LC Series F727 LC CONTENTS Pages Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 to 1-5 Standard range for Telecom Application Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Simplex LC connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 APC 8 Pre-angled Simplex connectors .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Duplex LC connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 For Military, Navy and Aerospace Application Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 LC connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Adapters Simplex adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Duplex adapters .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Accessories Duplex removable clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Inner sleeves .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Crimping rings .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Connector caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Super flexible boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Straight boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Angled boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 LC kit Configurator .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-3 www.radiall.com LC INTRODUCTION Radiall LC connector is the Small Form Factor (SFF) solution for high density applications and features the familiar latching mechanism of the RJ-45 modular plug. The LC connector is ideal to guarantee very high performances while saving space. It benefits from the most advanced of Radiall's technologies, such as the secured bonding and crimping reliability to provide a secure connexion and very fast assembly. Radiall's LC series is available in 2 configurations depending on the application: - Standard range for Telecom applications: tested according to GR-326-CORE Telcordia and IEC 60874 specifications - Aerospace range: specific LC designed to perform with aerospace cables in harsh environment conditions Radiall's LC product range is manufactured under a worldwide license from OFS, formerly known as Lucent Technologies. BENEFITS & FEATURES * Easy mounting and installation - Small Form Factor for higher density (half size of SC connector) - Radiall has a proprietary secure bonding to protect the floating mechanism during the resin injection process - Latched push-pull system for quick insertion and removal even on very dense circuitry - APC 8 pre-angled version is available to accelerate installation on the field - Color coding * High performance - Facilitate high-speed applications with lower power requirements due to low insertion loss (0.1 dB typical) and high return loss (>60 dB SingleMode APC) - High precision alignment with proven 1.25 mm zirconia ferrule - Tested according to GR-326-CORE Telcordia and IEC 60874 specifications * Secure Connexion - Pull-proof design - Radiall has improved the crimping reliability thanks to a mini metallic tube protecting the fiber while reducing stress and ensuring excellent cable retention - Different protection boots available with exclusive shape to tighten the cable and maintain optical performances even when the cable is bent or pulled * Flexible - 2 configurations: Radiall LC is available in a standard configuration and in an aerospace grade for extended temperature range and increased mechanical performances - Available for MultiMode, SingleMode, PC, UPC and APC terminations - Can be assembled in duplex configuration with a removable clip - Duplex adapters are available in RJ-45 or SC cut-out 1-4 www.radiall.com LC INTRODUCTION APPLICATIONS * Telecommunication: Telecommunication networks, Fiber channel (SAN), Local Area Networks (LAN), FTTH * Broadcast: Broadcast TV program, transport high speed data flow by computer through CATV * Industrial: Video surveillance, fiber optic sensor for industrial process (measuring and control) * Biomedical industry * Military, Navy and aerospace INTERNATIONAL STANDARD DOCUMENTS COMPLIANCE * GR-326-CORE Telcordia specification * IEC 61754-20 Fiber optic connector interfaces (LC connector family) * IEC 61300 Fiber optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and measurement procedures Standard range for Telecom Application Optical characteristics Wave length Insertion Loss Mean Standard deviation Return Loss SingleMode PC Against Random a reference patchcord 1310-1550 nm SingleMode APC Against Random a reference patchcord 1310-1550 nm MultiMode PC Against Random a reference patchcord 850-1310 nm 0.10 dB 0.10 dB 0.07 dB 0.05 dB PC > 30 dB UPC > 50 dB 0.15 