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Armored Single Mode Fiber Optic Patch Cable is engineered for high performance fiber optic networks where durability is just as important as speed. Featuring a flexible steel armored core beneath the outer jacket, this cable provides superior protection against crushing, abrasion, accidental impacts, and rodent damage while maintaining the flexibility needed for professional installations.
Built with premium LC UPC connectors, precision zirconia ceramic ferrules, and 9/125 μm OS2 single mode fiber, this patch cable delivers low insertion loss, excellent return loss, and dependable long distance optical performance. The duplex design supports simultaneous transmit and receive communication, making it ideal for today's high speed fiber networks.
Protected by a durable OFNR rated jacket, this cable is approved for indoor riser installations in commercial and residential buildings. Whether connecting network switches, fiber patch panels, servers, transceivers, storage systems, or telecommunications equipment, this armored fiber patch cable provides the reliability and protection trusted by IT professionals, network installers, and data center operators.
| Brand | Infinity Cable Products |
| Connector Type | LC-LC Single mode |
| Polishing | UPC |
| Return Loss | ≥ 55dB |
| Insertion Loss | ≤ 0.30dB |
| Ferrule Material | Ceramic (Zirconia) |
| Ferrule Diameter | 1.25 mm / 2.5 mm |
| Jacket OD | 3mm |
| Nominal Core Diameter | 9/125 µm |
| Jacket Material | OFNR/LSZH |
| Operation Temperature Range | -20°C +70°C |
Q: What is an armored fiber optic patch cable?
A: An armored fiber optic patch cable contains a flexible metal armor beneath the outer jacket that helps protect the optical fiber from crushing, impacts, and accidental damage without significantly reducing flexibility.
Q: What is single mode fiber used for?
A: Single mode fiber is designed for long distance, high bandwidth network connections and is commonly used in telecommunications, enterprise networks, campuses, and data centers.
Q: What does LC UPC to LC UPC mean?
A: LC UPC to LC UPC means the cable is terminated with LC connectors on both ends using Ultra Physical Contact polished ferrules. This provides low insertion loss and reliable optical performance for single mode networking equipment.
Q: What does duplex fiber mean?
A: Duplex fiber contains two optical fibers within one cable, allowing one fiber to transmit data while the other receives data for full duplex communication.
Q: What does OFNR rated mean?
A: OFNR, or Optical Fiber Nonconductive Riser, is designed for vertical in wall installations between floors. It meets fire safety requirements for riser applications in residential and commercial buildings.
Q: Why are ceramic ferrules used?
A: Zirconia ceramic ferrules provide precise fiber alignment, helping reduce insertion loss while delivering consistent long term optical performance.
Q: What is insertion loss?
A: Insertion loss measures how much optical signal is lost as light passes through a connector or cable assembly. Lower insertion loss helps maximize network performance and signal quality.
Q: What is return loss?
A: Return loss measures the amount of reflected optical signal at the connector. Higher return loss values help improve signal quality and reduce unwanted reflections in fiber optic networks.
Q: What applications are these armored fiber patch cables commonly used for?
A: These cables are commonly used for data centers, telecommunications rooms, enterprise networks, industrial facilities, server rooms, equipment racks, and other installations where additional cable protection is beneficial.
Q: Why choose an armored fiber patch cable?
A: The integrated metal armor provides added protection against crushing, abrasion, and accidental damage, making the cable an excellent choice for demanding indoor environments where standard fiber patch cables may be more vulnerable.
Q: Is this cable suitable for professional installations?
A: Yes. This armored single mode fiber patch cable is trusted by fiber optic installers, network technicians, IT professionals, telecommunications providers, and data center operators for demanding commercial and enterprise networking applications.
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