Description
| Feature | SM , MM | |||
| Type of connector | FC/SC/ST/LC/MU/MT-RJ/ESCON/E2000 | |||
| Diameter(mm) | 0.9,2.0,3.0 | |||
| Polish | MM UPC | MM APC | SM UPC | SM APC |
| Insert Loss | <0.3dB | <0.3dB | <;0.3dB | <0.3dB |
| Return Loss | <25dB | <50dB | <60dB | |
| Exchange ability | <0.2dB | |||
| Repeatability | <0.2dB | |||
| temperature range（℃） | -40~+85 | |||
Fiber Patch Cord — Complete Specifications
Fiber patch cords (also called fiber jumpers or patch cables) are factory-terminated assemblies used to connect equipment in telecommunications rooms, data centers, ODF frames, FTTH installations, and test environments. ZTO Cable’s fiber patch cord series covers all standard connector types (LC, SC, FC, ST, MU, MT-RJ, ESCON, E2000), all fiber modes (OS2 singlemode G.652.D, G.657.A1, G.657.A2; OM1 62.5/125 µm; OM2 50/125 µm; OM3 / OM4 / OM5 multimode 50/125 µm), all polish types (PC, UPC, APC), and standard lengths from 0.5 m to 100 m. Custom lengths and custom connector combinations (e.g., LC-LC, SC-LC, FC-ST, APC-UPC hybrid) are available on request.
Available Options
| Option | Choices |
|---|---|
| Connector types | LC, SC, FC, ST, MU, MT-RJ, ESCON, E2000 (single-mode and multimode variants) |
| Connector configuration | Simplex, Duplex (zipcord), Multi-fiber (MTP/MPO 12/24 cores) |
| Fiber mode | OS2 (G.652.D / G.657.A1 / G.657.A2 singlemode 9/125 µm); OM1 (62.5/125 µm); OM2 (50/125 µm); OM3 / OM4 / OM5 (50/125 µm bend-insensitive) |
| Polish type | PC (multimode only); UPC (singlemode and multimode); APC (singlemode only, 8° angle, green boot) |
| Cable diameter | 0.9 mm (simplex tight-buffered); 2.0 mm (duplex zipcord standard); 3.0 mm (duplex zipcord heavy-duty); 3.6 mm (multi-fiber) |
| Jacket material | PVC (OFNR riser); LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen, OFNR / OFNP); armored (stainless steel spiral) |
| Jacket color (mode code per TIA-598-D) | OS2 — Yellow; OM1 — Orange; OM2 — Orange; OM3 — Aqua; OM4 — Violet (Magenta); OM5 — Lime green; APC — Green connector boot |
| Standard lengths | 0.5 m, 1 m, 1.5 m, 2 m, 3 m, 5 m, 7 m, 10 m, 15 m, 20 m, 30 m, 50 m, 100 m; custom lengths on request |
| Insertion loss (typical) | ≤ 0.20 dB (LC/SC singlemode UPC); ≤ 0.30 dB (FC/ST); ≤ 0.35 dB (MPO/MTP multimode) |
| Insertion loss (max) | ≤ 0.30 dB (LC/SC SM UPC); ≤ 0.50 dB (FC/ST); ≤ 0.75 dB (MPO/MTP) |
| Return loss | ≥ 50 dB (UPC SM); ≥ 60 dB (APC SM); ≥ 35 dB (UPC MM OM3/OM4); ≥ 25 dB (PC MM OM1/OM2) |
| Exchange ability | ≤ 0.2 dB |
| Repeatability | ≤ 0.2 dB (≥ 1000 mating cycles) |
| Operating temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| Standards | IEC 61753-1, IEC 61300-3-35, TIA-568.3-E, ISO/IEC 11801-1, Telcordia GR-326-CORE |
Key Features
- Factory-terminated and 100% tested: every patch cord is tested for insertion loss, return loss and endface geometry per IEC 61300-3-35; test report ships with each assembly.
- All standard connector types: LC, SC, FC, ST, MU, MT-RJ, ESCON, E2000 in simplex, duplex and multi-fiber (MPO/MTP) configurations.
- All fiber modes: OS2 singlemode (G.652.D, G.657.A1, G.657.A2 bend-insensitive); OM1 / OM2 / OM3 / OM4 / OM5 multimode (50/125 µm and 62.5/125 µm).
- All polish types: PC, UPC, APC with color-coded boots (blue = UPC SM, green = APC, beige = multimode).
- All standard lengths: 0.5 m to 100 m with custom lengths on request.
- Bend-insensitive fiber option: G.657.A1 / G.657.A2 for tight routing inside racks and shallow cable trays.
- LSZH jacket (default): flame-retardant, low-smoke, zero-halogen compliant with IEC 60332-3; PVC and armored variants available.
- Custom hybrid assemblies: any connector combination (e.g., LC-SC, FC-LC, APC-UPC) available on request.
Applications
- Data center fiber backbone patch between switches, ODF frames, and patch panels
- FTTH and central office equipment room jumpers
- Transceiver (SFP / SFP+ / XFP / QSFP) port patch links
- CATV and analog video overlay networks (APC patch cords)
- Enterprise telecom and equipment room interconnects
- Test and measurement instrument patch links (LC, FC)
- Industrial and SCADA fiber patch links (armored patch cords)
For product-specific configurations (LC-LC G.657.A2, MPO/MTP multimode, armored, etc.), browse the full ZTO Cable patch cord product line. This page covers the legacy specifications matrix and the complete option set; specific pre-configured products are linked from related products below.
