LC Simplex Connector Kits

SC/PC, SC/APC; Ferrule Outer Diameter 1.25 mm; Bore Tolerance 0/+1 µm; Crimp 1.6, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0 mm

The LC (Lucent Connector) fiber optic cable connector is a miniaturized version of the SC (Subscriber Connector) connector. Looking somewhat like the SC, the LC connector is half the size with a 1.25 mm ferrule instead of the SC connector’s 2.5 mm ferrule. The LC optical connectors’ push/pull mechanism allows for quick and easy assembly of the inner frame into the outer housing via snap-in. Combined with a key, the rectangular shape of the connector leads to a defined rotational orientation.  

Within LC connectors, the fiber is inserted in a floating, spring loaded ferrule with 1.25 mm diameter, providing good mechanical contact of the fiber’s core. While the connector is preferably used for single mode fibers in communication applications, it can also connect multi mode fibers. Due to its compact design, it can also be used as a connection for modular SFP modules (Mini-GBIC). 

Optoplast’s LC simplex crimp type connector kits are suitable for application with single mode and multi mode optical fibers. Crimp is available for 1.6, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 mm fiber optic cable, while LC connector kits for Ø 900 μm buffer don’t provide a crimp option. 

Optoplast LC simplex connector kits are supplied as standard in three configurations – single mode PC (blue housing, white boot), single mode APC (green housing, white or green boot) and multi mode (beige housing, beige boot). Multi mode OM3 – OM4 ST connector kits (aqua housing, black or white boot) are also available on request. For some cable diameters, users can also choose blue, red or yellow boot colours as well as various boot lengths or slotted boots (see datasheet). Other boot colours are available on request.  

All these LC simplex connector kits can be ordered either as multi-piece or pre-assembled one-piece versions. 45° (white) or 90° boots (black) are available in 2, 2.5 or 3 mm as accessory, suitable for 1.6 to 2.5 or 3 mm fiber optic cable. Further accessories include a dust cap with latch for 2 and 3 mm cables as well as a total cover dust cap. Each separate component of the LC simplex crimp type connector kits is packed as standard in transparent plastic bags of 500 pieces. All components of the connector are RoHS and REACH compliant. 

Key Features: 

- LC/PC, LC/APC Type Simplex Connector for Single Mode and Multi Mode Fibers 

- Mating Durability >500 Connections 

- Cable Retention 100 N, 120 s 

- 900 μm Buffer Retention 5 N, 60 s 

- Vibration 10 to 55 Hz, 1 octave/min: 3 axis of 15 cycles, 0.5 h/axis, amplitude 0.75 mm 

- Repeated Bending Cable 100 cycles -90°/0°/+90°/0° 5 N Load 

- Repeated Bending 900 μm Buffer 100 cycles -90°/0°/+90°/0° 0.2 N Load  

- Cable Torsion 1.5 to 2.5 kg for 2 to 3 mm cable diameter 

- Drop 1.5 m, 5 times 

- Static Side Load 1 N, 1 h 

- Static Side Load 900 μm Buffer 0.2 N, 5 min 

- Temperature -25 (96 h) to +70 °C (96 h), 12 cycles 

Applications: Communication; Local Area Networks (LAN); Data Centers, Test and Measurement, Life Science, Laboratory