Descriptions The FC fiber optic patch cord is with FC fiber optic connector. It is one of the most widely used types of fiber optic patch cord. The FC fiber optic patch cord can be simplex or duplex (zip cord), single mode or multimode. For single mode FC fiber optic patch cord , there are PC polished ones and APC polished ones, for multi mode FC fiber optic patch cord, they are all PC polished ones. FC fiber optic patch cord features low cost, simplicity as well as good durability; the ceramic ferrules of FC fiber optic patch cord make them accurate alignment. The fiber optic patch cords are with a locking tab on the cable termination; they are push and pull type fiber optic connectors. Generally FC fiber optic patch cord life cycle is with about one thousand times mating cycle. Features PC, UPC, APC Multi skive project High return loss Low insertion loss High reliability and stability Applications Telecommunication Testing equipment Long-haul telecommunication LAN system CATV systems Specifications Types Single mode Multi mode Diameter (mm) 0.9mm, 2.0mm or 3.0mm Optional Fiber cable Simplex or Duplex available Operating Wavelength 1310, 1550nm Insertion Loss (dB) 0.2 (UPC) 0.3 (APC) 0.3 (UPC) Return Loss (dB) 55 (UPC) 65 (APC) 35 (UPC) Exchangeability 0.2 dB Repeatability 0.2 dB Operating Temperature -40 to +75 Storage Temperature -40 to +85