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About:

This is a 5-meter long fiber optic patch cord designed for single-mode (OS1/OS2) optical fiber networks. The cord is equipped with two fibers and is typically used to connect various types of telecommunications equipment or within structured cabling systems that require high bandwidth and long-distance capabilities.

Also Known As:

• Single-mode fiber optic patch cable
• Fiber optic pigtail
• Optical network jumper
• SM (Single-Mode) patch cord

Common Applications:

• Data center connectivity, linking servers, switches, and storage systems
• Telecommunications linking between central offices or within subscriber networks
• Enterprise networks to connect workstations to servers and shared devices
• Campus networks to interconnect buildings
• Long-range networking, including metropolitan area networks (MANs) and wide area networks (WANs)
• Connecting equipment in fiber to the premises (FTTP) deployments

Standards:

• OS1/OS2: Standards for single-mode fiber, with OS1 generally for indoor use and OS2 for outdoor use, offering a higher performance for longer transmission distances.

• TIA/EIA-568: Standard for the network cabling that outlines the technical parameters for telecommunications cabling systems.

• IEC 60793-2-50: International standard for the classification of optical fiber types.

• ITU-T G.652: Recommendation for the characteristics of single-mode optical fibers and cables.

Construction:

• Core: The central part of the fiber where light is transmitted.

• Cladding: Surrounds the core and is designed to keep the light within it.

• Jacket: The protective outer layer of the patch cord, which can be made of various materials depending on the intended use (indoor vs. outdoor, plenum vs. non-plenum spaces).

• Connectors: The specific type of connector at each end is not given in the part number, but common types include LC, SC, FC, and ST.

Features:

• Low Insertion Loss: Critical for maintaining signal strength over connections.

• High Return Loss: Important for reducing signal reflections that can interfere with data transmission.

• Single-Mode Fiber: Optimized for high-speed and long-distance transmission, with a smaller core diameter that allows only one mode of light to propagate, reducing dispersion.

• Precise Connector Polishing: Connectors are typically polished (PC, UPC, or APC) for minimal signal loss and reflection.

• Robust Construction: Designed to withstand physical and environmental stresses without compromising performance.

• Compliance: Patch cords usually comply with flammability and safety standards relevant to the environment they will be installed in.

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