86056-5000 Datasheet, PDF (1/4 Pages) Molex Electronics Ltd. – FC/APC Connectors & Adapters

FC/APC Connectors & Adapters
Features & Benefits
Applications
• NTT-FC* connector design
• One-piece body design
for quick & easy assembly
• Precision APC ferrule
- Superior performance
• Low insertion loss:
• Telecommunication networks
• CATV networks
< .25 dB TYP SM
• Low return loss:
< 60 dB
• Compatible with all APC hardware
- Standard NTT-FC key
- Tight fit key (compatible with
other manufacturers)
The Molex FC Angled Physical Contact (APC) connector series combines a NTT-FC connector design with a uniquely precise,
pre-angled, pre-radiused and pre-polished ferrule to deliver superior APC performance. This connector is available with
either the NTT-FC standard or non-standard, tight fit key configuration.
In angled fiber optic connectors, the ferrule endface geometry is especially critical. This is the reason Molex has developed a
unique polishing process which not only polishes an 8 degree angle on the ferrule endface, but also a 10mm radius. With
this endface geometry, physical contact of the fibers is maintained ensuring a minimum insertion loss and a maximum return
loss. Combining the pre-polished ferrule with the preassembled 1-piece body design produces a superior performance APC
connector that is easy to terminate in either the factory or in the field.
Flange mount or “D” hole adapters, in both standard or tight fit key configurations, provide connector-to-connector mating.
*NTT-FC is a trademark of NTT Advanced Technology Corporation
Optical Performance Distribution
Insertion Loss Performance
(SM, APC ferrule, 9/125µm fiber)
30
Avg.: 0.25 dB
25 Std. Dev.: 0.06 dB
20
15
10
5
0
0 0.04 0.08 0.12 0.16 0.2 0.24 0.28 0.32 0.36 0.4 0.44
Insertion Loss (dB)
Return Loss Performance
(9/125µm fiber, measured at 1550nm)
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
30
40
50
60
>70
Return Loss (dB)
MOLEX FIBER OPTICS DIVISION 5224 Katrine Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 / Tel: 800-A1-FIBER or [phone] Web: www.molex.com/fiber