement. MTRJ patch cords are Duplex (Double fiber) by default. It can either be indoor or outdoor (CPRI) depending on the environment it is used. MTRJ patch cords can have MTRJ connectors on both side or different connectors such as LC, SC, FC, ST, MU or E2000 on the other side. As per required by the operation, patch cords can be Single Mode (G657A, G652D, or G655) or Multimode (OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, or OM5) with either standard colors or special colored cable
| Connector Type | LC, SC, FC, ST, MU, MTRJ, E2000 | |||
| Mode | Single Mode | Multi Mode | ||
| Polish Type | PC | UPC | APC | PC |
| Insertion Loss (dB) | ≤0.3 | ≤0.2 | ≤0.3 | ≤0.3 |
| Return Loss (dB) | ≥45 | ≥50 | ≥60 | ≥35 |
| Connector Type | MPO | |||
| Insertion Loss (dB) | ≤0.7 | ≤0.7 | ≤0.5 | |
| Return Loss (dB) | ≥30 | ≥50 | ≥25 | |
MU patch cords use MU connectors, which are small and provide reliable fiber optic connectivity. They are commonly used in high-density applications and offer efficient performance with low insertion loss. The MU connectors come in three different types of ferrules (PC, UPC and APC), that is usually determined by the operation requirement. These patch cords can be Simplex (Single fiber) or Duplex (Double fiber). It can either be indoor or outdoor (CPRI) depending on the environment it is used. MU patch cords can have MU connectors on both side or different connectors such as LC, SC, FC, ST, MTRJ, or E2000 on the other side. As per required by the operation, patch cords can be Single Mode (G657A, G652D, or G655) or Multimode (OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, or OM5) with either standard colors or special colored cable
| Connector Type | LC, SC, FC, ST, MU, MTRJ, E2000 | |||
| Mode | Single Mode | Multi Mode | ||
| Polish Type | PC | UPC | APC | PC |
| Insertion Loss (dB) | ≤0.3 | ≤0.2 | ≤0.3 | ≤0.3 |
| Return Loss (dB) | ≥45 | ≥50 | ≥60 | ≥35 |
| Connector Type | MPO | |||
| Insertion Loss (dB) | ≤0.7 | ≤0.7 | ≤0.5 | |
| Return Loss (dB) | ≥30 | ≥50 | ≥25 | |
E2000 patch cords use E2000 connectors, offering reliable fiber optic connectivity with high precision and low insertion loss. They are commonly used in data centers and telecommunications networks for demanding applications. The E2000 connectors come in three different types of ferrules (PC, UPC and APC), that is usually determined by the operation requirement. These patch cords can be Simplex (Single fiber) or Duplex (Double fiber). It can either be indoor or outdoor (CPRI) depending on the environment it is used. E2000 patch cords can have MU connectors on both side or different connectors such as LC, SC, FC, ST, MTRJ, or MU on the other side. As per required by the operation, patch cords can be Single Mode (G657A, G652D, or G655) or Multimode (OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, or OM5) with either standard colors or special colored cable
| Connector Type | LC, SC, FC, ST, MU, MTRJ, E2000 | |||
| Mode | Single Mode | Multi Mode | ||
| Polish Type | PC | UPC | APC | PC |
| Insertion Loss (dB) | ≤0.3 | ≤0.2 | ≤0.3 | ≤0.3 |
| Return Loss (dB) | ≥45 | ≥50 | ≥60 | ≥35 |
| Connector Type | MPO | |||
| Insertion Loss (dB) | ≤0.7 | ≤0.7 | ≤0.5 | |
| Return Loss (dB) | ≥30 | ≥50 | ≥25 | |
