High-quality Simplex fiber optic patch cable 0.5 m, SM, LC/APC - LC/APC. Cable length: 0.5 m. Fiber quality: Singlemode (9/125 µm). Simplex. Connectors: LC/APC - LC/APC. Serial number on each cable.

General information about fiber optic cables: Equivalent terms for fiber optic patch cables can include patch cords, adapter cables, connection cables, and jumpers. While a conventional signal in a copper cable can be subject to electrical interference, fiber optic cables operate using light. Therefore, they cannot be influenced by external electromagnetic interference, nor do fiber optic cables affect other lines or signals, as they emit no radiation. Additionally, due to the low attenuation of optical cables, distances of well over 100 km can be covered without optical amplification.

The LC connector is a high-performance fiber optic connector for singlemode and multimode applications, characterized by low insertion loss. It is one of the most common types of fiber optic connectors. The design of the LC connector is based on a single-fiber ceramic ferrule with a diameter of 1.25 mm for a light waveguide. Due to its compact design, the LC connector allows for high packing density, making it frequently used for fiber optic switches.

APC - Angled Physical Contact: In connectors with the APC designation, the end face is not only convex but the normal of the fiber end face is also tilted a few degrees relative to the fiber axis. This design allows reflected light from the core to be refracted into the air through the cladding glass, thereby preventing it from interfering with data transmission.