We've shipped about 4,800 units this month, mostly in 50-piece packs, and lead time is typically 7 to 10 days if our company have stock — usually we do, but confirm for larger orders. The connector itself is 53.5mm long excluding the tail, and it works with both 2.0*3.0mm butterfly cable and round cable form Φ0.9mm up to 3.0mm, so you'll need to pick right cable type for your drop assembly job.
What it does is let a tech in the field terminate a fiber drop cable on-site in under two minutes for butterfly cable, or under five minutes for round cable, without needing epoxy or polishing — basically a one-piece plug-and-play design that uses a push-tube fastening mechanism. The ferrule is pre-polished at the factory, and there's a built-in refractive index matching fluid inside, so you're not guessing about light transmission performence.
Insertion loss averages at ≤0.3dB, with a max of 0.5dB across 500 mechanicla durability cycles, and return loss runs ≥50dB for APC or ≥45dB for UPC — so it's pretty much good for FTTH drop cable terminations where you can't afford to lose signal. Tensile strength is ≥30N for the round cable, but drop it to ≥5N if you're working with Φ0.9mm cable, which is a real limitation if your runs are exposed to pulling stress.
Most buyers go with the SC-APC version for better return loss, and it's compatble with laser light sources — but it's not suited for long-haul trunk lines where tighter tolerances are needed, more of a last-mile thing anyway. Assembly time varies a lot depending on whether you're using butterfly or round cable; techs who do this daily usually get it down to 90 seconds or so on the butterfly after a few tries.
The reassembly limit is at least three times, which matters if a tech messes up the first attempt (happens more than you'd think), and the operating range is -25°C to +75°C, so it'll hold up in outdoor cabinets or rooftop enclosures. One detail we don't always mention upfront: the 125μm core fiber accepts both 250μm and 900μm cladding diameters, but the internal alignment sleeve is tighter than most generic connectors — you'll feel it when seating the fiber, sometimes a slight click as it locks.
We can usually ship standard orders within 3-5 business days; custom lengths may add 2-3 days depending on quantity. Just let your account manager know the exact length and fiber grade when you place the order.
Yes, we include a batch test report showing average and max insertion loss values. If you need individual connector reports, we can arrange that at a small extra cost.
MOQ is 500 pieces for standard stock items. For smaller trial orders, we can accommodate 100 pieces at a slightly higher unit price.
Yes, you can reassemble it up to three times on the same cable as long as the fiber end is clean. After that, the internal clamping mechanism may lose grip.
Keep them in the original sealed packaging at room temperature, ideally below 60% humidity. Once opened, use within 30 days to avoid dust or moisture affecting the pre-polished end face.