Product Information

Specification

About:

This product is a 15-meter-long optical fiber patch cord with a pair of single-mode fibers enclosed within. It is designed for use in a variety of telecommunications and data networking environments that require single-mode fiber capabilities for long-distance and high-bandwidth data transmission.

Also Known As:

• Fiber optic jumper
• Single-mode fiber patch lead
• Optical network pigtail
• SM patch cable
• OS1/OS2 fiber optic cable

Common Applications:

• Data center interconnects to link servers, switches, and storage devices across greater distances within the facility
• Telecommunications systems for connecting subscribers to the central office or within long-distance networking infrastructures
• Enterprise networking for high-speed connections between devices or network segments
• Campus backbones, to interconnect various buildings over a wide geographic area
• Fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP), fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), fiber-to-the-business (FTTB) infrastructures, particularly in scenarios requiring runs of cable over larger distances within the premises
• Backbone installations in structured cabling, where single-mode fiber is preferred due to its higher bandwidth and distance capabilities

Standards:

• OS1/OS2: These standards define the cable's suitability for indoor (OS1) and outdoor (OS2) installations, particularly for single-mode fibers.

• IEC 60793-2-50: This standard classifies optical fibers, and would include the types of fibers used in this patch cord.

• TIA/EIA-568: A telecommunications standard that specifies the performance criteria for fiber optic cabling and components.

• ITU-T G.652: A recommendation defining the characteristics of single-mode optical fibers.

Construction:

• Core: The central, light-carrying part of the fiber, typically made from silica, which is optimized for single-mode transmission.

• Cladding: Material surrounding the core that reflects light back into the core, maintaining the light signal within the fiber.

• Jacket: The protective exterior that shields the internal components of the cable from physical and environmental damage.

• Connectors: While not specified by the part number, common connectors for such a patch cord would include types like LC, SC, FC, or ST.

Features:

• Low Insertion Loss: To maintain strong signal transmission with minimal power loss at connection points.

• High Return Loss: To minimize signal reflection back to the source, which can cause interference in the signal transmission.

• Single-Mode Fiber: Enables high-speed transmission over long distances by allowing only a single light mode to propagate through the fiber.

• Precision Connectors: Often feature UPC or APC polishing to reduce insertion loss and back reflection.

• Robust Construction: Made to be durable and handle the stress of installation and environmental exposure, especially for longer lengths like 15 meters.

• Compliance with Standards: Meets or exceeds relevant industry standards to ensure consistent performance and safety.

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