LC Connector is one of the most common fiber optic connectors in fiber optic interconnections. LC is a short for Lucent Connector, Some people name it as Litter Connectors. As LC fiber connector is a small form factor FOC that uses a 1.25 mm ferrule.
Here below you can take a look at the Fiber Optic LC Connector overview:
The most common type LC Fiber Optic Connectors
Find the Fiber Optic LC connector Structure in Simplex and Duplex type:
Fiber Optic LC connector Structure in Simplex
Fiber Optic LC connector Structure in Duplex
8 basic different types of Fiber Optic LC connector
Simplex Fiber Optic LC Connector
Simplex LC fiber connectors are often used for fiber optic pigtails or fiber patch cord making. You can also use it to add connectors for fiber optic splitters.
LC/APC Single Mode 9/125um fiber optic connector in Green Color
LC/UPC Single Mode 9/125um fiber optic connector in Blue Color
LC/UPC Multi-Mode 62.5/125um or 50/125um fiber optic connector in Gray Color
LC/UPC Multi-Mode OM3,OM4 fiber optic connector in aqua Color
Duplex Fiber Optic LC Connector
LC/APC Single Mode 9/125um fiber optic connector in Green Color
LC/UPC Single Mode 9/125um fiber optic connector in Blue Color
LC/UPC Multi-Mode 62.5/125um or 50/125um fiber optic connector in Gray Color
LC/UPC Multi-Mode OM3,OM4 fiber optic connector in Aqua Color
Fiber Optic LC Connector with APC & UPC Polishing type
As you can see in the above, You can learn that LC fiber connectors has APC and UPC Polishing types . The difference is that, Single mode LC connectors have it in APC & UPC Polishing type, While Multimode LC fiber connectors have UPC polishing only. See the below images for better understanding.
Considered by some to be the modern replacement of the SC connector; its introduction was less successful, in part due to initially high license fees from inventor Lucent Corporation. Also a push-pull connector, the LC utilizes a latch as opposed to the SC locking tab and with a smaller ferrule it is known as a small form factor connector.
Having half the footprint of the SC connector gives it huge popularity in datacoms and other high-density patch applications, as its combination of small size and latch feature make it ideal for densely populated racks/panels. With the introduction of LC compatible transceivers and active networking components, its steady growth in the FTTH arena is likely to continue.
Some Customized LC fiber optic connectors
Duplex LC fiber optic connectors with bend boots
Duplex LC fiber optic connectors with Pull Tab
LC Fiber Optic Connector Application
When we have a general idea about LC fiber connectors, It is quite necessary to know what applications for the LC fiber optic connectors.
- LC fiber optic pigtails
- LC fiber patch cords
- FBT splitter or PLC Splitter connection
- Working with LC Fiber Adapters