LC/UPC-LC/UPC SM Simplex Patchcord
LC/UPC-LC/UPC SM Simplex Patchcord is part of the fiber optic patchcord range built by Ever Expresslink Limited in Ningbo, China. It is built on the LC (Lucent Connector) interface.
Factory-terminated jumpers that turn a planned link budget into a working one
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Product Overview
LC/UPC-LC/UPC SM Simplex Patchcord is part of the fiber optic patchcord range built by Ever Expresslink Limited in Ningbo, China. It is built on the LC (Lucent Connector) interface.
We offer LC fiber cables and LC fiber patch, including single mode 9/125 and multimode 50/125, multimode 62.5/125, LC-LC, LC-SC, LC-ST, LC-MU, LC-MTRJ, LC-MPO, LC-E2000, LC-FC. Other types also available for custom design. Excellent quality and fast delivery.
The LC fiber cable is with a small form factor (SFF) connector and is ideal for high density applications. The LC fiber patch connector has a zirconia ceramic ferrule measuring 1.25mm O.D. with either a PC or APC endface, and provides optimum insertion and return loss. The LC fiber patch cable connector is used on small diameter mini-cordage (1.6mm/2.0mm) as well as 3.0mm cable. LC fiber cable connectors are available in cable assembled or one piece connectors. The LC fiber optic assemblies family is Telcordia, ANSI/EIA/TIA and IEC compliant.
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. Small form-factor transceivers are built around it, so LC is what a data-center or an access switch presents to you whether you wanted it or not.
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.
UPC is an ultra-physical-contact polish: a domed, highly polished end face that presses fiber core to fiber core. It is the default for most data, enterprise and general telecom patching.
Key Benefits
- Supplied as LC/UPC-LC/UPC SM Simplex Patchcord, so the part you receive matches the designation you ordered against
- UPC end face: It is the default for most data, enterprise and general telecom patching.
- 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.
- Simplex construction: A single fiber in one jacket, terminated at both ends. Use it for one-way paths, for monitoring taps and wherever a duplex pair would just be waste.
- One supplier for every mainstream connector, polish and fiber-mode combination
- Custom lengths, so cable management does not depend on coiling two spare meters behind a rack
Problems It Solves
- Link budgets that pass on paper and fail on site because connector loss was assumed rather than measured
- Cords that drift out of spec after repeated re-patching in an active patch field
- Mixed connector estates where the equipment port and the distribution frame never match
- Jacket ratings that fail a building inspection after the cabling is already installed
Application Scenarios
- Gigabit Ethernet Active Device Termination Premise Installations Telecommunication Networks Multimedia
- High-density ODF and patch panels
- Cross-connecting between patch panels in a campus riser
- Building portable test leads for field engineering kits
- Stocking spares for network maintenance crews
- Patching optical line terminals to splitter shelves inside a central office
Who It Is For
- OEM equipment makers bundling cords with their own hardware
- FTTH and access network operators patching between splitter shelves and subscriber feeds
- Data-center and enterprise cabling contractors building out patch fields
- System integrators commissioning transmission and monitoring equipment
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
- Jacket and boot color coded by polish type for quick field identification
- Individually bagged and end-capped so end faces stay clean until installation
- Zirconia ceramic ferrule with pre-polished end face
- Spring-loaded ferrule assembly to maintain physical contact under load
Materials
- Zirconia ceramic ferrule
- Copper alloy or stainless coupling hardware
- PVC, LSZH or OFNP jacket depending on the building code that applies
- Aramid yarn strength members
- Thermoplastic boot and housing
Specifications
| Product Designation | LC/UPC-LC/UPC SM SIMPLEX PATCHCORD |
|---|---|
| Product Family | Fiber Optic Patchcord |
| Connector Interface | LC (Lucent Connector) |
| End Face Polish | UPC |
| Fiber Mode | Single Mode (9/125 µm) |
| Cable Structure | Simplex |
| 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
- Fiber and connector kitting against the works order
- Epoxy injection and fiber insertion into the ferrule
- Oven curing of the epoxy bond
- Cleave and multi-stage polish to the specified end-face profile
- Interferometric and visual end-face inspection
- Insertion loss and return loss test on every unit
- End-cap fitting, labeling and individual bagging
Quality Control
- End-face geometry inspection before the cord is allowed to be tested
- Insertion loss and return loss measured per assembly, not per batch
- Tensile and side-pull checks on sample units from each production run
- Visual inspection for jacket damage, boot seating and label accuracy
- Final cleanliness check and end-cap fitting before packing
Customization Options
- Any length from short equipment jumpers to long riser runs
- Mixed connector types on each end for equipment-to-frame transitions
- UPC or APC polish specified per end
- PVC, LSZH, armoured or outdoor-rated jacket
- Custom boot colors, jacket printing and private-label packaging
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. |
Handling LC/UPC-LC/UPC SM Simplex Patchcord
Before You Order
- Confirm the connector type and polish at both ends against the equipment and the frame
- Confirm fiber mode and core size match the installed plant end to end
- Inspect and clean both end faces before every mating, including on a new cord
In Service
- Seat the connector fully until the latch or nut engages, then verify with a power meter
- Keep the bend radius above the cord's rated minimum through the whole route
- Re-cap any cord taken out of service instead of leaving the ferrule exposed
Questions About LC/UPC-LC/UPC SM Simplex Patchcord
What do you need from us to quote LC/UPC-LC/UPC SM Simplex Patchcord?
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/UPC-LC/UPC SM Simplex Patchcord 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/UPC-LC/UPC SM Simplex Patchcord 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.
What is the difference between UPC and APC on a patch cord?
UPC uses a domed end face for direct core contact. APC adds an eight degree angle so reflected light leaves the core, which matters on PON and RF-over-glass paths. APC cords are green, UPC cords are blue, and the two must not be mated to each other.
Which jacket should I specify?
PVC is the general-purpose choice. LSZH is normally required for enclosed public buildings and tunnels. Tell us the installation environment and the local code and we will confirm the jacket rating on the quotation.
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