SC connector

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:fiber
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:Square_Connector
Standard Connector
gptkbp:color beige (multimode)
blue (singlemode)
gptkbp:competitor gptkb:LC_connector
FC connector
MTP/MPO connector
gptkbp:connectorType push-pull
gptkbp:dimensions 2.5 mm ferrule, rectangular body
gptkbp:features low cost
high precision alignment
snap-in coupling
gptkbp:ferruleDiameter 2.5 mm
gptkbp:ferruleMaterial gptkb:ceramics
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:Subscriber_Connector
gptkbp:housingMaterial gptkb:plastic
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label SC connector
gptkbp:insertion typically <0.25 dB
gptkbp:introducedIn 1980s
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:NTT
gptkbp:lockingMechanism push-pull latch
gptkbp:polishType gptkb:APC
gptkb:UPC
gptkbp:replacedBy ST connector in some applications
gptkbp:returnLoss >= 50 dB (UPC)
>= 55 dB (APC)
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:IEC_61754-4
gptkbp:usedFor fiber optic cables
multimode fiber
singlemode fiber
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:LAN
gptkb:WAN
gptkb:CATV
data centers
industrial equipment
telecommunications
FTTH
data networks
media converters
patch panels
fiber optic transceivers
fiber optic splitters
network interface devices
fiber optic attenuators
optical distribution frames
telecom closets
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gigabit_Interface_Converter
gptkb:LC_connector
gptkb:100Base-FX
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7