3M Introduces LC and LC/APC No Polish Connectors for Fast, On-Site Installs Indoors and in the Outside Plant.AUSTIN, Texas -- Further expanding its No Polish Connector line, 3M today introduced the new No Polish LC Connector A miniaturized version of the fiber-optic SC connector. It looks just like the SC, but is half the size with a 1.25 mm ferrule instead of 2.5 mm. See SC connector. for both multimode and singlemode fiber An optical fiber with a core diameter of less than 10 microns. Used for high-speed transmission over long distances, it provides greater bandwidth than multimode, but its smaller core makes it more difficult to couple the light source. applications and the No Polish Connector LC/APC for singlemode fiber applications. Both enable fast on-site installation of 250 micron and 900 micron terminations utilizing a one-piece, pre-assembled design. Like other members of the 3M No Polish Connector family, the newest connectors are designed to save installation technicians time while helping to minimize capital investment. The LC NPC 1. (complexity) NPC - NP-complete. 2. (architecture) NPC - Next Program Counter. is tested for FTTP (Fiber To The Premises) The installation of optical fiber from the carrier directly into the home or office. Also called "fiber to the home" (FTTH). See PON and FTTC. See also FTP. and premises applications for both indoor and outdoor locations and is available in SM, 62.5 micron, 50 micron and also 50 micron LOMMF (laser optimized multimode fiber An optical fiber with a larger core than singlemode fiber. It is the most commonly used fiber for short distances such as LANs. Light can enter the core at different angles, making it easier to connect the light source to broader light sources such as LEDs. ) for 10 Gb applications. The LC/APC NPC is available with a standard, flat splice configuration or with a keyed, angle -splice for excellent back reflection of less than -60 decibels. No Polish Connector LC/APC Flat Splice Connectors are designed to deliver excellent performance for digital transmission networks such as at an optical network terminal that requires a LC/APC termination. No Polish Connector LC/APC Keyed, Angle Splice Connectors from 3M are specifically designed for analog video transmission with very low optical reflection of less than -60 decibels across temperature extremes. With a factory-polished ferrule A ceramic, plastic or stainless steel part of a fiber-optic plug that holds the end of the fiber and precisely aligns it to the socket. The fiber is inserted into the ferrule and cemented with an epoxy or adhesive, which gives it long-term mechanical strength and prevents contamination assembly and mechanical splice technology, NPC connectors from 3M can be installed with a simple field tool in less than two minutes and eliminates the need for time-intensive polishing in the field. A streamlined boot attached to the body of the connector minimizes the chances of losing or forgetting to install the boot during connection. After installation, the boot will assist in maintaining the minimum fiber bend radius. No Polish Connectors from 3M meet EIA/TIA EIA/TIA Electronic Industries Alliance/Telecommunication Industries Association 568-B.3 and IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iec.ch) An organization that sets international electrical and electronics standards founded in 1906. It is made up of national committees from over 60 countries. IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission requirements and are RoHS compliant 2002/95/EC. About 3M Communication Markets Division With more than 40 years in the telecommunications industry, 3M Communication Markets Division offers one of the widest and most comprehensive suite of scalable solutions to communications service providers around the world from underground and buried plant, to central office, premises and more. Proven systems from 3M optimize network testing, construction, locating and maintenance for faster, more reliable high-bandwidth transmissions; enable physical media-layer capabilities for FTTP and DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary deployments from central office to customer premises; and deliver fiber optics fiber optics, transmission of digitized messages or information by light pulses along hair-thin glass fibers. Each fiber is surrounded by a cladding having a high index of refractance so that the light is internally reflected and travels the length of the fiber technologies to leverage existing infrastructure or install completely new networks. More information is available at www.3mtelecommunications.com/. About 3M A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M's core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms - often in combination - to a wide array of customer needs. With $25 billion in sales, 3M employs 76,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 60 countries. For more information, visit www.3M.com. "RoHS compliant 2002/95/EC" means that the product or part ("Product") does not contain any of the substances in excess of the maximum concentration values in EU Directive 2002/95/EC, as amended by Commission Decision 2005/618/EC, unless the substance is in an application that is exempt under EU RoHS. This information represents 3M's knowledge and belief, which may be based in whole or in part on information provided by third party suppliers to 3M. Release Summary: 3M today introduced the new No Polish LC Connector for both multimode and singlemode fiber applications and the No Polish Connector LC/APC for singlemode fiber applications. Keyword Tags: 3m, connectors, outside plant |
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