LC Connector Family

A Furukawa Company

Simplifying Adds, Moves, and Changes with a High Density Solution

Product Description
OFS listened to our customers, and responded by delivering the next generation ber optic LC Connector Solution for private and public networks. The LC Connector Solution was developed in response to customer needs for smaller and easier-to-use ber optic connectivity. OFS Labs created a solution that reduces the space required on panels, outlets, and in closets by 50% throughout the network. It simplies moves, adds, and changes and saves you money. The LC Connector uses an improved version of the familiar, user-friendly telephone plug, which provides a reassuring, audible click when engaged. The unique combination of small size and the click of connectivity makes the LC Connector the right choice for your network. Designed to work together, the LC Solution is a complete family of products designed to offer the optimal, highdensity solution for private and public networks. The LC Solution is Telcordia, ANSI/EIA/TIA and IEC compliant.

LC Connector Family

Features:
Half the size of the standard connectors RJ45 push-pull style housing Polarized Pull-proof PC nish Anti-snag latch Minimal polish

The LC fiber optic family consists of:

Field Mountable Connectors Simplex Patchcords Duplex Patchcords Hybrid Patchcords Pigtails Duplex Adapters Simplex Adapters LIU and LGX Panels Collar with adapters for MULTIMAX Panel and Outlets Tool and Consumable Kits

Benefits:
Doubles ber density in shelves and outlets lowering system costs Allows easy disengagement in dense spaces Assures high repeatability, maintains transmit/receive direction Maintains optical contact under loads, and helps prevent accidental disconnects Helps minimize transmission problems. Optimizes optical contact Improves durability and reduces cross-connect rearrangement effort Reduces installation time for eld mountable connectors

Applications:
Telecommunications Networks Local Area Networks Data Processing Networks Device Terminations Premises Distribution Cable Television Fiber-to-the-Home Fiber-to-the-Desktop

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LC Connector
The LC Connector, developed by OFS Laboratories, represents the next generation small form factor (SFF) connector. The LC Connector Solution reduces the space required on panels, outlets and in closets by approximately 50% throughout the network. It simplies moves, adds and changes and helps save you money. The LC Connector uses an improved version of the familiar, userfriendly RJ-style telephone plug that provides a reassuring, audible click when engaged. The new, one-piece design enhances the connectors durability and meets side-load requirements of standard 2.5 mm connectors. The connector can only be installed into the adapter in one orientation thus maintaining proper polarization and alignment. The straight-in motion signicantly reduces debris and enhances optical performance. The unique combination of small size and the click of connectivity make our LC Connector the right choice for todays high performance networks. Two versions are available. The jumper connector is designed for 1.6 to 2.0 mm cordage. A trigger as well as the standard latch make the jumper connector easy to engage and disengage. The behind-the-wall (BTW) version is designed to mount on 0.9 mm buffered ber. The BTW version uses nger catch and extended latch to make the LC easy to engage and disengage. The LC Connector is easily eld mountable and all of the tools necessary are contained in the 1032B kit combined with the D182959 upgrade kit. The upgrade kit contains a microscope adapter, polishing tool and connector holders. Consumable kits containing enough material to mount approximately 200 connectors (not included) are available for both the multimode and single-mode connectors. Order a D182983 consumable epoxy kit for multimode connectors, or the D182977 consumable epoxy kit when using single-mode connectors. LC Field Mountable Connector Tuned Specifications
Specication Ferrule Diameter Cable OD Insertion Loss m,s Return Loss Mating Durability (Insertion Loss Change after 500 Reconnects Temperature Stability Insertion Loss Change Tip Material
1 1

Singe-Mode and Multimode LC BTW Connectors

A B

BTW Connector
Ref. A B C D E F Minimum 0.7 1.8

Jumper Connector
Dimensions mm Maximum 30 32 1.4 49 51 3.4

D E

Ordering Information
Description LC Connectors SM Simplex Jumper - Individual SM Simplex Jumper - 100 Pack SM Simplex Jumper - 100 Pack SM Simplex Jumper - 1000 Pack SM Simplex Jumper - 100 Pack SM Duplex Jumper SM Duplex Jumper - 100 Pack SM BTW SM BTW SM BTW - 100 Pack SM BTW - 100 Pack MM Simplex MM Duplex MM Duplex MM BTW MM BTW MM BTW Product Code P1100A-Z-126.0 P1100A-Z-125.0-100 P1100A-Z-125.5-100 P1100A-126.0-1000 P1100A-Z-126.0-100 P1102A-Z-126.0 P1102A-Z-126.0-100 P1101A-Z-126.0 P1101A-Z-126.0-100 P1101A-Z-125.0-100 P1101A-Z-125.5-100 P1001A-Z-127.0 P1002A-Z-127.0 P1002A-Z-127.0-100 P1001A-Z-127.0 P1001A-Z-127.0-100 P1001A-Z-127.0-100 Comcode 109 154 559 109 167 502 109 167 510 109 047 753 109 167 528 108 137 605 108 241 969 107 764 300 107 764 420 109 095 364 109 095 356 108 064 445 108 138 678 108 241 977 107 764 292 108 247 412 108 247 412

