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About Wire and Cable

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.

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

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

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
33	50	Aqua	0000000	00000

USB Adapter Cords

Adapt your USB port to connect to a variety of other devices. These USB cords are backward compatible, so they work with cords and connectors that meet the same or a lower USB standard.

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

USB A Plug × Fiber Optic LC Socket

A Plug × Fiber Optic LC Socket

USB 3.2 Gen 1—5Gb/s Transmission Speed
Length	Application	For Cable Industry Designation	Shielding	Color	Includes		Each
6"	Data	Multimode OM1, Multimode OM2	Unshielded	White	Driver CD	0000000	0000000
6"	Data	Single Mode OS1, Single Mode OS2	Unshielded	White	Driver CD	0000000	000000

USB C Plug × Fiber Optic LC Socket

C Plug × Fiber Optic LC Socket

USB 3.2 Gen 1—5Gb/s Transmission Speed
Length	Application	For Cable Industry Designation	Shielding	Color	Includes		Each
6"	Data	Single Mode OS1, Single Mode OS2	Unshielded	White	Driver CD	0000000	0000000

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

Fiber-Optic Cable

Use For: Data
Flexible
Temperature Range: -40° to 155° F
Insulation: Thermoplastic

Send data between data centers and workstations in fiber-optic networks. The thermoplastic outer insulation on this cable is flame retardant for safe indoor use, and resists water and UV light for outdoor use. Because it works both indoors and outdoors, there’s no need for a transition splice when routing the cable into buildings. Each inner fiber also has a layer of thermoplastic insulation to protect signals and add flexibility. This cable is non-conductive, so grounding or bonding is not required.

Single-mode cable is often used to send data between buildings. It has a small core diameter, which reduces signal loss. It transmits data over longer distances and has a higher bandwidth than multimode cable.

Multimode cable is often used to transmit data over short distances, such as within buildings and local area networks (LANs). It has a large core diameter, so it’s easier to terminate and install than single-mode cable. However, it has lower bandwidth.

OFNR cable is for use in vertical shafts and large facilities with multiple levels.

ONFP cable is for use in horizontal shafts, such as in ducts and above drop ceilings.

Fiber count refers to the number of optical fibers inside a cable. The higher the count, the more data you can send. You can branch each fiber into its own individual cable if your network demands grow in the future.

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

Single Mode OS2, OFNR
Fiber Count	Core Dia., microns	OD	Outer Insulation Color	Inner Insulation Color	For Use Outdoors	Specifications Met		25 ft.	50 ft.	100 ft.	250 ft.	500 ft.	1,000 ft.
6	8.3	0.22"	Black	Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, White	Yes	UL 2556 FT4	0000000	00	000000	000000	0000000	0000000	0000000
12	8.3	0.26"	Black	Aqua, Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow	Yes	UL 2556 FT4	0000000	00	00000	000000	000000	000000	00000000
24	8.3	0.31"	Black	Aqua, Aqua/Black, Black, Black/White, Blue, Blue/Black, Purple/Black, Brown, Brown/Black, Gray, Gray/Black, Green, Green/Black, Orange, Orange/Black, Pink, Pink/Black, Purple, Red, Red/Black, White, White/Black, Yellow, Yellow/Black	Yes	UL 2556 FT4	0000000	00	000000	000000	000000	00000000	00000000
Single Mode OS2, OFNP
6	8.3	0.21"	Black	Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, White	Yes	NFPA 262, Flame Rated FT6	0000000	00	00000	000000	000000	000000	00000000
12	8.3	0.25"	Black	Aqua, Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow	Yes	NFPA 262, Flame Rated FT6	0000000	00	00000	000000	000000	000000	00000000
24	8.3	0.31"	Black	Aqua, Aqua/Black, Black, Black/White, Blue, Blue/Black, Purple/Black, Brown, Brown/Black, Gray, Gray/Black, Green, Green/Black, Orange, Orange/Black, Pink, Pink/Black, Purple, Red, Red/Black, White, White/Black, Yellow, Yellow/Black	Yes	NFPA 262, Flame Rated FT6	0000000	00	000000	000000	000000	00000000	00000000
Multimode OM3, OFNR
6	50	0.22"	Black	Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, White	Yes	UL 2556 FT4	0000000	000000	00000	000000	000000	000000	00000000
12	50	0.26"	Black	Aqua, Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow	Yes	UL 2556 FT4	0000000	00000	000000	000000	000000	00000000	00000000
24	50	0.31"	Black	Aqua, Aqua/Black, Black, Black/White, Blue, Blue/Black, Purple/Black, Brown, Brown/Black, Gray, Gray/Black, Green, Green/Black, Orange, Orange/Black, Pink, Pink/Black, Purple, Red, Red/Black, White, White/Black, Yellow, Yellow/Black	Yes	UL 2556 FT4	0000000	000000	000000	000000	00000000	00000000	00000000
Multimode OM3, OFNP
6	50	0.21"	Black	Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, White	Yes	NFPA 262, Flame Rated FT6	0000000	00000	000000	000000	000000	00000000	00000000
12	50	0.25"	Black	Aqua, Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow	Yes	NFPA 262, Flame Rated FT6	0000000	00000	000000	000000	000000	00000000	00000000
24	50	0.31"	Black	Aqua, Aqua/Black, Black, Black/White, Blue, Blue/Black, Purple/Black, Brown, Brown/Black, Gray, Gray/Black, Green, Green/Black, Orange, Orange/Black, Pink, Pink/Black, Purple, Red, Red/Black, White, White/Black, Yellow, Yellow/Black	Yes	NFPA 262, Flame Rated FT6	0000000	000000	000000	000000	00000000	00000000	00000000

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

Fiber-Optic Cable Ratchet Crimpers

Crimp FC, ST, SC, LC, SMA, and MT-RJ connectors onto fiber-optic cable. The ratchet applies the correct pressure to ensure a complete crimp every time.

Crimpers								Replacement Dies
Cavity Size	For Cable Industry Designation	Lg.	Material	Grip Style	Grip Material		Each		Each
For FC, ST, SC, LC, SMA, MT-RJ Connectors
0.134", 0.139", 0.151", 0.178", 0.190"	Single Mode OS1, Single Mode OS2, Multimode OM1, Multimode OM2, Multimode OM3, Multimode OM4	9 1/2"	Steel	Cushion	ABS Plastic	0000000	000000	000000	000000