Connector Polish and Performance
UPC and APC back reflection
UPC and APC return loss
Typical Return loss values are:
Polished Connector ~ -45dB
Ultra-Polished Connector ~ -55dB
Angled Polished Connector up to ~ -65dB
6.6 Fiber Patch Cords
900
μ
m
Patchcords
Simplex (single fiber) or Duplex (two fibers) construction
Singlemode or Multimode
Pig tails
Outer Diameter is usually 1.6mm, 2.0mm, and 3.0mm
Duplex versions - Zip cord with outer diameters of 1.6mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm
Ribbon
Commonly used in LAN and PON applications with MTP/MPO connectors
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