dB 0.12 dB 0.10 dB 0.07 dB 0.15 dB 0.10 dB APC > 60 dB 0.10 dB 0.05 dB PC > 20 dB Insertion Loss random: IEC 61300-3-34 Insertion Loss against a reference patchcord: IEC 61300-3-4 Method B Return Loss: IEC 61300-3-6 Note: The optical performances also depend on the fiber and/or cable construction. MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS Cable retention Mechanical endurance Cable diameter 2 & 3 mm 68N Cable diameter 0.9 mm 7N 200 matings ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS Operating temperature Storage temperature -40C / +85C -40C / +85C MATERIALS Moulded plastic parts Optical ferrule (connector) Alignment sleeve (adapter) V0 (UL 94) Zirconia Zirconia www.radiall.com 1-5 LC Standard range for Telecom Application SIMPLEX LC CONNECTORS The simplex connectors are delivered with straight boots, dust caps and crimping accessories, except for the "level 0" categories which enable users to configure their connectors according to the application. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 (1) Fig 1 SingleMode PC 126m - Blue F727 102 100 SingleMode APC 126m - Green F727 152 100 MultiMode PC 128m - Beige F727 103 100 MultiMode PC 128m - Aqua F727 103 110 Fig 2 F727 102 000 F727 152 000 F727 103 000 - 100 Fig 3 F727 102 500 F727 102 700 F727 152 500 F727 152 700 F727 103 500 F727 103 700 F727 103 510 F727 103 710 100 100 Cable diameter Figure 0.9 mm Level 0 (1) for 2 or 3 mm 2 mm 3 mm Packaging 100 The level "0" is supplied without boots or crimp sleeves. To complete your connector assembly kit, please refer to the "accessories" section. Level "0" is available for cables 0.9mm on demand. For other cable diameters, please consult the Radiall sales team. 1-6 www.radiall.com LC Standard range for Telecom Application Flexible configuration of simplex connector using level 0 part numbers For 0.9 mm cable diameter For 2 or 3 mm cable diameter Boot Connector level "0" Boot Crimping ring Inner sleeve Connector level "0" To get more information on how to find the corresponding part numbers and connector kit combination, please refer to the LC kit configurator section. APC 8 PRE-ANGLED SIMPLEX CONNECTORS The APC version of the LC connector is also proposed in a pre-angled end face version for a quick polishing in the field and ultra-low back reflexion. SingleMode APC Pre-angled 126m - Green Packaging 0.9 mm F727 132 100 100 2 mm F727 132 500 100 Cable diameter Figure 1-7 www.radiall.com LC Standard range for Telecom Application DUPLEX LC CONNECTORS * Flexible configuration with a removable duplex clip: Thanks to Radiall's LC removable duplex clip, a simplex connector can be changed at any time to a duplex connector. Select 2 Simplex LC connectors and a duplex removable clip to create your duplex LC connector. The duplex clip needs to be ordered separately. To select a clip, please refer to the "accessories" section. * Duplex LC with non removable clip: Radiall also offers a range of "complete LC duplex" connectors. These "complete LC duplex" connectors present the advantage to be slightly smaller than the ones with the removable clip. They are especially adapted to be mounted into transceivers. Note: the brace is not removable. Cable diameter Figure SingleMode PC 126m - Blue SingleMode APC 126m - Green MultiMode PC 128m - Beige Packaging F727 402 500 F727 452 500 F727 403 500 1 F727 502 500 F727 552 500 F727 503 500 100 F727 402 700 F727 452 700 F727 403 700 1 - - F727 503 700 100 2 mm (f727.402.500.jpg) 3 mm 1-8 www.radiall.com LC LC for Military, Navy and Aerospace Application Optical characteristics Wave length Insertion loss Mean Standard deviation Return loss SingleMode UPC 1300 - 1550 nm SingleMode APC MultiMode PC 850 - 1300 nm 0.15 dB 0.10 dB > 60 dB 0.10 dB 0.05 dB > 20 dB 0.10 dB 0.05 dB > 50 dB Insertion Loss against a reference patchcord: IEC 61300-3-4 Method B Return loss: IEC 61300-3-6 (Maximum loss variation) Note: the optical performances also depend on the fiber or cable construction. MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS Cable diameter : 1.8 - 2 mm 68 N 500 matings 27.7 grms 50 g, 11 ms Cable retention Mechanical endurance Vibration (EN 2591-403) Mechanical shocks (EN2591-402) ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS Storage & operating temperature Thermal shocks (EN 2591-305) -55C/+125C Note: These are minimum performances. If requested, Radiall can perform additional tests to show the performance of the aerospace grade LC beyond the values indicated in the tables. MATERIALS Moulded plastic parts Optical ferrule (connector) Alignment sleeve (adapter) V0 (UL 94) Zirconia Zirconia LC connectors Cable diameter Figure SingleMode PC MultiMode PC Packaging 1.8 - 2 mm Loose structure* F727 002 500Y F727 003 500Y 1 1.8 - 2 mm Tight structure* F727 002 520Y F727 003 520Y 1 *See cable structure definition in the glossary or in ARINC 802 document. For other cable diameters and APC configurations, please consult the Radiall sales team. 1-9 www.radiall.com LC ADAPTERS SIMPLEX ADAPTERS Fig. 2 Fig. 1 Figure SingleMode PC Blue SingleMode APC Green MultiMode PC Beige MultiMode PC Aqua Adapter type Fig 1 F727 710 000 F727 710 100 F727 710 700 F727 710 710 LC cut-out Snap-in mounting F727 711 710 LC and low profile cut-out Snap-in mounting Fig 2 F727 711 000 F727 711 100 F727 711 700 Alignment Packaging sleeve Zirconia 100 DUPLEX ADAPTERS Figure Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 SingleMode PC Blue SingleMode APC Green MultiMode PC Beige MultiMode PC Aqua F727 750 000 F727 750 100 F727 750 700 - - - F727 750 800 - F727 751 000 F727 751 100 F727 751 700 - F727 752 000 F727 752 100 - F727 752 710 - - F727 752 800 F727 752 810 F727 754 000 F727 754 100 F727 754 700 F727 754 710 1-10 www.radiall.com Adapter type RJ-45 cut-out Snap-in mounting RJ-45 and low profile cut-out SC cut-out with panel clip SC RJ-45 cut-out with panel clip Alignment sleeve Packaging Zirconia 100 PH/BR 100 Zirconia 100 Zirconia 100 PH/BR 100 Zirconia 100 LC ACCESSORIES DUPLEX REMOVABLE CLIPS Color Black Blue (Singlemode PC) Green (Singlemode APC) Beige (MultiMode) Part number F718 197 200 F718 197 201 F718 197 205 F718 197 206 Packaging 100 INNER SLEEVES Cable dia. 2 & 3 mm Part number F718 158 200 Packaging 100 Part number F718 160 200 F718 170 200 Packaging 100 100 CRIMPINg RINgS Cable dia. 2 mm 3 mm CONNECTOR CAPS Description Clipped Plastic dust cap Part number F718 183 204 Packaging 100 1-11 www.radiall.com LC Accessories SUPER FLEXIBLE BOOTS The super flexible boots are especially recommended where space is limited and a small bending radius is required (min radius R= 20 mm). The use of these boots prevents any damage of the fiber even with a low bend radius. These boots are available in many colors. Figure Color Black Blue Yellow Red White Green Aqua Flexible boots F718 207 200 F718 207 201 F718 207 202 F718 207 203 F718 207 204 F718 207 205 F718 207 209 Cable dia. Packaging 2 mm 100 STRAIGHT BOOTS Boots are available in different colors and different dimensions depending on the requirements. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Color Black Blue Yellow Red White Green Beige Aqua 0.9 mm Fig 1 F718 166 200 F718 166 201 F718 166 202 F718 166 203 F718 166 204 F718 166 205 F718 166 206 F718 166 209 2 mm Fig 2 F718 162 200 F718 162 201 F718 162 202 F718 162 203 F718 162 204 F718 162 205 F718 162 206 F718 162 209 Cable diameter 3 mm Fig 2 F718 193 200 F718 193 201 F718 193 203 F718 193 204 F718 193 205 F718 193 206 F718 193 209 1-12 www.radiall.com Universal boot for 2/3 mm Fig 3 F718 169 200 F718 169 201 F718 169 202 F718 169 203 F718 169 204 F718 169 205 F718 169 206 - Packaging 100 LC Accessories ANGLED BOOTS Angled boots are especially designed to adapt to environments where access is limited. There are short and long boots available which can be mounted in a stackable position when operating in dense circuitry. They can be combined to be used in duplex applications. Long style Short style Fig. 1 Cable dia. 2 mm Figure Fig 1 Fig 2 Part number F718 185 200 F718 186 200 Description 90 short style, grey color 90 long style, grey color Fig. 2 Packaging 100 100 1-13 www.radiall.com LC LC kit configurator You can refer to this table and complete your connector by combining different accessories with level "0". Cable dia. 2 mm 3 mm Fiber type SingleMode PC SingleMode APC MultiMode PC SingleMode PC SingleMode APC MultiMode PC Body color Blue Green Beige Blue Green Beige Level 0 F727 102 000 F727 152 000 F727 103 000 F727 102 000 F727 152 000 F727 103 000 Inner sleeves F718 158 200 F718 158 200 Crimping ring F718 160 200 F718 170 200 Straight Boot F718 162 20x(1) F718 193 20x(2) Your final connector kit Replace x by the following digit for your color reference: (1) : x = 0: black; 1: blue; 2: yellow; 3: red; 4: white; 5: green; 6: beige; 9: aqua (2) : x = 0: black; 1: blue; 3: red; 4: white; 5: green; 6: beige; 9: aqua Notes: Refer to previous pages for angled or super flexible boot selection. Level "0" is available for cables 0.9 mm on demand. Please consult the Radiall salesTeam. 1-14 www.radiall.com - 03 44 23 48 48 AUTOMOTIVE s.a. 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