LC to LC Simplex FTTA Outdoor Patch Cable, OS2, 7.0mm LSZH

Malaysian upgrade projects can use this configuration where its interface and fiber map align with both the installed cabling and the new hardware. This simplex FTTA patch cable carries a single OS2 9/125µm single-mode fiber from the baseband hardware to the radio unit, matching the single-fiber optics now common on tower-top radio units. It uses the same 7.0mm LSZH outdoor construction as the duplex FTTA family: Corning G.657.A1 bend-insensitive glass under an UV-stabilized jacket, with a helical steel armored branch protecting the exposed section at every end. The LC UPC interfaces plug directly into BiDi and single-fiber SFP modules used in LTE and 5G radio systems.

Product Highlights

• LC UPC to LC UPC simplex, OS2 9/125µm single mode
• Matches single-fiber BiDi optics on radio units
• Corning G.657.A1 bend-insensitive fiber, 20/10D bend radius
• 7.0mm LSZH UV-stabilized jacket for outdoor exposure
• Helical steel armored branch against rodents and birds
• Stock lengths 3m to 50m; project lengths on request

Specifications

Single-fiber links on modern towers

A growing share of radio units use bidirectional optics that run transmit and receive on one strand. A simplex jumper matches that architecture exactly: one fiber, one connector at every end, no dark strand coiled behind the radio. Using a simplex cord instead of a duplex with one leg parked reduces weight on the tower, simplifies port assignment and removes the risk of a dangling unterminated leg collecting moisture or damage.

Mechanical protection where it counts

The exposed ends of an FTTA run take the real abuse: clamp pressure at the completed cable entry, vibration from the structure, and wildlife along the route. The helical steel armored branch on this jumper absorbs that exposure while staying flexible enough to dress through glands and narrow tray entries. Because the armor is built into the branch rather than added on site, the protection is consistent from the first meter to the mating connector boot.

Bend tolerance for congested enclosures

Junction boxes at the tower base and the completed cable entry at the RRU shroud leave little room for generous bends. G.657.A1 glass keeps attenuation stable at a 10D static bend radius, meaning that this jumper assembly can generally be dressed into the available space without eating into the channel loss calculation. The fiber remains fully compatible with deployed G.652.D feeder plant, meaning that the simplex jumper integrates into current single-mode infrastructure without re-engineering the link.

One jacket from shelter to antenna

Because the route usually begins inside a shelter or cabinet and ends outdoors, the LSZH jacket is specified for the two environments: low smoke and halogen-free behavior for indoor sections, UV and chemical resistance for the outdoor climb. A single continuous jacket means no transition hardware and one less potential failure point between the baseband hardware and the radio.

Available lengths and custom orders

Normal length options are stocked for fast delivery: 3m (10ft), 5m (16ft), 10m (33ft), 20m (66ft), 30m (98ft) and 50m (164ft), covering the common shelter-to-tower and frame-to-radio runs this cord is built for. Customized cable lengths beyond this range are manufactured to order. On single-fiber links this jumper assembly length directly sets the slack stored at the RRU shroud; ordering the measured length keeps the fitting clean and avoids a heavy service loop hanging from the radio unit. Specifying the exact route length avoids the two the slack storage problem of an overlong cord and the strain risk of one that is too short.

Testing and inspection practice

Every simplex assembly is terminated with precision zirconia ferrule LC connectors and optically tested before packing. Insertion loss is verified against the 0.3dB ceiling and return loss against the 50dB minimum on each cord, and end-face geometry is inspected so the physical contact stays consistent across repeated mating during commissioning and maintenance.

Ordering and Customization Support

Refer to the LC-LC simplex FTTA family when seeking a quotation and state the route length. Where the radio or the baseband side uses SC instead of LC, or where a non-standard breakout is needed at one end, the project-specific simplex FTTA program covers the same outdoor platform; send the need with the inquiry and the factory confirms the build before the product is built. For Malaysian upgrades, our team can compare the requested build with the existing environment before production begins.