8900 3M Interconnect Solutions, 8900 Datasheet - Page 3

• Manufacturer Part Number: 8900
• Manufacturer: 3M Interconnect Solutions
• Type: SCr

Specifications of 8900

• Gender: PL
• Boot Color: Black
• Body Orientation: Straight
• Mounting Style: Cable
• Termination Style: Crimp
• Operating Temp Range: -10C to 60C
• Fiber Cable Type: Simplex
• Housing Material: Thermoplastic
• Insertion Loss: 0.2dB
• Mode: Single Mode
• Ferrule Material: Zirconia Ceramic
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Compliant

SC Connectors and Cable Assemblies
Features
Intermateable within NTT specifications
Push pull mating
Pull-proof (independent) ferrule
3M PC finish
Zirconia ceramic ferrule
Thermoplastic shell
Fewer parts
Hot Melt Version Only
Pre-loaded Hot Melt adhesive
No waiting for epoxy to cure
Single step polish
35
30
25
20
15
10
Single-Mode Epoxy Insertion Loss (dB)
5
0
0
.05
.1
.15
(in addition to above)
.2
.25
.3
.35
.4
Benefits
No retrofit, compatibility issues
High density, repeatable connections
Maintains optical contact
Excellent transmission performance
Reduces reflectance problems
Factory polish to –55 dB reflections
(single-mode epoxy only)*
Field polish to –45 dB reflections
(single-mode epoxy only)*
Corrosion resistant
Fast, simple termination
Extended shelf life, fewer consumables (saves money)
Termination in 2 minutes (productivity)
Only one abrasive to buy; faster polishing (reduces cost)
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
Single-Mode Epoxy Reflection (dB)
5
0
0
-56
-57
-58
-59
(short boot available)
-60
-61