10/100BASE-T SFPCustomized Simplex OS2 LC/SC/FC/ST/LSH Armored 3.0mm Fiber Optic Pigtail
Singapore high-density designs should assess this item together with panel access, cable routing and the complete optical loss allowance. This custom pigtail platform is built to the ordered arrangement: OS2 fiber mode, connector range, polish, jacket rating and length are all confirmed before manufacturing begins. Every leg is factory terminated, polished and optically tested; consequently, the splice point inherits a connector end face that field polishing cannot match. The armored structure adds crush and rodent protection for routes that leave the safety of the tray.
Product Highlights
- Riser (OFCR)/LSZH Flame-retardant Jacket with Tight-buffered Coating on Each Optical Fiber
- Available with LC, SC, FC, ST, LSH Connectors
- Stainless Steel Tube Provides Additional Crush and Rodent Protection
- Optical Testing Guarantees Insertion Loss and Returns Loss
- Pass all IEC-61754 and TIA-604 (FOCIS) Performance Requirements
Specifications
| Connector A | LC/SC/FC/ST/LSH UPC/APC Simplex |
|---|---|
| Connector B | Unterminated |
| Fiber Count | 1 Fiber |
| Fiber Grade | G.657.A1 |
| Fiber Mode | OS2 9/125μm |
| Wavelength | 1310/1550nm |
| Jacket Color | Blue |
| Cable Jacket | Riser (OFCR)/LSZH |
| Min. Bend Radius (Fiber Cable) | 10/5D (Dynamic/Static) |
| Tensile Strength (Long/Short Term) | ≥200N,≥400N |
| Attenuation at 1310nm | 0.36dB/km |
| Attenuation at 1550nm | 0.22dB/km |
| Insertion Loss | ≤0.3dB |
| Return Loss | UPC≥50dB, APC≥60dB (LC/SC/ST/FC) |
| Operating Temperature | -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158℉) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 80°C (-40 to 176℉) |
| Wavelength(1) | Cable Jacket(1) |
| Operating Temperature(1) | Meter for Entire Strip(1) |
Why pigtails remain the standard termination
A pigtail is half a link: one end is a production-terminated connector, polished and tested under method control; the other is a bare fiber strand ready for the splice. Fusion-splicing that strand onto the existing cable brings this connector interface quality of the factory to a field pathway. The result outperforms field-polished connectors on insertion loss, return loss and long-term stability, and it outperforms pre-terminated trunks when the pathway length is uncertain or the pathway is difficult to pre-measure.
Fusion splicing practice that protects the budget
A good splice starts long before the splicer arcs: strip the strand cleanly, cleave square, keep the sleeve staged, and protect the completed splice in the tray with the bend radius respected. The tight-buffered 0.9mm coating on this pigtail strips in one motion and seats cleanly in standard splice sleeves. Done well, a fusion splice adds less attenuation than a connector pair and stays stable for the life of the plant. In Singapore facilities, this check should form part of the rack-access and acceptance review.
Ordering a customized pigtail platform
The custom platform turns a catalog of options into one ordered arrangement: connector range from LC, SC, FC, ST and LSH; polish as UPC or APC; jacket rating to suit the pathway; length to the measured run; and fiber count where the platform offers it. State the combination with the enquiry and the factory confirms the manufacturable specification before manufacturing begins. The delivered pigtail then matches the patch panel hardware, the tray geometry and the pathway without field improvisation.
Configuration choices that matter at the tray
Three choices decide how a custom pigtail behaves at the splice point: this connector interface range must correspond to the patch panel adapters, the polish discipline must correspond to the plant - mixing UPC and APC at one mating point destroys return loss - and the jacket rating must satisfy the pathway code. Getting these right at order time is faster than any field correction, and the factory test report then applies to the specific delivered arrangement.
Armored pigtails for exposed routes
Standard 0.9mm strands survive inside trays and enclosures; routes that cross open trays, cabinet floors or retrofit pathways need more. The armored constructions wrap the fiber in helical steel - and in the industrial versions a TPU jacket - adding crush resistance, rodent protection and abrasion tolerance while keeping this optical assembly flexible ample to dress. The splice end still presents a standard prepared strand; consequently, tray practice will not by itself change.
Bend-insensitive glass in dense trays
Splice trays and panel rear spaces punish fiber: tight routing, crowded dressing and the occasional hurried re-entry all bend strands beyond what legacy single-mode tolerated. The bend-insensitive grade used in this pigtail holds attenuation stable at bend radii that would fog conventional glass, which keeps the channel margin intact after the tenth tray opening, not just at commissioning.
A splicing workflow that scales
Productive termination crews work to a fixed routine: mount the tray, dress this optical cable, splice the pigtails color by color, protect each joint, test each completed port, then close and label. With the routine fixed, a two-person crew terminates a full frame slot in a predictable time, and the test record maps cleanly onto the documentation. The consistency additionally makes quality auditable - corresponding materials, corresponding sequence, corresponding pass criteria across every site.
Sparing and kit planning for termination work
Pigtails belong in the termination kit in counted sets with spares: strands break, connectors get contaminated beyond recovery, and a missing spare converts a ten-minute task into a second visit. Plan one spare set per frame slot, keep spare strands capped and bagged, and record which set went into which tray so replacement stock may also be ordered to the identical specification.
Selecting the right pigtail for the job
Five decisions define the order: this connector interface range must correspond to the patch panel, the polish must correspond to the plant, the fiber mode must correspond to this optical cable, the structure must correspond to the pathway, and the count must correspond to the tray capacity. Getting all five right at order time is what turns a box of strands into a dependable termination. Where the requirement sits outside the standard configurations, the custom platforms cover the remaining combinations.
Quality Assurance and Factory Testing
Every pigtail is optically tested before packing: insertion loss and return loss are verified on each terminated leg, and the ferrule end faces are inspected for scratches and contamination. The strands ship coiled, capped and bagged, with the test results obtainable on ask for.
Quotation and Factory Support
Refer to this pigtail by connector, polish, fiber mode, fiber count and structure during the request for a quotation. For configurations outside the listed options - mixed connector families, jacket ratings, lengths or project packaging - send the requirement with the enquiry and the factory will review the manufacturable specification. Singapore and regional project orders can be reviewed for interface compatibility, packing details and delivery coordination.