Value 125.5 m .9 mm BTW 0.25 dB, 0.3 dB 55 dB < 0.2 dB -40 F to +167 F (-40 C to +75 C) < 0.3 dB Zirconia

Complete connection concatenated statistics, 8.3/125 ber, 62.5/125 ber, dry connection. This data was obtained through laboratory testing and simulated eld environments for buffered ber (0.9 mm) only. The performance of the P1001A-Z-125 and P1101A-Z-125 is representative of all OFS multimode and single-mode LC connectors mounted on buffered ber.

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LC Adapter
The LC adapters from OFS feature a self-adjusting mechanism designed to accommodate panels of thickness between 1.55 to 1.75 mm (0.50 to 0.067 inches). The LC duplex adapter occupies approximately the same space as an SC simplex adapter, doubling the density capacity of the equipment. Our LC Adapter is designed to work together with the complete LC product family to offer an optimal, high-density solution for your network. The adapter has a square prole and can be rotated to any of four positions in the panel. It is available in single-mode, multimode, simplex and duplex options. LC adapters can mount in panels designed to t the 5-inch, 7-inch, and 9-inch LGX shelves. Three versions are available. One option is a low prole LC single-mode duplex adapter that ts the opening of an SC simplex adapter. It ts panels of thickness between 1.55 to 1.75 mm (0.50 to 0.067 inches). A similar low prole LC single-mode duplex adapter is available for printed wiring board use where the adapter is simply pressed into holes provided on the board. The duplex angled mount LC adapter latches into a rectangular panel opening 17.83 mm high (max 17.98 mm) by 17.23 mm wide (max 13.39 mm) wide. The 45 design provides a downward angle that minimizes front panel clearance needed by the interconnect jumpers.

Single-Mode LC Duplex Adapter

Multimode LC Duplex Adapter

Our LC Adapter products include:

Single-mode, simplex and duplex Multimode, simplex and duplex LC adapter in SC footprint Single-mode angled mount duplex adapter Single-mode duplex PWB mounted adapter
.475 (12.06) .575 (14.60) .146 (3.71) .073 (1.85)

Angled Mount LC Adapter

Low Prole Duplex LC Adapter

Low Prole LC Adapter

Panel Latch Optical Plane .600 (15.24) 1.050 (26.67) .506 (12.85) .709 .004 (18.01 0.10) .522 .010 (13.26 0.25) 2X .098 .004* (2.49 0.10) * Holes are optional .384 .010 (9.75 0.25)

.370 (9.4)

Ordering information on next page.

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LC Adapter Ordering Information

