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FC/PC Angled Cable Assembly
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FC/PC Cable Assemblies
The FC/PC factory polished cable assemblies incorporate 3M’s pre-radiused PC
zirconia ceramic technology to provide high optical performance and minimize
reected power to -55 dB.
FC/PC Reflection (dB)
FC/PC Insertion Loss (dB)
FC/PC Angled Cable Assemblies
In order to meet the system requirements of the cable TV(CATV) industry and
other high-speed digital systems, 3M has developed a single-mode FC 8° angle-
polished connector to minimize reections to a mean of -80 dB.
Worldwide, there are two defacto standards for FC/APC connectors; a 2.0 mm
nominal connector key and a 2.15 mm connector key are in widespread use. Long
term, it is expected that the 2.0 mm nominal connector key will dominate the
marketplace.
Specially designed, tight key couplings are available for both the 2.0 mm and
2.15 mm connectors which offer premium optical performance. The angled end
nishes of the connectors could also mate with the standard FC couplings with
an additional 0.15 dB insertion loss.
Features — Benefits
FC/PC Angled Cable Assemblies
8° angle polish on ferrule
Low reections, mated or unmated
(patents issued US 5,351,327,
intermateable with other FC/PC 8° angled
US 5,458,582, US 5,321,784)
connectors meeting industry standards
Contacting bers
Low, stable insertion loss
Zirconia ceramic ferrule
Durable, compliant material
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