L-Com Simplex LC UPC to SC UPC Fiber Optic Patch Cables

Introduction

L-Com Simplex LC UPC to SC UPC Fiber Optic Patch Cables provide a practical connection between fiber optic equipment using different connector formats. These multimode patch cables combine a compact LC UPC connector on one end with a durable SC UPC connector on the other, making them useful for structured cabling, network equipment interconnects, and fiber test setups.

Part Description

These L-Com fiber optic patch cables are simplex multimode assemblies designed for one-way optical links or paired transmit/receive connections. Each cable has an LC UPC connector at one end and an SC UPC connector at the other.

Key characteristics include:

• Connector types: LC UPC to SC UPC
• Fiber type: Multimode fiber
• Cable construction: Simplex, 2 mm cable diameter
• Maximum insertion loss: 0.3 dB
• Minimum return loss: 30 dB
• Available fiber grades: OM1, OM3, OM4, and OM5
• Available lengths: 1 m through 10 m
• Jacket options: Multiple jacket ratings for different installation and environmental requirements

The range of multimode fiber grades allows the cable to support installations ranging from legacy OM1 networks to higher-bandwidth OM3, OM4, and OM5 systems. The LC-to-SC connector combination is especially useful when modern compact network hardware must connect to existing SC-based infrastructure.

Applications

Potential applications include:

• Connecting switches, routers, and media converters
• Linking fiber patch panels with network equipment
• Connecting transceivers to distribution frames
• Extending multimode fiber connections in equipment racks
• Laboratory fiber optic testing and prototyping
• Telecommunications room cross-connects
• Data center fiber patching
• Industrial Ethernet fiber links
• Audio/video-over-fiber infrastructure
• Security camera and access-control fiber networks

Industries

These fiber optic patch cables can be used in a variety of industries, including:

• Data centers and cloud infrastructure
• Telecommunications
• Enterprise IT and networking
• Industrial automation
• Manufacturing
• Transportation
• Healthcare facilities
• Education and university campuses
• Government and municipal networks
• Broadcasting and audiovisual systems
• Security and surveillance
• Utilities and energy infrastructure

Usage Ideas

1. Network Rack Upgrade
   Use an LC-to-SC cable to connect a new LC-equipped Ethernet switch or SFP transceiver to an existing SC fiber patch panel.

2. Fiber Media Converter Link
   Connect an SC-based fiber media converter to an LC-based optical networking device in an industrial or building-to-building network.

3. Multimode Test Bench
   Create a fiber test setup for measuring link performance between LC and SC optical devices using an appropriately rated OM3, OM4, or OM5 patch cable.

Conclusion

L-Com Simplex LC UPC to SC UPC Fiber Optic Patch Cables offer a straightforward way to bridge LC and SC multimode fiber interfaces. With low insertion loss, multiple fiber-grade options, various jacket ratings, and lengths from 1 m to 10 m, they are suitable for both legacy infrastructure integration and modern high-speed optical networking projects.