This simplex single-mode pigtail pairs a compact LC/APC connector with bend-insensitive G.657.A1 fiber. The 8-degree angled polish keeps back reflection very low, which is essential for PON and RF video. The small LC body fits the high-density adapter panels and splitter modules now common in FTTH networks.
A 0.9 mm tight buffer protects the strand during routing, and the yellow color marks it as single-mode. The buffer is OFNR riser-rated. Available in 1 m and 3 m lengths, it handles single-fiber terminations in compact PON hardware. It's a reliable fit for modern FTTH panels built around LC/APC adapters.
LC/APC in Dense PON Hardware
Newer splitter modules, OLT patch panels, and fiber distribution hubs often use LC/APC adapters. LC's 1.25 mm ferrule takes half the space of SC, so a panel can hold far more customer ports. This pigtail brings that density to single-fiber terminations.
Keyed to Hold the Angle
An APC end face only works when both angles line up. LC/APC connectors are keyed, so the 8-degree face always meets its mate at the correct orientation. That alignment is what keeps return loss at 60 dB or better.
Why PON Needs APC
GPON and XGS-PON lasers can become unstable when too much light reflects back into them. RF video at 1550 nm is even more sensitive. The angled polish sends reflections into the cladding instead of back toward the source.
Tight Buffer Protection
The 900 µm buffer is bonded to the coated fiber. That gives the strand firm support, which matters in panels where technicians move pigtails during service turn-ups.
Choosing the Length
The 1 m version fits small splitter enclosures and customer boxes. The 3 m version suits OLT frames and hub cabinets, where fibers travel to a splice tray and back.
Splicing Into a Splitter Module
Many LC/APC splitter modules accept a spliced input fiber at the back. Fusion splice the feeder strand to this pigtail, seat the sleeve, and click the connector into the module's input port. The whole job takes only a few minutes with good prep.
• Connector: LC/APC, 8-degree polish, 1.25 mm ferrule, green
• Fiber: single-mode 9/125 µm, G.657.A1
• Fiber count: 1 (simplex)
• Buffer: 0.9 mm tight buffer, yellow
• Fire rating: OFNR
• Length options: 1 m and 3 m
Green Means Angled
Plug this connector only into green APC adapters. Inserting it into a blue UPC port causes high loss and can damage both end faces.
