This 12-fiber LC/APC pigtail set terminates a full 12-strand single-mode cable on high-density angled-polish panels. Each 3-meter fiber has a factory-polished LC/APC connector that keeps reflections very low for GPON, XGS-PON, and RF video. Bend-insensitive G.657.A1 glass handles crowded trays, and the 0.9 mm tight buffer gives each strand solid protection.
Each of the twelve strands wears its TIA-598 color, and the buffer meets OFNR riser rules. It's built for OLT patch panels, central office frames, and fiber hubs that need many APC ports in little space. It's a strong choice for operators running dense PON frames.
GPON and XGS-PON on One Fiber
Many operators now run GPON and XGS-PON side by side on the same fiber plant. A coexistence filter combines the two at the central office. The two systems use different wavelengths, with GPON at 1490 and 1310 nm and XGS-PON at 1577 and 1270 nm. Both depend on low reflection, which APC connectors provide.
Panel Density With LC/APC
LC/APC adapters fit roughly twice as many ports as SC/APC in the same panel space. A 12-fiber set fills a compact LC module. That leaves room in the rack for future growth as subscriber counts rise.
Twelve-Color Order
The color run starts at blue and ends at aqua. Assign each color to a fixed port and splitter input. Consistent mapping across every hub makes field work faster and safer.
Tight Buffer Durability
A tight 900 µm buffer bonds to each fiber, adding stiffness. In busy central offices, pigtails get handled often during turn-ups. The firmer buffer helps prevent kinks.
Angled Polish Performance
Each connector's 8-degree face sends reflections into the cladding. Return loss typically reaches 60 dB or better. The keyed LC body keeps the angle aligned with every mate.
Scaling a Central Office
As subscriber counts grow, operators add more OLT ports and feeder cables. Twelve-fiber LC/APC sets let them add capacity panel by panel. Matching sets across the frame keeps the layout uniform and easy to service.
• Connector: LC/APC, 8-degree polish, 1.25 mm ferrule
• Fiber: single-mode 9/125 µm, G.657.A1
• Fiber count: 12, TIA-598 color coded
• Buffer: 0.9 mm tight buffer
• Fire rating: OFNR
• Length: 3 m
Mixing Connector Styles
If some equipment uses SC/APC, connect it with an LC/APC-to-SC/APC patch cord. Never adapt APC to UPC in the same link. A single mismatched connection can undo the benefit of every angled connector around it.
