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MU Connector
High density optical miniature unit
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Simplex & Duplex connector
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Alberino based principle within reduced SC design
Large offer thanks to F-3000 Ø1.25 ferrule technology
Suitable for MM, SM assemblies, 0° PC as well as 8° APC
polished
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Introduction
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MU plugs provides more than
double the packaging density
when compared with SC
plugs and grant a wide range
of applications.
Answers market compact
size and handling
requirements
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The market request for SFF
technology is expected to expand as photonic network system
continue to become more advanced
DIAMOND enlarges its product range introducing the MU.
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Simplex connector
Fiber version
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Cable version
MU Miniature Unit
Duplex connector
Fiber version
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Cable version
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Simplex
 Designation
Connectors
 MU Simplex SM/PC
 MU Simplex MM/PC
 MU Simplex SM APC
Mating Adapters
 MU SM/MM PC
 MU SM APC
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Duplex
 Designation
Connectors
 MU Duplex SM/PC
 MU Duplex MM/PC
 MU Duplex SM APC
Mating Adapters
 MU SM/MM PC
 MU SM APC
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Typical value
Insertion Loss (IL)
Return Loss (RL)
MM
SM 0° PC
SM 8° APC
typ. 0.15
typ. 0.2
typ. 0.2
max. 0.4 max. 0.4
max. 0.4
dB
min. 40
min. 70*
dB
min. 50
Units
Repeatability of (IL)
max +/- 0.1
dB
Operating temperature
-25 / + 70 **
°C
* Measured with high precision reflectometer
** May be further limited by fiber specifications
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Applications
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Fiber optic subscriber network transmission / switching equipment
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Optical MDF (Multi Distribution Frames)
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LAN
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CATV
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SONET/SDH, ATM and WDM communication system
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Test equipment
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Features and benefits
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High packing density and light weight
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Excellent performance (SM & MM)
Active aligned fiber core
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Wide application range
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Easy operation (push-pull)
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