RS PRO LC to SC Duplex Multi Mode OM3 Fibre Optic Cable, 50/125μm, Purple, 5m

This cost-effective fibre optic cables from our own RS PRO brand offers a solution for short or long distance transmission. Their optical fibre patch cords are defining factors in ensuring your network performs to the highest level. These fibre optic cables are all tested and pre made designed to be easy connected.

• Polished ceramic ferrule SC & LC connectors
• Low smoke, zero halogen LSZH) insulation
• LC to SC fibre patch lead connection
• Colour coded strain to indicate signal path – orange, also available in purple and yellow

LC connection – A push/pull type fibre connector. Two LC connectors are often held together in a duplex configuration with a plastic clip.

SC connection – A plastic push/pull type connector with a square connector body. Two SC connectors can be held together with a plastic clip for a duplex connection.

Core diameter availability:

• OM1 multimode – 62.5/125 μm (core to cladding diameter ratio is 62.5 microns to 125 microns)
• OM2 multimode – 50/125 μm (core to cladding diameter ratio is 50 microns to 125 microns)
• OM3 multimode - 50/125 μm (core to cladding diameter ratio is 50 microns to 125 microns)
• OS1 singlemode - 9/125 μm (core to cladding diameter ratio is 9 microns to 125 microns)

• Broadband systems
• Telecommunication / Data communication
• Ideal solution for data applications requiring high speed data transmissions

536-6989 for 2m
536-6973 for 3m
536-6967 for 5m
536-7005 for 10m

Difference between Singlemode and Multimode fibre

Multimode fibre can carry multiple light rays at the same time and travels short distances comparing to singlemode which has a single light path and can travel much longer distance of up to 100km.

RS PRO is our own brand range and brings you a wide range of high-quality, great value products offering you more choice. Trusted by engineers all over the world, every part of every RS PRO product has been rigorously tested against demanding industry standards; they’re only given the RS PRO Seal of Approval if we’re confident of their exceptional quality, which means you can be confident too.

Do not exceed the minimum bend radius.