DESCRIPTION
The SC/APC to SC/APC Simplex Single Mode Armored Fiber Patch Cable is designed to deliver robust performance in physically demanding environments. Its internal stainless steel armoring provides excellent resistance to crushing, rodent damage, and accidental bending while maintaining high flexibility.
Ideal for FTTH and outdoor drop applications, this ruggedized cable supports high-speed data transmission with minimal signal loss. It is terminated with SC/APC connectors on both ends, ensuring stable and precise connections with low reflection.
Engineering Suitability & Selection Boundaries
When This Product Is the Right Choice
Typically selected for FTTH drop connections and outdoor access links where patch cords are exposed to mechanical stress, accidental pulling, or rodent risk.
Commonly used in rooftop, cabinet, or duct-based routing where additional crush resistance is required beyond standard indoor patch cords.
Suitable when bend-insensitive single-mode fiber (G.657A1) is needed to support tighter routing while maintaining stable optical performance.
Often applied in scenarios requiring plug-and-play field deployment without on-site splicing, especially in last-mile access networks.
When This Product May NOT Be Suitable
May not be appropriate for high-density indoor patch panels or ODFs where armored structures and larger bend radius limit port density and cable management efficiency.
Not typically selected for short, fully protected indoor links where lightweight, non-armored simplex patch cords are sufficient.
May be unsuitable in installations requiring frequent re-patching or tight internal routing, as armored designs prioritize protection over flexibility.
Common Selection Mistakes to Avoid
Treating armored simplex patch cords as direct replacements for standard indoor patch cords without considering bend radius and routing constraints.
Selecting armored cables for environments with no mechanical or environmental risk, leading to unnecessary cost and installation complexity.
Ignoring strain-relief and cable exit direction when routing armored cords in confined enclosures, which can increase long-term stress at the connector interface.
- Armor Design: Stainless steel tube protects the fiber core from mechanical damage while maintaining flexibility.
- Low Loss Performance: High-quality SC/APC connectors provide stable optical signal with low IL/RL.
- Field Ready: Designed for rugged use in the field, especially in harsh environmental conditions.
- Installation Friendly: Supports plug-and-play deployment in FTTH scenarios and dense optical networks.
| Item | Details |
| Connector Type | SC/APC to SC/APC |
| Fiber Mode | Single Mode (G657A1/G652D) |
| Structure | Simplex |
| Armoring | Stainless Steel Tube |
| Jacket Material | LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) |
| Outer Diameter | 3.0mm (standard), 2.0mm optional |
| Insertion Loss | ≤0.3 dB |
| Return Loss | ≥60 dB |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ +75°C |
| Storage Temperature | -45°C ~ +85°C |
| Tensile Strength | Short-term: ≥150N / Long-term: ≥80N |
| Minimum Bend Radius | Dynamic: ≥30mm / Static: ≥15mm |
- FTTH Drops: Easily connects to optical terminals from the distribution point in residential deployments.
- Outdoor/Rooftop Routes: Resistant to pressure and temperature variations; suitable for protected outdoor routing (duct/cabinet)
- Industrial Use: Withstands shock and impact in manufacturing or factory networks.
- Broadcast and CATV Networks: Delivers reliable signal transmission for video and audio distribution networks.
Q1: What is an SC/APC to SC/APC armored fiber patch cable?
It is a single-mode simplex patch cord terminated with SC/APC connectors on both ends, featuring stainless steel armoring for mechanical protection and durability in harsh environments.
Q2: What are the advantages of the armored design?
The stainless steel tube protects against crushing, rodent damage, and accidental bending while maintaining flexibility, making it ideal for outdoor and industrial deployments.
Q3: What fiber type and standards does it comply with?
This patch cable is built with single-mode fiber options such as G.657A1 or G.652D, which are widely used in FTTH, outdoor, and access network deployments. These fibers offer low attenuation, good bend performance, and stable transmission for telecom and broadband applications.
Q4: What are the optical performance specifications?
Insertion loss is typically ≤0.3 dB and return loss ≥60 dB, ensuring stable and low-reflection signal transmission.
Q5: Can the cable be customized?
Yes. Available options include outer diameter (φ2.0 mm, φ3.0 mm), length, jacket material, and connector type to meet project-specific requirements.
Q6: Where is this armored patch cable typically used?
It is widely used for FTTH subscriber drops, outdoor rooftop or cabinet routes, industrial networks, broadcast and CATV systems, and data center interconnects requiring extra mechanical protection.
Q7: What are the environmental and mechanical ratings?
Operating temperature: –40°C to +75°C; storage temperature: –45°C to +85°C; tensile strength: short-term ≥150 N, long-term ≥80 N; minimum bend radius: dynamic ≥30 mm, static ≥15 mm.
Q8: Is this cable easy to install in the field?
Yes. The compact simplex structure and plug-and-play SC/APC connectors allow quick deployment in FTTH and high-density optical networks.
