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It runs about $12-18 per unit at sample quantities for a standdard 12-core, and once you hit a thousand units or so that drops to under $7—basically the cost curve flattens nicely once you're past the initial MOQ of 50 pieces. We've seen buyers who order 500+ consistently get the best per-unit pricing, and the really large runs of 5000+ can push it below $5.50 depending on jacket and polishing type.
So the core business here is that you're getting a molded ferrule MPO connector that handles anywhere from 2 to 24 fibers, with insertion loss guaranteed at 0.35dB or less and return loss at 55dB or better for single-mode—which is tighter than what most generic patch cables spec out at. It passes through -40°C to +85°C without issue, and we've tested these through 200 mating cycles with no measurable drift in performnce. What you don't want to do is use these for outdoor direct-bury appliction though, even with PE jacket, because the ferrule isn't sealed against moisture ingress.
We make these in both PC and APC polish, and the round cable version is easier to route through tight conduit than the ribbon one (usually 2-4 weeks lead time if you need a non-stock polish type). The jacket options go form PVC to LSZH to OFNR to OFNP to PE—check with your facility requirement because the building code often mandates one type over another. Actually, most telecom buyers we deal with just grab the LSZH for indoor central office work and call it done.
One thing handlers notice after a few installs: the alignment pins on the female connector are surprisingly fragile if you torque the cable instead of the housing during mating—we've had a few returns where the pins got bent and the insertion loss jumped to 0.6dB. It's not a dealbreaker, just something to be mindful of if your techs tend to be heavy-handed. The tensile strength is 100N to 1000N depending on jacket and cable construction, but nobody actually pulls these past a couple hundred Newtons in practice.
For OEM runs our company can do custom boot colors, different strain boot lengths, and even imprint your part number on the housing—just note that custom colors push MOQ to about 200 pieces rather than the standard 50. Teh certs are RoHS, ISO9001, and CE, with IEC 61754-7 and Telcordia GR-1435-CORE compliance baked into the design. We include a COA with every shipment, and while we usually stock the 12-core single-mode in three colors, the 24-core versions typically have a 3-week lead time from order.
We usually set MOQ at 100 meters for standard cables, but if you're just trialing, we can do 50 meters or a small batch of connectors. Just let your sales rep know what you need.
Yes, we have RoHS, ISO9001, and CE certificates on file. We can send you copies right after you place the order, or beforehand if you request them from your contact.
Absolutely, we customize with LSZH jacket and APC polish. Lead time is typically 10-15 working days for that setup, depending on the core count and quantity.
We usually coil the cables and pack them in export-grade cartons. For ribbon cables, we use spools to avoid kinking. If you need specific packaging, just tell us.
For a 12-core round PVC cable, tensile strength is typically around 200N. The 1000N rating is for reinforced or ribbon designs. We'll confirm the exact value in your order confirmation.
