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The Waterproof Hardened Fiber Optic Patch cord is a hardened, outdoor-rated fiber assembly designed for fast, reliable FTTH and OSP deployments. It combines waterproof connector
technology,single-mode fiber, and corrosion-resistant materials to ensure stable performance in harsh environments. This product category includes OptiTap-compatible, Mini-SC, and
hardened SC/APC connectors mechanical designs for seamless integration into existing FTTx networks.
| Product name | Waterproof Hardened Fiber Optic Patch cord compatible with OptiTap and H-Connector |
| Cable Type | 5.0mm round cable |
| Cable diameter | 5.0mm |
| Application | FTTH networks |
| Termination | Both end or one end |
| Specifications-Connector A | |
| Reflectance,Typical | -65 dB |
| Insertion Loss,Typical | ≤0.15 dB |
| Connector Type | SC/APC OptiTap-compatible connector(H Connector) |
| Specifications-Connector B | |
| Reflectance,Typical | -65 dB |
| Insertion Loss,Typical | ≤0.15 dB |
| Connector Type | SC APC Connector(simplex)with 2.0mm or 2.9mm leg |
| Optical Characteristics | |
| Fiber Type | Single-mode |
| Fiber count | 1F |
| Fiber Category | G.652D or G.657A2 or other |
| Wavelengths | 1310nm/1550 nm |
| Maximum Attenuation | 0.35 dB/km/0.25 dB/km |
.Hardened SC/APC or OptiTap-compatible Connector: Ensures secure, low-loss connections with high-quality ceramic ferrules for precise alignment and stable optical performance
.Waterproof & Dustproof Design: Built to withstand moisture, UV exposure, and temperature fluctuations, making it ideal for outdoor poles, ducts, and pedestals
.Outdoor-Rated Cable Structures: Available in flat drop, dielectric, armored, toneable, and SST-drop variations for multiple deployment scenarios
.Fast, Pre-Terminated Installation: Factory-assembled connectors eliminate field splicing, reducing labor cost and deployment time in FTTH rollouts
.Corning-Compatible Fool-Proofing: Many models include blind-mating and one-hand bayonet latch features equivalent to Corning and Huawei hardened connector systems, improving installation reliability
.Various Length Options: Offered in 1m, 2m, 3m, 5m, and custom lengths for flexible installation planning
.FTTH Last-Mile Drops: Ideal for connecting multiport service terminals (MST), access closures, and ONT devices in residential fiber-to-the-home networks
.Outdoor OSP Infrastructure: Suitable for aerial, conduit, and wall-mounted installations due to its ruggedized structure
.FTTA & CPRI Wireless Base Stations: Waterproof Mini-SC and OptiTap-compatible connectors support remote radio unit (RRU) connections in telecom towers
.Municipal and Rural Broadband: Reliable for long-distance outdoor routes, making it useful for government and rural fiber projects
.Industrial and Utility Networks: Hardened connectors support harsh-environment applications such as smart grid backbones and surveillance networks
| Parameter | Singlemode Patchcord/Pigtail | Multimode Patchcord/Pigtail | ||
| Polishing Type | PC | UPC | APC | PC |
| Insertion loss(dB) | <=0.3dB,MTRJ<=0.5dB | <=0.3dB | <=0.3dB | <=0.3dB,MTRJ<=0.5dB |
| Return loss(dB) | >=45dB,MTRJ>=35dB | >=55dB | >=65dB | |
| Operating temperature | -20ºC~75ºC | |||
| Storage Temperature | -40ºC~75ºC | |||
| 100 mating cycles loss | I.L changed≤0.1dB | |||
| Durability | >1000 cycles | |||
| Parameter | PC Polishing | APC Polishing | |
| SC Type | LC Type | ||
| R.O.C | 10~25mm | 7~25mm | 5~12mm |
| Apex Offset | <50um | <50um | <50um |
| Fiber Height | -125nm-50nm | -100nm-100nm | |
| Polishing Angle | 8°± 0.3° | ||
