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Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies
Cable assemblies used in patch
panels (fiber distribution units)
are an essential interface between
fiber outside plant cable and
optical equipment.
Cable assemblies also provide
interconnect capabilities between
equipment and distribution panels
and equipment to equipment.
3M offers pigtails, jumpers,
Accuribbon* fanouts, and pre-
connectorized multi-fiber cable
assemblies.
Standard Cable Assemblies
A single-mode or multimode optical
fiber cable terminated on both ends
with a connector. 3M factory
mounting capabilities assure the
highest transmission quality.
Hybrid Cable Assemblies
A combination of two different
connector designs terminated on
one fiber optic cable. These hybrids
offer ease of connectivity between
transmission and receiver equipment,
as well as other components which
incorporate different connector
designs.
Duplex Cable Assemblies
A combination of four connectors
mounted on duplex fiber optic cable.
Duplex cable assemblies offer ease of
connectivity between transmission and
receiver equipment incorporating dual
transmission paths.
Pigtails
3M can provide pigtails (i.e., one
connectorized end only) on jacketed
and unjacketed fiber optic cable.
Fanouts
The 12-fiber Accuribbon* Fanout is
pre-connectorized for easy termination
in the fiber distribution frame by
mechanical or fusion splicing.
Pre-Connectorized
Multi-Fiber Cable
3M offers a variety of cables
terminated at one or both ends
with the connector of your choice
for easy installation in vault to
frame applications.
Application Specific
Assemblies
Our capabilities include termination
of various styles of cables and
connectors for those customers
with unique requirements.
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Product Referral
Generator
Fibrlok™ II Optical Splicing
Fibrlok Multi-Fiber Optical
Splicing
Fiber Distribution Units
Connectors/Couplings
Photodyne Test Equipment
ST* Duplex Clips
Customer Premise Units
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Cable Assembly
Specifications
SC
Connector
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SC
Angled
ST*
ST*
Push-Pull
FC/PC
FC
Angled
2.0 mm &
2.15 mm
key
Biconic
Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies
Market code
Single-mode
Multimode
Attenuation 1300 (dB)
Single-mode
Multimode
Reflection (dB)
Single-mode
Multimode
Connection durability (dB)
Single-mode
Multimode
Number of matings
Single-mode
Multimode
Operational temperature
Connector only
(cable dependent)
Single-mode
Multimode
Storage temperature
Single-mode
Multimode
Mean 0.20,
sigma 0.1
Mean 0.15,
sigma 0.05
≤-55,
Mean -58
≤-25,
Mean -27
<0.2 change
<0.2 change
500
500
Mean 0.20,
sigma 0.1
—
Mean 0.20,
sigma 0.1
Mean 0.15,
sigma 0.05
≤-55,
Mean -58
≤-25,
Mean -27
<0.1 change
<0.2 change
500
500
N/A
—
Mean 0.15,
sigma 0.05
—
≤-25,
Mean -27
—
<0.2 change
—
500
Mean 0.20,
sigma 0.1
Mean 0.15,
sigma 0.05
≤-55,
Mean -58
≤-25,
Mean -27
<0.2 change
<0.2 change
500
500
Mean 0.20
sigma 0.1
—
Mean 0.35,
sigma 0.15
Mean 0.5,
sigma 0.15
-30 typical
-14 typical
≤-70,
Mean -80
—
<0.2 change
—
500
—
≤-70,
Mean -80
—
<0.2 change
—
500
—
<0.2 change
<0.2 change
500
1000
-40° to 85°C
-40° to 85°C
-40° to 85°C
-40° to 85°C
-40° to 85°C
—
-40° to 85°C
—
-40° to 85°C
-40° to 85°C
-40° to 85°C
-40° to 85°C
—
-10° to 40°C
—
-40° to 85°C
-40° to 85°C
-40° to 85°C
-40° to 85°C
-40° to 85°C
-40° to 85°C
—
-40° to 85°C
—
-40° to 80°C
-40° to 80°C
-40° to 85°C
-40° to 85°C
Material
Connector plug
Connector housing
Connector ferrule
Zirconia
ceramic
Alignment sleeve
Single-mode
Multimode
Boot
Backbone
Single-mode
Multimode
Flame retardant
Zirconia
ceramic
Zirconia
ceramic
Polyester
Aluminum
Aluminum
UL-94 V-O
—
—
—
Nickel
plated zinc
Zirconia
ceramic
Zirconia
ceramic
Metal
Polyester
Aluminum
—
UL-94 V-O
Estane
®
Zinc alloy
Zinc alloy
UL-94 V-O
—
Engineering
Thermoplastic
Zirconia
ceramic
—
Metal
Santoprene
—
Polymer
UL-94 V-O
—
Engineering
Thermoplastic
Zirconia
ceramic
Zirconia
ceramic
Zirconia
ceramic
Polyester
Aluminum
Aluminum
UL-94 V-O
—
Engineering
Thermoplastic
8° angle
Zirconia
ceramic
Zirconia
ceramic
—
Polyester
Aluminum
—
UL-94 V-O
70% Silica
filled epoxy
Engineering
Thermoplastic
—
Engineering
Engineering
Thermoplastic Thermoplastic
8° angle
Zirconia
ceramic
Zirconia
ceramic
—
70% Silica
filled epoxy
70% Silica
filled epoxy
Estane
®
Aluminum
Aluminum
UL-94 V-O
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SC Cable Assemblies
