2m LC/APC to SC/APC Simplex Single Mode Fiber Patch Cable, OS2 9/125 Corning, LSZH/OFNR, Yellow
The CableLeader FB116-92XX is an OS2 simplex patch cable that joins the two dominant APC connector formats: a green LC/APC connector on one end, a green SC/APC connector on the other, terminated on one Corning single mode fiber in a single 2.0 mm jacket. Both ends carry the 8-degree angled polish rated 65 dB minimum return loss, making this the single-fiber link between LC-format APC equipment and SC-format APC plant, offered from 1 m through 10 m.
SC/APC is the standard connector of FTTH access networks — fiber wall outlets, GPON splitters, and distribution terminals are overwhelmingly terminated in green SC/APC. The push-pull SC body with its 31.8 mm boot seats positively in wall plates and splitter trays, and the angled endface keeps reflection out of the upstream PON plant, protecting every subscriber sharing the splitter.
LC/APC brings the same 8-degree polish to the compact LC format used on OLT line cards, high-density APC distribution panels, and reflection-sensitive test equipment. The short boot 19.5 mm body with its 1.25 mm ferrule roughly doubles port density against SC hardware. Every connector on this cable is factory-tested to 0.30 dB maximum insertion loss at 1310/1550 nm, and green housings on both ends signal APC polish — never mate either end with blue UPC ports, because the angled and flat endfaces cannot make proper contact.
The jacket is LSZH/OFNR rated under UL file E510298. Low-smoke zero-halogen material limits toxic emissions in enclosed equipment rooms and residential installs, while the OFNR riser rating permits vertical runs between floors. The yellow jacket is the industry marker for single mode cable, keeping OS2 runs visually distinct from aqua and orange multimode patching, and RoHS compliance covers restricted-substance procurement requirements.
The Corning G657A1 fiber grade is bend insensitive, tolerating the tight routing radii found in wall enclosures, cable managers, and FTTH outlets without the attenuation spikes standard G652D fiber shows under the same handling. It remains fully compatible with installed G652D single mode plant, so the cable drops into existing OS2 structured cabling, splice trays, and panels.
Compatibility & Ordering Information — FB116-92XX connects green LC/APC ports (GPON OLT line cards, APC distribution panels, test equipment) to green SC/APC ports (fiber wall outlets, GPON splitters, distribution terminals). Do not plug either end into blue UPC receptacles. The family is offered from 1 m through 10 m; select the variant covering the run plus a service loop. For a two-fiber version of this connector pair see the FB111-92XX duplex family; for all-LC APC simplex see FB115-91XX.
Product Comparison: Simplex vs Duplex LC/APC to SC/APC Patch Cable
Both cables use identical Corning OS2 9/125 G657A1 fiber and the same green APC connector pair — LC/APC on one end, SC/APC on the other; the difference is the number of fibers, which must match how the link carries signal. The table summarizes the decision:
AttributeSimplex LC/APC–SC/APC (this product)Duplex LC/APC–SC/APCConstructionOne fiber, single 2.0 mm strand, one connector per endTwo fibers, zipcord pair, connector pair per endTransmit / ReceiveBoth directions on one strand (GPON/offeri) or one-way signalTransmit on one strand, receive on the otherReturn Loss65 dB min, APC both ends65 dB min, APC both ends (same polish)Matching EquipmentGPON drops, wall outlet to OLT/panel single-fiber linksTwo-fiber APC links between LC and SC hardwareLength Range1 m to 10 m in this family1 m to 3 m in the duplex familyBest ForSingle-fiber FTTH and access runsStandard two-fiber APC data links
Select the simplex version (this product) when the link uses exactly one fiber — GPON drops and single-strand access links between SC/APC plant and LC/APC equipment.
Select the duplex version when equipment transmits and receives on separate APC fibers. Both are green APC end to end and mate only with APC ports — never with blue UPC.
FAQ
What is the difference between LC/APC and SC/APC connectors?
Both carry the same green 8-degree APC polish rated 65 dB minimum return loss; they differ in body format. LC/APC is the compact latch-style connector with a 1.25 mm ferrule used on OLT cards and dense panels, while SC/APC is the larger push-pull connector with a 2.5 mm ferrule standard on FTTH wall outlets and splitters. This cable carries one of each.
Is this cable compatible with my FTTH wall outlet and GPON equipment?
Yes — if the wall outlet or splitter port is green SC/APC and the equipment side is green LC/APC, which is the common pairing in GPON access networks. Match each end to its port shape and confirm both ports are green APC; blue UPC ports require a different cable.
What loss ratings does this cable carry?
Both connectors are factory-tested to 0.30 dB maximum insertion loss at 1310/1550 nm and rated 65 dB minimum return loss, the APC standard. The single Corning 9/125 um G657A1 strand is OS2 grade, serving 1310 nm and 1550 nm single mode links across the full 1 m to 10 m family range.
How do I connect an LC/APC to SC/APC cable correctly?
Push the SC/APC end straight into the green SC port until it seats — no latch, just push-pull. Align the LC latch with the keyway on the equipment side and press in until it clicks. Both ports must be green APC; never force either end into a blue UPC receptacle. Leave a small service loop at the outlet.
Which LC/APC to SC/APC cable is best — simplex or duplex?
Choose simplex (this cable) when the link runs on one fiber, the normal case for GPON drops and single-strand access links. Choose the FB111-92XX duplex family when equipment transmits and receives on separate APC fibers. Count the fibers the two ports actually use; that decides the format.
