QTECH FIBER OPTIC PATCH CORD MM OM3 LC/LC PC DX-0.5M

1. Product Description

Duplex OM3 50/125μm multimode fiber patch cable with LC/PC connectors on both ends. The “DX” suffix confirms duplex (2-fiber) construction. This cable is optimized for 10GbE applications up to 300m.

2. Technical Specifications

• Fiber Standard: OM3 (ISO/IEC 11801, TIA-492AAAC)

• Core/Cladding: 50/125μm

• Connectors: LC/PC duplex (IEC 61754-20)

• Insertion Loss: ≤0.35 dB typical (per mated pair)

• Return Loss: ≥30 dB (PC polish)

• Bandwidth:

  • 2000 MHz·km @850nm (laser optimized)

  • 500 MHz·km @1300nm

• Max Tensile Load: 100N (during installation)

• Operating Temperature: -20°C to +70°C

3. Performance Characteristics

• Supports 10GbE up to 300m @850nm
• Compatible with 40G/100G (SR4/eSR4) at reduced distances
• MMF (Multimode Fiber) with laser-optimized performance
• Interchangeable with OM1/OM2 systems (with modal bandwidth limitations)

4. Compliance & Certifications

• IEC 60793-2-10 (50/125μm fiber)
• RoHS compliant
• Flame rating options: OFNR/OFNP available

5. Typical Applications

• Data center ToR (Top of Rack) connections
• SAN/NAS storage systems
• High-speed backbone links
• Active optical equipment interconnects
• 10G Ethernet deployments