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Specification

About:

This fiber optic patch cord pigtail is a single-fiber assembly with a length of 3 meters. The OS1/OS2 designation specifies that the fiber used in the pigtail conforms to the standards for both OS1 (tight buffer typically used in indoor applications) and OS2 (loose tube for outdoor applications), which are categories of single-mode optical fiber optimized for high-speed and long-distance telecommunications.

Also Known As:

• Single-mode fiber patch cord
• OS1/OS2 fiber optic pigtail
• Single-mode optical fiber lead
• 3m single-fiber pigtail

Common Applications:

• Data centers where single-mode fiber is essential for high-speed data transmission over long distances.
• Telecommunications linking for central offices or between service provider locations.
• Enterprise networks for interconnecting network components such as switches, servers, and routers.
• Structured cabling systems within buildings or campuses where single-mode fiber is required for its high bandwidth and low attenuation characteristics.
• Long-range fiber-optic networking applications like FTTH (Fiber to the Home) or FTTB (Fiber to the Building).

Standards:

• ITU-T G.652 or G.657, which are standards for single-mode optical fibers that define performance in terms of attenuation and bend sensitivity.
• IEC standards for the quality and performance of fiber optic connectors and cabling.
• ANSI/TIA/EIA standards relating to fiber optic cabling systems.
• ISO/IEC standards that outline requirements for network cabling infrastructure.

Construction:

• The pigtail would typically feature a high-quality, factory-terminated optical connector at one end. The type of connector is indicated by the product code but would generally be an LC, SC, FC, or ST connector.
• A 3-meter length of single-mode fiber optic cable, which would usually be jacketed in yellow to signify single-mode fiber.
• The opposite end of the pigtail is prepared for splicing to another optical fiber or termination as needed.
• It may include elements like a pulling eye, strain relief, or buffer tube for protection and ease of installation.

Features:

• Low insertion loss due to precision termination, which is vital for maintaining signal strength and integrity over the fiber optic network.
• High return loss to minimize signal reflection, a key factor in maintaining the quality of the signal in single-mode fiber applications.
• The 3-meter length allows more flexibility in routing the pigtail within a networking environment or cabinet.
• OS1/OS2 rating confirms the pigtail's compatibility with a broad spectrum of single-mode fiber applications, from intra-building to outdoor cabling.
• The construction might include features like bend-insensitive fiber (BIF) to allow for tighter bends without impacting performance.

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