Connector has a mechanical push-pull design latch.

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SC type optical fiber connector provides audible sound when properly mated and keying that prevents rotational misalignment. Product is offered pre-assembled, with 2.50 mm Zirconia ferrule, in singlemode or multimode versions. Max insertion loss ranges from 0.3-0.5 dB with respective min return loss of 22-40 dB. It supports 0.9, 2, and 3 mm cable types. Connectors conform to JISC5973 and IEC60874-14 standards.



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JST Corporation Introduces a New SC Type Optical Fiber Connector



JST Corporation, Waukegan, Illinois, announces the addition of the SC type optical fiber connector which has become an industry standard in fiber optics. JST's SC type optical fiber connector is used to join fiber optical cables together with the best alignment possible allowing the least amount of signal loss to occur. This robust design has applications in telecommunication, LAN, WAN, MAN, ATM, data communication and fiber channel. The SC type optical fiber connector has a mechanical push-pull design latch that provides an audible sound when properly mated. Keying prevents rotational misalignment. SC type optical fiber connectors offer excellent packaging density as well as exceptional performance and value.

JST offers the Simplex SC type optical fiber connector pre-assembled, with ferrule included, in either singlemode or multimode. They have a maximum insertion loss of 0.5dB with a minimum return loss of 40dB in singlemode version. The multimode version has a maximum insertion loss of 0.3dB and a minimum return loss of 22dB. The connectors feature 2.50mm Zirconia ferrules and support 0.9mm, 2mm, and 3mm cable types. Additionally the SC type connectors conform to JISC5973 and IEC60874-14 standards. JST also offers Simplex SC type optical fiber adapters with a maximum insertion loss of 0.3dB. The panel mount adapter sleeve is made of Zirconia.

The further information, contact: JST Corporation, 1957 Lakeside Drive, Waukegan, IL 60085. Toll free: 800-947-1110. Toll Free Technical Assistance Hotline: 866-578-3111. Fax: 847-473-1373. On the web at: www.jst.com

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