Fiber-Optic Cable | McMaster-Carr

	Fiber Optic Connection Type Fiber Optic Connection Type


LC	ST

SC

	Length Length

	Industry Designation Industry Designation

	Core Diameter Core Diameter

9 microns

50 microns

62.5 microns

	Color Color

	Yellow
	Orange
	Aqua

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	Data Connection Type Data Connection Type

Ethernet

Fiber Optic

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Number of Sockets Number of Sockets

	For Cord Type For Cord Type

	Bundle Diameter Bundle Diameter

1/16"

1/8"

1/4"

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

155° F

890° F

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

-40° F

Not Rated

	Maximum Voltage Maximum Voltage

10V DC

32V DC

	Acceptance Angle Acceptance Angle

67°

83°

	Numerical Aperture Numerical Aperture

56 Products

Fiber-Optic Cords

Connect computers, servers, and switches in a fiber-optic network.

Single-mode cords are good for long distances and often used between buildings.

Multimode cords are often used for shorter runs within buildings. OM1 cords support 10 Gigabit Ethernet at lengths up to 33 meters. They are used for Local Area Networks (LAN).

OFNR (optical fiber nonconductive riser) cords prevent the spread of fire from floor to floor within buildings. Use them in vertical spaces, such as shafts, between floors. They cannot be installed in plenum areas. These cords are corrosion resistant. They release heavy black smoke, hydrochloric acid, and other toxic gases when they burn.

Cords with LC connections have push-pull connectors that lock in place with a latch. Their connectors are about half the size of SC and ST connectors, so they’re best for devices in tight spaces as well as crowded racks and panels.

Cords with SC connections have push-pull connectors that lock in place with a tab.

Cords with ST connections have twist-lock spring-loaded connectors that secure in place with a bayonet lock.

LC Plug × LC Plug

Single Mode OS2, OFNR
Lg., ft.	Core Dia., microns	Color		Each
3	9	Yellow	0000000	000000
6	9	Yellow	0000000	00000
10	9	Yellow	0000000	00000
33	9	Yellow	0000000	00000
Multimode OM1, OFNR
3	62.5	Orange	0000000	00000
6	62.5	Orange	0000000	00000
10	62.5	Orange	0000000	00000
33	62.5	Orange	0000000	00000
Multimode OM4, OFNR
3	50	Aqua	0000000	00000
6	50	Aqua	0000000	00000
10	50	Aqua	0000000	00000
33	50	Aqua	0000000	00000

SC Plug × SC Plug

Single Mode OS2, OFNR
Lg., ft.	Core Dia., microns	Color		Each
3	9	Yellow	0000000	000000
6	9	Yellow	0000000	00000
10	9	Yellow	0000000	00000
33	9	Yellow	0000000	00000
Multimode OM1, OFNR
3	62.5	Orange	0000000	00000
6	62.5	Orange	0000000	00000
10	62.5	Orange	0000000	00000
33	62.5	Orange	0000000	00000
Multimode OM4, OFNR
3	50	Aqua	0000000	00000
6	50	Aqua	0000000	00000
10	50	Aqua	0000000	00000
33	50	Aqua	0000000	00000

ST Plug × ST Plug

Single Mode OS2, OFNR
Lg., ft.	Core Dia., microns	Color		Each
3	9	Yellow	0000000	000000
6	9	Yellow	0000000	00000
10	9	Yellow	0000000	00000
33	9	Yellow	0000000	00000
Multimode OM1, OFNR
3	62.5	Orange	0000000	00000
6	62.5	Orange	0000000	00000
10	62.5	Orange	0000000	00000
33	62.5	Orange	0000000	00000
Multimode OM4, OFNR
3	50	Aqua	0000000	00000
6	50	Aqua	0000000	00000
10	50	Aqua	0000000	00000
33	50	Aqua	0000000	00000

Illuminating Glass Fiber Bundles

Light up small and hard-to-reach areas. These bundles are often used in fiberscopes and borescopes. They’re also good for lighting small areas in models, prototypes, and circuit boards. They transmit all colors of visible light and some wavelengths of infrared light.

