Custom LC/SC Simplex FTTA Outdoor Patch Cable, OS2, 7.0mm LSZH
For Tanzanian site work, correct product selection should be followed by careful transport, connector inspection and retention of the fiber records. The customized simplex FTTA program builds the single-fiber outdoor base station jumper to the precise setup of the connection: LC or SC connectors in any mix, the measured path length, and an armored branch length matched to the exposed section at each end. It serves the bidirectional and single-fiber optics increasingly used on radio units, where one strand carries both directions of traffic. The platform is the proven FTTA outdoor build: one OS2 9/125µm single-mode fiber of Corning G.657.A1 glass in a 7.0mm LSZH jacket with helical steel armored protection over the tails.
Product Highlights
- LC, SC and mixed LC/SC combinations to order
- Corning G.657.A1 bend-insensitive fiber, 20/10D bend radius
- Armored branch length matched to the exposed section
- 7.0mm LSZH UV-stabilized outdoor jacket
- Any project length manufactured to order
- Simplex OS2 9/125µm single mode for BiDi links
Specifications
| Connector Type | LC/SC, mix to order |
|---|---|
| Polish Type | UPC |
| Fiber Mode | OS2 9/125µm |
| Wavelength | 1310/1550nm |
| Fiber Count | Simplex / 1 Fiber |
| Fiber Grade | Corning G.657.A1 |
| Min. Bend Radius (Fiber Cable) | 20/10D (Dynamic/Static) |
| Attenuation at 1310nm | ≤0.36dB/km |
| Attenuation at 1550nm | ≤0.22dB/km |
| Cable Jacket | Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) |
| Cable Diameter (Outer/Inner) | 7.0/2.0mm |
| Armored Breakout Length (End A/B) | 0.03/0.34/0.2m, selectable |
| Tensile Strength | 200/400N (Long/Short Term) |
| Crush Resistance | 1100/2200N (Long/Short Term) |
| Insertion Loss | ≤0.3dB |
| Return Loss | ≥50dB |
| Operating Temperature | -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 80°C (-40 to 176°F) |
A custom cord for single-fiber radio links
Bidirectional optics place transmit and receive on one strand; thus, the installed jumper between the baseband equipment and the radio needs exactly one fiber. Ordering that jumper as a custom simplex cord matches the hardware precisely: the connector being used at each end follows the actual port, the length follows the measured path, and nothing is left over. Compared with adapting a duplex cord, the custom simplex build removes the parked leg, halves the connector being used count on the record, and keeps the tower installation as light as it may generally be.
Connector freedom at both ends
Radio units, enclosures and frames present LC and SC interfaces depending on vendor and generation. The custom program terminates any mix of LC and SC on the identical outdoor platform, polished and tested in the factory. A site that evolves from SC-based enclosures to LC-based radios is served by one cord with LC on one end and SC on the other, with no adaptors in the end-to-end path and no additional mated pair in the optical link budget.
Outdoor mechanics unchanged
The customized cord keeps the full outdoor rating of the standard FTTA series: 200/400N long and short-term tensile strength for pulling and vertical hanging, 1100/2200N crush resistance, helical steel armored branches over the exposed tails, and an operating range from -20 to 70 degrees Celsius. The G.657.A1 fiber holds attenuation stable at the 10D static bends that appear inside congested enclosures and radio shrouds.
Repeatability across the rollout
For operators deploying the identical radio setup across multiple sites, the customized cord is specified once and repeated exactly: connector mix, length, armored branch and labeling. Every site receives the identical unit, commissioning follows the identical steps, and the spares holding stays minimal since one recorded setup covers the whole fleet.
Standard lengths plus custom builds
State the measured path length with the request, including the tray route and working slack at both connector ends; the factory builds to that figure and confirms the manufacturable specification before fabrication.
Factory quality control and testing
Each customized simplex cord is terminated with precision zirconia ferrule connectors and optically tested as a complete unit: insertion loss is verified against the 0.3dB ceiling and return loss against the 50dB minimum. End-face geometry is inspected on every connector used so the delivered cord may generally be plugged into service without on-site rework.
Purchase and Factory Support
Send the requested connector mix, path length and armored branch preference with the request. The factory confirms the manufacturable specification before fabrication and keeps the setup on record for repeat orders across the rollout. For Tanzanian deliveries, the order details should include any site identification needed by the installation team.
