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FPA Datasheet, PDF (1/1 Pages) ITT Industries – Fiber Optic
Fiber Optic
FPA
The Fiber Optic PatchCord Assemblies
(FPA) series are available in single-
mode and multi-mode, in simplex and
duplex. They are manufactured and tested to
industry standards. They are in accordance to
Telcordia, TIA/EIA, and IEC specifications.
FPA cable assemblies are available in
Premium and Standard performance levels.
The Premium performance grade cable
offering is for applications requiring high-
performance. The Standard performance
grade cable offering is for applications where
cost is of most concern.
Applications:
• Fast Ethernet, Data Communications LAN
and WAN
• High-Speed Enterprise Servers
• Multiplexors, Switches, and Routers
• Optical Access and ATM Networks
Equipment
• Optical Transport and Telecommunications
Switching Equipment
For more information: www.ittcannon.com/cat297
Product Features
• FPA are available in 3 mm dia. cable
with industry standard connectors in the
LC, SC, ST, and FC single channel
connector types. VF-45 and MT-RJ are also
available. LC/LC assemblies are with 900 µm
buffered fiber (Un-ruggedized), 1.6 dia. and
3 mm dia. jacket optional (Ruggedized).
• Premium performance grade cables offer
low-loss superior performance at
competitive prices for optimum value to
customers:
– Ultra PC polish (3U grade-Ultra Physical
Contact polish)
– Angled PC polish (3A grade-Angle
Physical Contact polish)
• Standard performance grade cables for cost
conscious applications:
– PC polish (5P grade-Physical Contact
polish)
• Single-mode (Yellow Jacketed-8.3/125 µm)
cables are manufactured in PC, UPC, and
APC polish versions.
• Multi-mode (Orange Jacketed-62.5/125 µm
ZipCord) is standard for FPA cable assemblies.
Multi-mode 50/125 µm fiber is optional.
• UL-listed OFNR Riser rated jacket. Optional
UL-listed OFNP Plenum rated cable jacket for
routing under computer room floors and in
air circulating ducts.
• Standard FPA offering in 1 m, 2 m, 3 m,
5 m and 10 m lengths. Optional non-
standard cable lengths and a variety of
other connector types. Patch cord
assemblies with various connector type
pairings are also available.
• Meets TIA/EIA 568 specifications.
Compliance with Telcordia GR-326-CORE
also available.
• All assemblies are 100% tested for optical
attenuation performance.
• Cost effective custom cable assemblies in
special lengths and/or connectors built to
customer specific configuration.
Performance Specifications
PC (5P)
UPC (3U)
APC (3A)
PC (5P)
Single-mode
Insertion Loss: ≤ 0.5 dB, Return Loss: ≥ –35 dB
Insertion Loss: ≤ 0.3 dB, Return Loss: ≥ –55 dB
Insertion Loss: ≤ 0.3 dB, Return Loss: ≥ –65 dB
Multi-mode
Insertion Loss: ≤ 0.5 dB
Please contact your local Cannon representative: www.ittcannon.com/support/ContactUs
Version 05.01.03
G-03
Dimensions are shown in mm (inch)
Dimensions subject to change
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