LC/PC Connector SM

Name: LC/PC Connector SM
Brand: Ever Expresslink
SKU: lc-pc-connector-sm-173

Fiber Optic ConnectorPCSingle Mode

LC/PC Connector SM is part of the fiber optic connector range built by Ever Expresslink Limited in Ningbo, China. It is built on the LC (Lucent Connector) interface.

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Product Overview

LC/PC Connector SM is part of the fiber optic connector range built by Ever Expresslink Limited in Ningbo, China. It is built on the LC (Lucent Connector) interface.

LC fiber optic connectors and related LC fiber products are widely used in telecommunications and on various kinds of the fiber optic equipment. LC comes from the name Lucent Connector; the name suggests its designer. LC is a typical small form fiber connector that dominates the market today.

LC is about half size of the SC connector and LC use 1.25mm ferrule. LC connectors and related products have both single mode and multimode types. The LC connector family includes single mode LC UPC connector, single mode LC APC connector and multimode LC UPC connector. There is simplex LC connectors and duplex types. We supply various kinds of LC fiber optic connectors, adapters, attenuators and cable assemblies. These products are compliant to TIA /EIA and IEC standard. They are suitable to use in Gigabit Ethernet, multimedia, industrial and military applications.

LC uses a 1.25 mm ferrule in an RJ-style latch body, giving roughly twice the port density of SC in the same panel width. The latch is small and breaks if the cord is pulled sideways out of a dense panel. Use a boot or a push-pull tab on panels packed to 48 ports and above.

Single-mode fiber carries one propagation mode in a 9 µm core, so pulse spreading stays low and the link budget is set by loss rather than dispersion. Use it for access, metro and long-haul spans, for PON distribution and for anything that has to survive a future speed upgrade.

PC is the baseline physical-contact polish, with a lighter dome than UPC. It appears on older plant and on multimode links where return loss is not the limiting factor.

Key Benefits

Supplied as LC/PC Connector SM, so the part you receive matches the designation you ordered against
PC end face: It appears on older plant and on multimode links where return loss is not the limiting factor.
Single Mode at 9/125 µm: Use it for access, metro and long-haul spans, for PON distribution and for anything that has to survive a future speed upgrade.
Full connector range from one supplier and one order
Component-level pricing for volume assembly
Bulk packing suited to production rather than single repairs

Problems It Solves

Housings that do not seat consistently in a given adapter brand
Spring force drift that changes physical contact under the same mating load
Sourcing separate parts for each connector type from separate suppliers
Repair benches held up waiting for a single component type

Application Scenarios

Enterprise switch uplinks
Practice terminations in a fiber training program
Building custom assemblies for a one-off project
Producing patch cords and pigtails on an assembly line
Re-terminating damaged cords on a repair bench

Who It Is For

Cable assembly houses producing their own cords and pigtails
OEM equipment makers integrating optical interfaces
Repair and refurbishment benches
Training centers and technical schools

Technical Features

LC (Lucent Connector) interface
The latch is small and breaks if the cord is pulled sideways out of a dense panel. Use a boot or a push-pull tab on panels packed to 48 ports and above.
Single Mode fiber at 9/125 µm
Spring-loaded ferrule assembly for stable physical contact
Crimp sleeve and strain-relief boot supplied with the body
Standard-compliant housing dimensions for adapter interchangeability
Single-mode and multimode ferrule bore options

Materials

Zirconia ceramic ferrule
Copper alloy crimp sleeve
Stainless or copper alloy body hardware
Thermoplastic housing and boot
Stainless compression spring

Specifications

Product Designation	LC/PC CONNECTOR SM
Product Family	Fiber Optic Connector
Connector Interface	LC (Lucent Connector)
End Face Polish	PC
Fiber Mode	Single Mode (9/125 µm)
Manufactured In	Ningbo, China
Warranty	One year against defects in materials and workmanship

Values shown are those carried by the product designation. Dimensional and optical values for a specific order are confirmed on the quotation.

Manufacturing Process

Ferrule bore inspection on incoming ceramic
Housing and hardware assembly
Spring force setting and verification
Dimensional check against the connector standard
Kit packing with crimp sleeve and boot

Quality Control

Ferrule bore diameter sampled from each ceramic lot
Housing dimensional checks against the applicable standard
Spring force verified on sample units
Trial termination and polish from each production lot
Packing count and kit completeness verified before dispatch

Customization Options

Single-mode or multimode ferrule bore
Ferrule length and boot style
Bulk or kitted packing
Private-label packaging for distributors
Matched sets with the corresponding adapters

Compared With Other Options

SC	SC is more forgiving to handle; LC fits twice the ports per rack unit
MTRJ	MTRJ carries a duplex pair in one ferrule; LC keeps the two fibres separately serviceable
APC version	APC adds an eight degree angle so reflections leave the core, which matters on PON, CATV and RF-over-glass paths. It is not interchangeable with this part.
Multimode version	Multimode is cheaper to drive over short in-building distances but cannot carry the reach or the upgrade headroom of single mode.

Use Guide

Handling LC/PC Connector SM

Before You Order

Match ferrule bore to the fiber you are terminating
Follow the epoxy manufacturer's mix ratio and cure schedule
Polish in stages, inspecting the end face between stages

In Service

Verify geometry on an interferometer before the assembly is released
Measure insertion loss and return loss on the finished assembly
Store unused bodies capped and dry

FAQ

Questions About LC/PC Connector SM

What do you need from us to quote LC/PC Connector SM?

The quantity, the destination and anything that has to match on your side: connector and polish at each end, fiber mode and core size, and length where the item is an assembly. If you are matching a part you already buy, send the sample and we will quote against it.

Can LC/PC Connector SM be supplied with a different connector interface?

Yes. LC (Lucent Connector) is what this designation carries, and the same family is stocked across the other mainstream connector standards. Tell us the port you have to mate with and we will confirm the equivalent part.

Is LC/PC Connector SM available in the other fiber mode?

This item is single mode. Single-mode alignment tolerance is tight. End-face cleanliness matters more here than on any multimode link. The corresponding version in the other fiber mode is available; confirm the installed plant at both ends before ordering.

Can I get single-mode and multimode bore in the same connector type?

Yes. Ferrule bore is specified per order, and single-mode and multimode versions of the same connector family are available together.

Are the housings compatible with other brands of adapter?

The housings are built to the published dimensions of each connector standard, so they mate with standard-compliant adapters. If you are matching a specific installed adapter, send us the part and we will confirm before you commit to volume.