FC/APC Connectors & Adapters Features & Benefits • NTT-FC* connector design • One-piece body design • • Applications • Telecommunication • CATV networks networks for quick & easy assembly Precision APC ferrule - Superior performance Low insertion loss: < .25 dB TYP SM • • Low return loss: < 60 dB Compatible with all APC hardware - Standard NTT-FC key - Tight fit key (compatible with other manufacturers) The Molex FC Angled Physical Contact (APC) connector series combines a NTT-FC connector design with a uniquely precise, pre-angled, pre-radiused and pre-polished ferrule to deliver superior APC performance. This connector is available with either the NTT-FC standard or non-standard, tight fit key configuration. In angled fiber optic connectors, the ferrule endface geometry is especially critical. This is the reason Molex has developed a unique polishing process which not only polishes an 8 degree angle on the ferrule endface, but also a 10mm radius. With this endface geometry, physical contact of the fibers is maintained ensuring a minimum insertion loss and a maximum return loss. Combining the pre-polished ferrule with the preassembled 1-piece body design produces a superior performance APC connector that is easy to terminate in either the factory or in the field. Flange mount or “D” hole adapters, in both standard or tight fit key configurations, provide connector-to-connector mating. *NTT-FC is a trademark of NTT Advanced Technology Corporation Optical Performance Distribution Insertion Loss Performance (SM, APC ferrule, 9/125µm fiber) Return Loss Performance (9/125µm fiber, measured at 1550nm) 30 90 Avg.: 0.25 dB Std. Dev.: 0.06 dB 25 80 70 Frequency 20 60 50 15 40 10 30 20 5 10 0 0 0.04 0.08 0.12 0.16 0.2 0.24 0.28 0.32 Insertion Loss (dB) 0.36 0.4 0.44 0 30 40 50 60 >70 Return Loss (dB) MOLEX FIBER OPTICS DIVISION 5224 Katrine Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 / Tel: 800-A1-FIBER or (630) 512-8787 Web: www.molex.com/fiber FC/APC Connectors & Adapters Mechanical Dimensions FC/APC Connector, Standard Key, 3mm Boot Style FC/APC Connector, Tight Fit Key, 900µm Boot Style FC/APC Connector, Tight Fit Key, 90º Boot Style 2.398 53.3 .079 M8x 0.75 2.0 METRIC THREAD .098 2.5 .098 9.7 .005 8° .126 .155 3.9 1.355 34.4 FIBER OPTIC CABLE FC Adapter, Standard Key, "D" Hole Mount Style All dimensions in INCHES mm FC/APC Connectors & Adapters Mechanical Dimensions FC/APC Adapter, Tight Fit Key, "D" Hole Mounting Style LOCK WASHER NUT M8x 0.75 (METRIC) 2 PLACES ADAPTER 2X .080 2.0 Æ .098 2.5 Æ .505 12.8 .319 8.1 PANEL THICKNESS MIN: 055/1.4 MAX: .108/2.7 Æ .354 9.0 Æ 1.4 2.7 .438 11.1 .360 9.1 .170 2.7 .590 15.0 FC/APC Adapter, Tight Fit Key, Square Flange Mounting Style MAX. PANEL THICKNESS .060 1.5 .087 2X Æ 2.2 Æ .098 Æ 2.5 .374 9.5 .590 15.0 .080 2x 2.0 .217 5.5 .374 9.5 .217 5.5 .590 15.0 Æ .370 Æ 9.4 .374.002 9.500.05 M2x 0.4 (METRIC) 2 PLACES .374.002 9.500.05 RECOMMENDED MOUNTING PATTERN All dimensions in INCHES mm M8x 0.75 (METRIC) 2 PCS .590 15.0 RECOMMENDED MOUNTING HOLE FC/APC Connectors & Adapters Standard Part Numbers Order Number Description 86056-5000 86056-5300 86056-5500 86056-5400 86056-5600 FC/APC FC/APC FC/APC FC/APC FC/APC connector, connector, connector, connector, connector, zirconia ferrule, green boot, standard key* zirconia ferrule, green boot, standard key zirconia ferrule, green boot, standard key, buffered fiber zirconia ferrule, 90º green boot, standard key zirconia ferrule, 90º green boot, standard key 86055-5000 86055-5300 86055-5500 86055-5400 86055-5600 FC/APC FC/APC FC/APC FC/APC FC/APC connector, connector, connector, connector, connector, zirconia zirconia zirconia zirconia zirconia 86152-0100 86152-0200 86156-0100 86152-1000 86156-1000 FC FC FC FC FC 86152-2000 86152-3000 86156-3000 FC/APC adapter, zirconia alignment sleeve, square mounting flange style, tight fit key FC/APC adapter, zirconia alignment sleeve, "D" hole mount style, tight fit key FC/APC adapter, phosphor bronze alignment sleeve, "D" hole mount style, tight fit key adapter, adapter, adapter, adapter, adapter, ferrule, ferrule, ferrule, ferrule, ferrule, green boot, tight fit key† green boot, tight fit key green boot, tight fit key, buffered fiber 90º green boot, tight fit key 90º green boot, tight fit key Hole size Cable size 126µm 126µm 126µm 126µm 126µm 3.0mm 2.4mm 900µm buffered fiber 3.0mm 2.4mm 126µm 126µm 126µm 126µm 126µm 3.0mm 2.4mm 900µm buffered fiber 3.0mm 2.4mm zirconia alignment sleeve, square mounting flange style, standard key zirconia alignment sleeve, square mounting flange style, low cost phosphor bronze alignment sleeve, square mounting flange style, standard key zirconia alignment sleeve, "D" hole mount stlye, standard key phosphor bronze alignment sleeve, "D" hole mount style, standard key * Standard fit key is compatible with JIS C 5970 standard † Tight fit key is compatible with AFL and JDS Fitel hardware 86001-0101 Rev.1 USA/30MFO/2000.09 ©2000, Molex Molex reserves the right to make any changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. No liability is assumed as a result of their use or application.