OM3 Fibre Patch Cords

OM3 optical fibre systems are the pinnacle of multimode fibre design. To utilise the new 10Gbs Ethernet protocols in an optical fibre system requires the use of either a full blown single mode solution or OM3 50/125 multimode cable. The OM3 system allows for new VCSEL laser based hardware and old legacy LED based hardware to co exist over your system. For the hard pressed IT manager an OM3 Optical fibre solution will give a simple migration path through 1Gbs to 10Gbs and have security knowing the system he is installing today will give many years of solid, secure service to his network.
The Optronics OM3 patch cord utilises the best cable available along with the market leading Optronics connectors to give a performance many companies dream of achieving. Manufactured in Optronics’s ISO 9001 approved manufacturing facility these cables can be relied upon, even with in the most mission critical systems.
A patch cord can be split into three crucial components, the connector, the cable and the manufacturing process. All of these three areas contribute to the performance of a patch cord, but above all the manufacturing process is the one that defines the performance of the assembly. Whilst the cable and connectors used in Optronics Optical fibre patch cords are the best available, it is our expertise in production that sets our products apart.
Optronics has 14 years experience in manufacturing fibre optic cable assemblies. If you have a fibre network, no matter what the technology, Optronics can offer you a solution to your problem.
Optical Fibre patch cords are a defining factor in ensuring your network performs to the highest level, with a Optronics patch cord you can be confident you are using the very best in Cable, Connectors AND manufacturing.

Description

The Optronics optical fibre patch cords are manufactured using the best quality components. The connectors are the market leading Optronics range of connectors, and the cable exceeds all areas of the standards.

The Optronics range of patch cords has grown through the years, from industry standard 62.5/125 multimode to 9/125 single mode , Optronics can supply them all.

Non-standard cables can be made to your own exacting standards in our ISO 9001 UK production facility. This encompasses all of the essential tools to ensure the products not only meet but also exceed the requirements laid down in IEC international standards for fibre optic terminations.

Optical Performance (OM3 50/125 Multimode)

• Insertion loss: Max. 0.35 dB Typical 0.3 dB

Optical Performance (MT-RJ)

• Insertion loss: Max. 0.7 dB Typical 0.5 dB

• Return Loss:   UPC better than 50dB

(IEC 874-1 method)

Connectors

• Types: 

  • FC

  • ST

  • SC

  • MT-RJ

  • MU

• Ferrule: 

  • Zirconia  (MT-RJ — Polymer)

Mechanical

• Length: 1000mm to 10,000mm   +/- 10mm

Other lengths available to order

• Split Length (Duplex): 150mm +/- 5mm

• Sheath colour:    Purple

For full information on the Optronics connectors used on the Optronics patch cords, please contact Optronics at the address below for a connector data sheet.

Intermateability

• Optically and mechanically compatible with all equivalent connectors.

• Compliant with IEC 874-14.

Product Packaging

• Each patch cord is packaged individually and individually identified for traceability, test certification is supplied for each assembly.

Temperature Cycling (IEC 874-1 sec. 4.5.22)

• -40 to +75°C, 40 cycles

• =0.2dB Change

 High Temperature: (IEC 874-1 sec. 4.5.18)

• 75°C for 96 hours

• =0.2dB Change

 Damp Heat:  (IEC 874-1 sec. 4.5.19)

• 60°C at 95% RH, 96 hours

• =0.2dB Change

Vibration (Mated Pair): (IEC 874-1 sec. 4.5.1)

• 10-55 Hz, 1.5mm P to P

• =0.3dB Change

Mating Durability: (IEC 874-1 sec. 4.5.32)

• 1000 mating cycles

• Clean every 25

• < 0.2 dB Change

Operating Temperature

• -40°C to +85°C