Description MM LC simplex adapter MM LC duplex adapter MM LC duplex adapter (1000 pack) Laserwave MM LC duplex adapter SM LC simplex adapter SM LC duplex adapter SM LC duplex adapter , 100 pack SM LCAPC simplex adapter SM LCAPC simplex adapter (1000 pack) SM LCAPC duplex adapter SM LCAPC duplex adapter (100 pack) SM LCAPC duplex adapter (1000 pack) MM LC in SC footprint duplex adapter MM LC in SC footprint duplex adapter (100 pack) LaserWave MM LC in SC footprint duplex adapter SM LC in SC footprint duplex adapter SM LC in SC footprint duplex adapter (100 pack) SM LC in SC footprint duplex adapter (1000 pack) SM LCAPC in SC footprint duplex adapter SM LCAPC in SC footprint duplex adapter (100 pack) SM LC Duplex Angled Adapter (100 pack) SM LCAPC Duplex Angled Adapter (100 pack) 45 Deg Mount LC Multimode Duplex Adapter 45 Deg Mount LC Multimode Duplex Adapter (100 pack) 45 Deg Mount LC LaserWave MM Duplex Adapter 45 Deg Mount LC LaserWave MM Duplex Adapter (100 pack) 45 Deg Mount LC Single-mode Simplex Adapter (100 pack) 45 Deg Mount LCAPC SM Simplex Adapter (100 pack) 45 Deg Mount LC Multimode Simplex Adapter 45 Deg Mount LC Multimode Simplex Adapter (100 pack) 45 Deg Mount LC LaserWave MM Simplex Adapter 45 Deg Mount LC LaserWave MM Simplex Adapter (100 pack) SM LC Duplex Angled Shielded Adapter, short dust caps SM LC Duplex Angled Shielded Adapter (100 pack) SM LC Simplex Angled Shielded Adapter SM LC Duplex (in SC footprint) Shielded Adapter SM LC Duplex (in SC footprint) Shielded Adapter (100 pack) SM LC Duplex (in SC footprint) Shielded, Shuttered Adapter SM LC Duplex (in SC footprint) Shielded, Shuttered Adapter (100 pack) SM LCAPC Duplex (in SC footprint) Shielded, Shuttered Adapter SM LCAPC Duplex (in SC footprint) Shielded, Shuttered Adapter (100 pack) SM LC Simplex Shielded Adapter SM LC Simplex Shielded Adapter (100 pack) SM LC Duplex Shielded Adapter SM LC Duplex Shielded Adapter (100 pack) Product Code C1001B-1 C1001B-2 C1001B-2-1000 C1001B-2-LS C1101A-1 C1101A-2 C1101A-2-100 C1201B-1 C1201B-1-1000 C1201B-2 C1201B-2-100 C1201B-2-1000 C1004B-2 C1004B-2-100 C1004B-2-LS C1104A-2 C1104A-2-100 C1104A-2-1000 C1204A-2 C1204A-2-100 C1101A-2-UA-100 C1201A-2-UA-100 C1001B-2-UA C1001B-2-UA-100 C1001B-2-UA-LS C1001B-2-UA-LS-100 C1101A-1-UA-100 C1201A-1-UA-100 C1001B-1-UA C1001B-1-UA-100 C1001B-1-UA-LS C1001B-1-UA-LS-100 C1101A-2-SA-SDC C1101A-2-SA-100 C1101A-1-SA C1104A-2-S C1104A-2-S-100 C1104A-2-SS C1104A-2-SS-100 C1204A-2-SS C1204A-2-SS-100 C1101A-1-S C1101A-1-S-100 C1101A-2-S C1101A-2-S-100 Comcode 107 764 243 108 072 497 109 161 323 108 911 710 107 764 268 108 072 489 300 541 232 108 388 901 300 471 265 108 388 919 300 528 684 300 471 273 108 950 312 108 950 411 300 478 138 300 515 210 300 444 197 300 444 205 108 950 379 108 950 460 300 538 576 300 538 584 300 538 550 300 538 568 300 538 592 300 538 600 300 538 493 300 538 527 300 538 451 300 538 469 300 538 535 300 538 543 300 432 267 108 999 194 109 148 288 109 188 649 109 188 664 109 188 631 109 188 656 300 388 402 300 388 410 300 387 966 300 387 974 300 387 982 300 387 990

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LC Jumpers
OFS offers extensive line of LC ber optic jumpers. Included in the offering are both simplex and duplex jumpers as well as hybrids and pigtails. The LC Connector used on the LC Patchcords has a trigger mechanism that allows the connector to be easily engaged and disengaged. This trigger also prevents the plug from snagging when jumper cables are being routed. On multimode duplex jumpers, the trigger also allows the two plugs to be simultaneously disengaged. The LC Jumpers are available in 1.6 mm diameter cordage. 1.6 mm cordage, the smallest in the industry, allows greater jumper density in a fully loaded frame and prevents congestion in overhead racks. A duplex jumper made from a gure-eight MiniCord Cordage does not require a bulky bifurcation joint thereby saving space in the frame. The duplex MiniCord jumper can be peeled apart with ease so that two cords can be installed as one, then easily separated into two, saving time and effort. Single-mode cordage uses OFS depressed clad ber providing excellent bend loss performance. The bend radius permits you to install jumpers in spaces with limited maneuverability or around sharp corners. Jumpers are tested and must meet a maximum insertion loss of 0.25 dB. Jumpers come in xed lengths or can be ordered in custom lengths.
LC AllWave FLEX Simplex Jumper

Duplex LC Multimode Connector

LC Jumper Specifications
Single-Mode* Multimode* Loss1: m, s, (Tuned) 0.06 dB, .06 dB 0.10, 0.10 dB Return Loss Minimum 55 dB 20 dB Cable OD 1.6 mm 1.6 mm Cable Retention2 (cordage) 20 lbs./88.9N 20 lbs./88.9N Mating Durability for 500 Reconnects < 0.2 dB <0.2 dB Insertion Loss Change Temperature Stability (40C to +75C) < 0.3 dB < 0.3 dB Insertion Loss Change Tip Material Ceramic Ceramic 1 Complete connection concatenated statistics 8.3/125 ber, 62.5/125 ber, dry connection.
2

Simplex LC Single-Mode Connector

Simplex LC Angled-Polished Connectors

Cable dependent to cause permanent light transmission failure. Figures representative of use with OFS jumper cordage or equivalent.

Ordering information on next page.

* The performance is representative of all LC factory jumpers herein.

