This six-fiber LC/APC pigtail set terminates 6-strand single-mode cable on compact angled-polish panels. Each 3-meter fiber has a factory-polished LC/APC connector with an 8-degree end face for very low back reflection. Bend-insensitive G.657.A1 glass handles the tight routing inside splitter cassettes and small hubs.
A 0.9 mm tight buffer gives each strand firm support. Colors run blue to white per TIA-598, and the OFNR buffer suits riser spaces. It's a strong fit for PON splitter cassettes, MDU distribution boxes, and FTTH hubs built on LC/APC hardware. It helps operators fit more PON customers into each splitter cassette.
Splitter Cassette Builds
A 1:8 splitter cassette needs one input and eight outputs, often terminated on LC/APC adapters. Six pigtails cover a feeder fiber, a spare, and several splice-to-splitter paths in smaller builds. The LC size keeps the cassette compact.
Budgeting Around the Splitter
A 1:8 splitter typically adds about 10.5 dB of loss. GPON Class B+ optics allow roughly 13 to 28 dB from OLT to ONT. Every connector and splice uses part of the rest. Factory-polished APC ends and clean fusion splices keep that remaining margin intact.
Return Loss on a Small Ferrule
The 8-degree angle works just as well on LC's 1.25 mm ferrule as on SC's 2.5 mm one. Expect return loss of about 60 dB or higher. The keyed body keeps the angle aligned with its mate every time.
Tight Buffer Benefits
Its bonded 900 µm buffer keeps each strand stiff and hard to crush. That helps in cassettes that are pulled out and reinserted during adds and changes.
G.657.A1 Bend Tolerance
Bends down to a 10 mm radius stay within ITU-T limits. Its mode field matches standard single-mode cable, which keeps splice loss low.
Planning Port Assignments
Assign each color to a fixed role before splicing. For example, blue can be the feeder and orange the spare, with the rest going to splitter inputs. A consistent plan across every cassette makes future work simpler.
• Connector: LC/APC, 8-degree polish, green
• Fiber: single-mode 9/125 µm, G.657.A1
• Fiber count: 6, TIA-598 colors
• Buffer: 0.9 mm tight buffer
• Fire rating: OFNR
• Length: 3 m
Cleaning Angled LC Ends
Use a one-click cleaner made for LC/APC. Standard UPC tips may not seat correctly on the angled face. Inspect with a scope before every mating. A clean angled face is the simplest way to protect your return loss.
