Fiber optic patch cord Alantec SC/APC–SC/APC duplex singlemode 9/125 µm 1.0 m

Alantec SC/APC–SC/APC duplex singlemode fiber optic patch cord, 9/125 µm, 1.0 m is designed to provide low-loss, low-reflection optical connections in telecom and datacom environments. The cable features SC/APC angled physical contact connectors on both ends in a duplex configuration, ensuring stable mating and reduced back reflection for singlemode signals. With a 9/125 µm core/cladding ratio and 1.0 m length, this patch cord is suitable for short interconnects in fiber distribution panels, patch cabinets and equipment racks.

Advantages

The use of SC/APC angled connectors minimizes back reflection and helps maintain signal integrity in systems sensitive to return loss. Duplex SC housings provide a reliable, keyed connection that simplifies polarity and installation. The singlemode 9/125 µm fiber ensures compatibility with standard singlemode transceivers and optical modules. The compact 1.0 m length reduces excess slack in dense patching environments and helps maintain orderly cable management.

Suitable for

• Patching between optical equipment in telecom and datacom racks
• Connections in fiber distribution panels and patch cabinets
• Linking optical modules, transceivers and media converters
• Short-range interconnects in splice enclosures and distribution frames

Key specifications

• Connector type: SC/APC to SC/APC duplex (angled physical contact)
• Fiber type: Singlemode, 9/125 µm
• Length: 1.0 m
• Configuration: Duplex
• Typical use: Indoor patching and cabinet interconnects

How to use

Inspect connectors and ports for dust and clean with appropriate fiber cleaning tools before connection to prevent contamination. Align the SC/APC connectors with the equipment adapters and insert until the latch clicks, ensuring correct duplex orientation for transmit/receive alignment. Avoid bending the cable beyond its minimum bend radius during routing and secure with cable management accessories to prevent strain on the connectors. When disconnecting, depress the latch and pull the connector by the boot, not the fiber, to avoid damage.

Usage recommendations

For optimal performance, store connectors with protective dust caps when not in use, perform periodic end-face inspections, and use APC-terminated patch cords in links where low return loss is required, such as analog RF-over-fiber links, DWDM systems and high-sensitivity receivers.