Master Patchcord, Reference Patchcord

MAY TELECOM’s Master Patchcord, also named Reference Patchcord, is ideal for measuring and manufacturing of fiber optic components and high precision optical fiber testing.

Master Patchcord (Reference Patchcord) is equipped with highest quality connectors of high precicion concentricity, bore angle and connector endface geometric parameters. The high precision connectors determine very low insertion loss, very high return loss and high repeatability.

Features:

  • Comply with IEC, TIA/EIA and Telcordia standards
  • High temperature stability
  • Excellent mechanical endurance
  • 100% insertion loss testing
  • 100% return loss testing
  • Low insertion loss and high return loss
  • 100% interferometric testing
100% interferometric testing
  • 100% visual inspection (IEC 61300-3-35 Standard)
PC APC
Zone Name Scratches Defects Zone Name Scratches Defects
A: core None None A: core ≤4um None
B: cladding No limit ≤3um
None > 3um		 No limit <2um
5 from 2um to 5um		 B: cladding No limit No limit <2um
5 from 2um to 5um
C: adhesive No limit No limit C: adhesive No limit No limit
D: contact No limit None≥10um D: contact No limit None≥10um

Applications:

  • Fiber optic testing instruments
  • Fiber optic component manufacturing
  • Telecommunication networks
  • FTTX, FTTH (Fiber to the Home)
  • Testing labs

Standard: IEC 874-1 4.4.7.4. Method 7

Single mode IEC 874-1 4.4.7.4. Method 7

Single Mode

Multimode IEC 874-1 4.4.7.4. Method 7

Multimode

Specifications:
Polishing SM UPC SM APC MM PC
Insertion Loss ≤0.1dB ≤0.1dB ≤0.1dB
Return Loss ≥55dB ≥65dB ≥30dB
APC Angle N/A 8±0.1° N/A
Radius of Curvature 10~18mm 5~12mm 10~18mm
Apex Offset ≤25um
Undercut -30~+50nm
Interchangeability ≤0.2dB
Salt Spray ≤0.2dB
Repeatability ≤0.1dB (1,000 times)
High Temperature ≤0.2dB (+85°C 168 hours)
Low Temperature ≤0.2dB (-40°C 168 hours)
Temperature Cycle ≤0.2dB (-40°C~85 °C 21 cycles 168 hours)
Humidity ≤0.2dB (95% 75°C 168 hours)
Durability ≥1,000 matings
Tensile Strength ≥90N (3.0mm)
Vibration ≤0.1dB (10-55Hz 1.5mm)
Falling ≤0.2dB (1.5m high, 8 times)
Operating Temp. -40°C~+80°C
Ordering Information:
Brand MAY
Name RPA: Reference Patchcord
Connector 1 SU: SC/UPC
SA: SC/APC
LU: LC/UPC
LA: LC/APC
FU: FC/UPC
FA: FC/APC
TU: ST/UPC
TA: ST/APC
EU: E2000/UPC
EA: E2000/APC, etc.
Connector 2 SU: SC/UPC
SA: SC/APC
LU: LC/UPC
LA: LC/APC
FU: FC/UPC
FA: FC/APC
TU: ST/UPC
TA: ST/APC
EU: E2000/UPC
EA: E2000/APC, etc.
Fiber Count SI: Simplex
Fiber Type 2D: SM G.652D (standard)
7A1: SM G.657A1
7A2: SM G.657A2
OM1: MM 62.5/125um
OM2: MM 50/125um
OM3: MM 50/125um
OM4: MM 50/125um
OM5: MM 50/125um
Cable Length 1: 1m (standard)
1.5: 1.5m
2: 2m, etc
Cable Diameter 2: 2.0mm
3: 3.0mm (standard)
Jacket Material L: LSZH
For example:
Picture Model Description
MAY-RPA-SU-SU-SI-2D-1-3-L Reference Patchcord, SC/UPC-SC/UPC, simplex, SM: OS2 9/125um, G652D, 1m, 3.0mm, LSZH
MAY-RPA-SA-SA-SI-2D-1-3-L Reference Patchcord, SC/APC-SC/APC, simplex, SM: OS2 9/125um, G652D, 1m, 3.0mm, LSZH
MAY-RPA-LU-LU-SI-2D-1-3-L Reference Patchcord, LC/UPC-LC/UPC, simplex, SM: OS2 9/125um, G652D, 1m, 3.0mm, LSZH
MAY-RPA-LA-LA-SI-2D-1-3-L Reference Patchcord, LC/APC-LC/APC, simplex, SM: OS2 9/125um, G652D, 1m, 3.0mm, LSZH
MAY-RPA-FU-FU-SI-2D-1-3-L Reference Patchcord, FC/UPC-FC/UPC, simplex, SM: OS2 9/125um, G652D, 1m, 3.0mm, LSZH
MAY-RPA-FA-FA-SI-2D-1-3-L Reference Patchcord, FC/APC-FC/APC, simplex, SM: OS2 9/125um, G652D, 1m, 3.0mm, LSZH
3D Test Report - SC/PC

3D Test Report for SC/PC

3D Test Report - FC/PC

3D Test Report for FC/PC

3D Test Report - FC/APC

3D Test Report for FC/APC