Made of borosilicate glass, the fibers resist greater heat and transmit light better than plastic fibers. For precise lighting, they have two layers—the outer layer keeps light contained within the inner glass core. Bundles with a larger diameter have more fibers, so they give off more light.

A separate light source is needed to illuminate them. Connect them to an LED strip or other light source using heat-shrink tubing or a fitted part, such as a ferrule. They’re not for use in telecommunication cables.

The numerical aperture describes the maximum angle of light each fiber accepts and emits. To send light efficiently, use a light source with an angle at or below the numerical aperture. Choose fiber bundles with 0.66 NA for general purpose illumination. Fiber bundles with 0.55 NA cover a smaller area than those with 0.66 NA, making them good for lighting angles that have less space.

6 ft. Lg.
Bundle Diameter	Acceptance Angle	Wavelength Range, nm	Core Diameter, microns	Fiber Bend Radius	Maximum Temperature, °F	Material		Each
0.55 NA
1/16"	67°	400-1,600	50	0.25"	890°	Borosilicate Glass	0000000	000000
1/8"	67°	400-1,600	50	0.25"	890°	Borosilicate Glass	0000000	00000
1/4"	67°	400-1,600	50	0.25"	890°	Borosilicate Glass	0000000	000000
0.66 NA
1/16"	83°	400-1,600	50	0.25"	890°	Borosilicate Glass	0000000	00000
1/8"	83°	400-1,600	50	0.25"	890°	Borosilicate Glass	0000000	00000
1/4"	83°	400-1,600	50	0.25"	890°	Borosilicate Glass	0000000	000000
9 ft. Lg.
0.55 NA
1/16"	67°	400-1,600	50	0.25"	890°	Borosilicate Glass	0000000	00000
1/8"	67°	400-1,600	50	0.25"	890°	Borosilicate Glass	0000000	00000
1/4"	67°	400-1,600	50	0.25"	890°	Borosilicate Glass	0000000	000000
0.66 NA
1/16"	83°	400-1,600	50	0.25"	890°	Borosilicate Glass	0000000	00000
1/8"	83°	400-1,600	50	0.25"	890°	Borosilicate Glass	0000000	00000
1/4"	83°	400-1,600	50	0.25"	890°	Borosilicate Glass	0000000	000000
19 1/2 ft. Lg.
0.55 NA
1/16"	67°	400-1,600	50	0.25"	890°	Borosilicate Glass	0000000	00000
1/8"	67°	400-1,600	50	0.25"	890°	Borosilicate Glass	0000000	00000
1/4"	67°	400-1,600	50	0.25"	890°	Borosilicate Glass	0000000	000000
0.66 NA
1/16"	83°	400-1,600	50	0.25"	890°	Borosilicate Glass	0000000	00000
1/8"	83°	400-1,600	50	0.25"	890°	Borosilicate Glass	0000000	00000
1/4"	83°	400-1,600	50	0.25"	890°	Borosilicate Glass	0000000	000000

Flexible Fiber-Optic Cables for Mini Flashlights

Extend light into hard-to-reach spaces by attaching a fiber-optic cable to your flashlight.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

For Handle Dia.	Includes		Each
3/4"	6", 12", and 18" Cables	0000000	000000

DIN-Rail Mount Ethernet Switches

Mount these Ethernet switches to 35 mm DIN rail to expand your data network by connecting computers, printers, and servers.

Switches with a fiber-optic connection accept multimode fiber-optic cords.

Ethernet Switches with Fiber-Optic Sockets

4 Ethernet
Connections and 1 SC
Fiber Optic Connection

Ethernet Connections		Fiber-Optic Connections
No. of	Type	No. of	Type	For Fiber-Optic Cord Type	Transmission Speed, Mbps	Housing Material	Voltage	Wire Connection Type	No. of Terminals	Temp. Range, °F	Specifications Met		Each
4	RJ45	1	SC	Multimode OM1 Multimode OM2 Multimode OM3 Multimode OM4	100	Plastic	10-32V DC	Screw Terminals	3	-40° to 155°	C-UL Listed	0000000	0000000