Optical LC/LC adapter electro base AD-LC/LC-4OM3, 4-port, OM3, quad

electro base AD-LC/LC-4OM3 is a 4-port LC/LC optical adapter arranged in a quad configuration for OM3 multimode fiber. It is intended for use in patch panels, fiber enclosures and equipment racks to provide stable physical coupling between LC connectors. The adapter maintains alignment and optical contact for OM3 multimode links and is suitable for installations where compact, multi-fiber coupling is required in data centre, enterprise and telecom environments.

Advantages

The adapter provides precise ferrule alignment for LC connectors in a compact quad housing, minimising insertion loss and back reflection in OM3 multimode links. Its four-port configuration enables dense port packing and simplified cable management in patch panels and enclosures. The design is compatible with standard LC duplex connectors and supports repeated plugging cycles while maintaining reliable optical contact.

Suitable for

• High-density patch panels in data centres and server rooms
• Fiber distribution panels and splice enclosures
• Enterprise LAN backbone and telecom equipment racks
• Multimode OM3 short-reach optical links and consolidation points

Key specifications

• Connector type: LC to LC, quad (4-port) configuration
• Fiber type compatibility: OM3 multimode fiber
• Housing: compact, rack- and panel-mount friendly form factor
• Performance: low insertion loss and low return loss suitable for multimode links
• Durability: designed for multiple mating cycles with stable alignment
• Use environment: indoor installations such as data centres, telecom and enterprise racks

How to use

Install the adapter into the designated cutout of a patch panel or fiber enclosure, ensuring the quad housing is seated securely and aligned with mounting features. Insert LC connectorised multimode patch cords into each adapter port until they click into place, maintaining correct polarity for duplex connections as required. Verify optical continuity and link quality with appropriate test equipment after installation and perform visual inspection of connector endfaces before mating to avoid contamination-related loss.

Usage recommendations

Clean connector endfaces with approved fiber cleaning tools before mating and use dust caps on unused ports. Allow for appropriate bend radii of OM3 multimode cables near the adapter and avoid excessive force during insertion and removal to preserve ferrule alignment and minimize insertion loss.