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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SC Insertion Loss (dB)
SC Reflection (dB)
SC 8° Angled PC Cable Assemblies, Single-mode
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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Features — Benefits
SC 8° Angled PC Cable Assemblies
8° Angle polish on ferrule
(patents issued US 5,351,327,
US 5,458,582, US 5,321,784)
Contacting fibers
Isolated ferrule design
Push-pull mating (SC)
Zirconia ceramic ferrule
Thermoplastic shell
Low reflections, mated or unmated;
intermateable with other SC 8° angled
connectors meeting industry standards
Low, stable insertion loss
Not affected by cable disturbance
High density, repeatable connections
Durable, compliant material
Corrosion resistant
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25
20
FREQUENCY
0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.4 0.45 0.5 0.55 0.6
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15
10
5
0
-65- 66 -67-68-69 -70-71 -72 -73 -74 -75 -76-77 -78 -79-80-81-82-83-84-85
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FREQUENCY
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5
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SC 8° Angled Insertion Loss (dB)
SC 8° Angled Reflection (dB)
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ST* Connector Cable Assemblies, Bayonet
The Bayonet ST* cable assemblies, available in both multimode and single-mode,
are supplied with a high quality PC finish on zirconia ceramic ferrules. A PC
finish is a convex radius finish on the fiber and ferrule of the connector resulting
in a positive contact of two mated fibers. The PC zirconia ferrule assures low
attenuation and reflected power.
The ST* product line provides high repeatability and low light loss for
premises, LAN and telco applications. The 3M connector design is compatible
with the Systimax* components and other ST* connector products.
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25
10
FREQUENCY
20
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FREQUENCY
Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies
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10
5
0
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9
ST* Multimode Insertion Loss (dB)
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4
2
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
ST* SM Insertion Loss (dB)
ST* SM Reflection (dB)
ST* Connector Multimode Cable Assemblies, Push-Pull
The Push-Pull ST* cable assemblies have been designed to incorporate a push-pull
latching mechanism that allows the connectors to be inserted straight into the
coupling using the housing or boot. The connector is also resistant to lateral and
axial pull for increased reliability. The cable assemblies can be converted from
simplex to duplex quickly and easily in the field using the Push-Pull Duplex Clip
with no additional tools or training.
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25
FREQUENCY
20
15
10
5
0
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9
ST* Push Pull SM Insertion Loss (dB)
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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
reflected power to -55 dB.
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FC/PC Insertion Loss (dB)
FC/PC Reflection (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 reflections 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
finishes of the connectors could also mate with the standard FC couplings with
an additional 0.15 dB insertion loss.
FC/PC Angled Cable Assembly
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Features — Benefits
FC/PC Angled Cable Assemblies
8° angle polish on ferrule
(patents issued US 5,351,327,
US 5,458,582, US 5,321,784)
Contacting fibers
Zirconia ceramic ferrule
Low reflections, mated or unmated
intermateable with other FC/PC 8° angled
connectors meeting industry standards
Low, stable insertion loss
Durable, compliant material
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25
20
FREQUENCY
0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.4 0.45 0.5 0.55 0.6
20
15
10
5
0
-65- 66 -67-68-69 -70-71 -72 -73 -74 -75 -76-77 -78 -79-80-81-82-83-84-85
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FREQUENCY
10
5
0
FC/PC 8° Angled Insertion Loss (dB)
FC/PC 8° Angled Reflection (dB)
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