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G657A2 SX 4.5×8.0mm Patchcord FTTH Optitap SC/APC-SC/APC

FIBERFUTURE’s OptiTap SC/APC-SC/APC G657A2 SX 4.5×8.0mm FTTH flat drop cable patch cord features low insertion loss SC technology and a compact design for fast deployment, reliability, and durability. Suitable for final connections in FTTH projects, it is commonly used with MST, FAT, and FTTX pro-connectorized terminal boxes, offering easy fiber access and simple installation.


Dimensional Diagram

G657A2 SX 4.5×8.0mm Patchcord FTTH Optitap SC/APC-SC/APC

Features

  • Fast deployment, plug and play
  • Double-locked anti-vibration design
  • Easy installation and removal

Applications

  • Multi-purpose indoor and outdoor use
  • Connections between distribution boxes and RRH
  • Deployment in Remote Radio Head cell towers
  • Fiber optic communications in harsh outdoor environments
  • Waterproof SC port equipment for remote wireless base stations
  • FTTH wiring projects

Optical Characteristics

Connector OptiTap SC-Standard SC Polish APC-APC
Fiber Mode 9/125μm, G657A2 Jacket Color Black/Grey
Cable OD 4.5±0.3mmx8.1±0.3mm Wavelength SM: 1310/1550nm
Cable Structure Simplex Jacket Material LSZH
Insertion Loss ≤0.3dB Return Loss SM APC ≥ 60dB (min)
Operation Temperature -20 ~ +70°C Install & Storage Temperature -40 ~ +70°C
Note: The IL in the table refers only to the connector. The total product IL includes both connector IL and fiber cable IL, calculated as: IL total = 2 × IL (connector) + IL (1km cable) / 1000 × L (cable length).

Mechanical and Environmental Characteristics

Items Unite Specifications Reference
Span Length M 50  
Tension (Long Term) N 300 IEC 61300-2-4
Tension (Short Term) N 600 IEC 61300-2-4
Crush (Long Term) N/10cm 500 IEC 61300-2-5
Crush (Short Term) N/10cm 1000 IEC 61300-2-5
Min. Bend Radius (Dynamic) mm 20D  
Min. Bend Radius (Static) mm 10D  
Operating Temperature -20~+60 IEC 61300-2-22
Storage Temperature -20~+60 IEC 61300-2-22

Cable Diagram

G657A2 SX 4.5×8.0mm Patchcord FTTH Optitap SC/APC-SC/APC

Cable Parameters

Item Contents Unit Value
Optical Fiber Model Number / G657A1/G657A2
Number / 1
Color / Blue
Strength Member Material / FRP
Diameter mm 1.6
Tight Buffer Color / White
Material / LSZH
Diameter mm 0.9
Inner Jacket Diameter mm 3.0±0.1
Material / LSZH
Color / White & Black or Others
Outer Jacket Diameter mm 4.5±0.3*8.1±0.3
Material / HDPE
Color / Black
Tensile Performance Short Term N 1350N (Fiber Strain≤0.8%)
Long Term N 600
Crush Short Term N/100mm 1000
Long Term N/100mm 300

Connector Optical Specifications

Type OP SC APC, Compatible with OptiTap SC APC
Insertion Loss Max. ≤ 0.3dB
Return Loss ≥ 60dB
Tensile Strength between Optical Cable and Connector Load: 300N Duration: 5s
Waterproof IP67
Fall Drop Height: 1.5m

Number of dDrops: 5 for Each Plug

Test Temperature: -15℃ and 45℃

Bending Load: 45N

Duration: 8 Cycles, 10s/Cycle

Torsion Load: 15N

Duration: 10 Cycles ± 180°

Static Side Load Load: 50N for 1h
Waterproof Depth: under 3m of Water. Duration: 7 Days
Change of Temperature Temperature: -25ºC to 70 ºC

Duration at Extreme Temps: 1h

Temperature Change Speed: 1ºC/min

Cycles: 12

Length Tolerance

Overall Length (L) (m) Length of Tolerance (cm)
10L40 +15/-0
40L +0.5%L/-0
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