6" Min to 12" Max 154.2mm to 226.6mm

Length per Code

2.0" 50.77mm

B A

B A

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LC Jumper Assemblies SMART Coding

Examples: JP3WY001LCUSCU003M Jumper Plenum 3.0 mm AllWave FLEX Fiber Yellow 1 ber (Simplex) LCU SCU 003 Meters long JR2WY002LCUSCU003M Jumper Riser 2.0 mm AllWave FLEX Fiber Yellow 2 bers (Zip) LCU SCU 003 Meters long JR9WY001LCUUNC003M Jumper Riser 900 m AllWave FLEX Fiber Yellow 1 ber LCU UNC (Pigtail) 003 Meters long

SMART Code syntax below has spaces between eld sets for visibility. Actual SMART Code should not include any spacing.

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Cable Design JH1 = LSZH 1.6 mm JH2 = LSZH 2.0 mm JH3 = LSZH 3.0 mm JH4 = LSZH 4.8 mm (Simplex Only) JH5 = LSZH 4.8 mm I/O (Simplex Only) JN6 = Nylon 600 m (Simplex Only) JN9 = Nylon 900 m (Simplex Only) JP3 = Plenum 3.0 mm JP4 = Plenum 4.8 mm (Simplex Only) JP6 = Plenum 600 m (Simplex Only) JP9 = Plenum 900 m (Simplex Only) JPO = Plenum OverJacket (Duplex Only) JRD = Riser DFX (Duplex Only) JR1 = Riser 1.6 mm JR2 = Riser 2.0 mm JR3 = Riser 3.0 mm JR4 = Riser 4.8 mm (Simplex Only) JR5 = Riser 4.8 mm I/O (Simplex Only) JR6 = PVC Riser 600 m (Simplex Only) JR9 = PVC Riser 900 m (Simplex Only) JRO = Riser OverJacket (Duplex Only) JRS = Riser SBJ 900 m (Simplex Only) Fiber Type B = Blue Tiger (Blue Jacket Only) D = EZ Bend (White Jacket Default) F = LaserWave 550 (Aqua Jacket Default) H = LaserWave 150 G+ (Aqua Jacket Default) L = 62.5 m Multimode (Orange Jacket Default) M = 50 m Multimode (Orange Jacket Default) W = AllWave FLEX (Yellow Jacket Default) Z = LaserWave 300 (Aqua Jacket Default)

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Length
001 - 999

Unit Of Measure M = Meters (Min. 1 m) C = Centimeters (Min. 15 cm simplex/45 cm duplex) F = Feet (Min. 1 ft) I = Inches (Min. 6 in. simplex/18 in. duplex)

Connector Ends A & B LCA = LC Angle Polish (Single Mode Only) LA4 = LC Angle Polish 40 Degree Boot (Single Mode Only) LC4 = LC Ultra Polish 40 Degree Boot LCU = LC Ultra Polish LCS = LC Ultra Polish Short Boot (1.6mm & 2.0mm Only) LCF = LC Ultra Polish Soft Boot (900um Only) LCD = LC Ultra Polish Single Mode Duplex w/ Clip SCA = SC Angle Polish (Single Mode Only) SAS = SC Angle Polish Short Boot (1.6mm & 2.0mm Single Mode Only) SCU = SC Ultra Polish SCS = SC Ultra Polish Short Boot (1.6mm & 2.0mm Only) SCF = SC Ultra Polish Soft Boot (900um Only) STP = STII+ Ultra Polish Pool Proof (Use with RISER & LSZH) ST2 = STII Ultra Polish (Use with PLENUM Cordage) FCA = FC Angle Polish (Single Mode Only) FCU = FC Ultra Polish UNC = UNConnectorized (Stub, Pigtail) (End B only) Fiber Count 001 = Simplex 002 = Duplex Zip 004 = Quad Round Cable (1.6 mm Sub Units Riser Only) Jacket Color B = Blue (Blue Tiger & AllWave FLEX Fiber) O = Orange (50 m & 62.5 m Multimode Fiber) S = Slate (Optional color 62.5 m Multimode Fiber) W = White (EZ Bend Fiber) K = Black (Indoor/Outdoor 4.8 mm Cordage Fiber) Y = Yellow (AllWave FLEX Fiber) A = Aqua (LaserWave 150 G+, 300, 550 Fiber)

LC Angled Polished

AllWave, Blue Tiger, EZ-Bend, LaserWave and LGX are registered trademarks of OFS FITEL, Inc. Use electronic les, available at: www.ofsoptics.com - Use less paper For additional information please contact your sales representative. You can also visit our website at www.ofsoptics.com or call 1-888-berhelp (1-888342-3743) from inside the USA or 1-770-798-5555 from outside the USA. OFS reserves the right to make changes to the prices and product(s) described in this document at any time without notice. This document is for informational purposes only and is not intended to modify or supplement any OFS warranties or specications relating to any of its products or services. Copyright 2010 OFS FITEL, LLC. All rights reserved, printed in USA. OFS Marketing Communications fap-116-0910

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