S C Ca b le As s e m b lie s
SC Cable Assemblies are designed for the most advanced fiber optic systems
requiring exceptional stability, low reflections (single-mode) and high density. The
cable assemblies can be converted from simplex to duplex quickly and easily in
the field using the SC duplex clip with no additional tools.
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S C Re fle c t io n (d B)
S C In s e rt io n Lo s s (d B)
S C 8 ° An g le d P C Ca b le As s e m b lie s , S in g le -m o d e
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 SC 8° angle-
polished connector to minimize reflections to a mean of -80 dB.
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Fe a t u re s — Be n e fit s
S C 8 ° An g le d P C Ca b le As s e m b lie s
8° Angle polish on ferrule
(patents issued US 5,351,327,
US 5,458,582, US 5,321,784)
Low reflections, mated or unmated;
intermateable with other SC 8° angled
connectors meeting industry standards
Contacting fibers
Low, stable insertion loss
Isolated ferrule design
Push-pull mating (SC)
Zirconia ceramic ferrule
Thermoplastic shell
Not affected by cable disturbance
High density, repeatable connections
Durable, compliant material
Corrosion resistant
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20
15
10
5
20
15
10
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-65- 66-67-68
-84
-85
-69 -70 -72-73
-71
-75 -76-77-78
-81-82-83
-79-80
-74
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S C 8 ° An g le d In s e rt io n Lo s s (d B)
S C 8 ° An g le d Re fle c t io n (d B)
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