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Table of Contents
  1. Optical Fiber Connectors, Couplers and Adapters Information
  2. MT-RJ Jacks and Accessories
  3. LightCrimp Plus Connectors (No-epoxy/No-polish)
  4. LightCrimp Connectors (No-epoxy/Polish)
  1. Epoxy/Polish Connectors
  2. Couplers & Adapters
  3. Multimedia Inserts and Modules
  4. CORELINK Mechanical Optical Fiber Splices
  5. Snap-in Adapter Plates
Features & Benefits
  • Tyco Electronics offers a broad product line of connector types (MT-RJ, LC, SC, ST, etc.), termination technologies (no-epoxy/no-polish, no-epoxy/polish and epoxy/polish) and related products. If you have product needs beyond those listed in this catalog, please call the Tyco Electronics Product Information Center at 1-800-522-6752.
MT-RJ Jacks and Accessories
  • MT-RJ jacks terminate two 900 µm tight-buffered fibers
    • No epoxy, no polishing, no crimping
    • Two fibers in one ferrule
    • Re-terminatable - improves yield
    • Tunable
    • No bench tool required
  • Match fiber type of cable to fiber type of MT-RJ jack
  • Jack design eliminates need for MT-RJ coupler
  • Small form factor design is half the size of SC duplex
  • SL Series housing allows use in any faceplate or outlet that accepts SL Series jacks
  • MT-RJ SECURE jacks feature ten color-coded, keyed designs to limit improper connections in segregated or secure networks
    • MT-RJ SECURE plug only mates with same color MT-RJ SECURE jack
Part Groups
MT-RJ Outlet Jacks (No-epoxy/No-polish)
MT-RJ Patch Panel Jacks (No-epoxy/No-polish)
MT-RJ Bend Limiting Boots
MT-RJ Parallel Dress Clips
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LightCrimp Plus Connectors (No-epoxy/No-polish)
  • Multimode connector kits come with accessories needed to terminate to 250 µm fiber, 900 µm tight-buffered fiber, 900 µm easy-strip, and buffer tube splitter kits
    • SC and ST multimode kits also terminate 3 mm cables
  • Single-mode connector kits terminate to 250 µm fiber, 900 µm tight-buffered fiber, 900 µm easy-strip and buffer tube splitter kits
  • Easy installation:
    • No epoxy, no polishing
    • No bench tool required
    • Strip, cleave and crimp 
  • Easy identification:
    • Single-mode is blue
    • XG is gray
    • 50/125 µm and 62.5/125 µm are beige
  • Match fiber type of cable to fiber type of LightCrimp Plus
  • Mate with standard couplers, adapters and adapter plates
  • LC small for factor design is half the size of SC
  • Click Here for termination tools
Part Groups
LightCrimp Plus LC Connectors
LightCrimp Plus SC Connectors
LightCrimp Plus ST Connectors
LightCrimp Plus, LC and SC, APC (Angled Polish Connector)
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LightCrimp Connectors (No-epoxy/Polish)
  • No epoxy needed
  • Easy installation: strip, cleave and polish
  • Each connector kit comes with accessories needed to terminate to 250 µm fiber, 900 µm tight-buffered fiber, and 3 mm cables
    • Duplex part numbers contain two connectors
  • Multimode connectors are suitable for use with 50/125 µm, XG (850 nm LO 50/125 µm) and 62.5/125 µm fibers
  • Mate with standard couplers, adapters and adapter plates
Part Groups
LightCrimp SC Connectors
LightCrimp ST Connectors
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Epoxy/Polish Connectors
  • LC small form factor design is half the size of SC
  • Each connector terminates one 900 µm tight-buffered fiber, one 3 mm jacketed cable of one 1.6 - 2.0 mm jacketed fiber (select appropriate part number)
  • Duplex kits include two simplex connectors and one duplex clip
  • Suitable for use with heat-cured or anaerobic (quick cure) epoxies
    • See instruction sheet for recommended anaerobic epoxies
  • Pre-radiused ceramic ferrules for easy polishing
  • Multimode connectors are suitable for use with 50/125 µm, XG (850 nm LO 50/125 µm) and 62.5/125 µm fibers
  • Mate with standard couplers, adapters and adapter plates
  • Duplex SC can be assembled using two Simplex SC connectors and one duplex clip
  • Duplex SC kits have two connectors with interlocking housings
Part Groups
Epoxy/Polish LC Connectors
Epoxy/Polish SC Connectors
Epoxy/Polish ST Connectors
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Couplers & Adapters
  • MT-RJ couplers:
    • Mate with multimode or single-mode MT-RJ plugs
    • Duplex coupler mates four MT-RJ Plugs (4-Fibers total, 2-fibers/mated pair)
    • Simplex coupler mates two MT-RJ plugs (2-fibers total, 2-fiber/mated pair)
  • Mounting screws are available for couplers with mounting tabs (flanged)
  • FOCIS-compliant designs
Part Groups
MT-RJ Coupler
LC Coupler
SC Coupler
SC to ST Coupling Adapter
ST Coupler
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Multimedia Inserts and Modules
  • Provide connections for different media types
  • Configure faceplates to handle various services
  • SL Series inserts may be used in straight or angled faceplates or faceplate modules
  • SL Series inserts easily snap into SL Series modules and duplex mounting straps
  • MT-RJ SL Series housing accepts one MT-RJ jack sold separately
  • SL Series multimedia modules fit SL Series faceplates
  • SL Series multimedia modules are front loading
  • SL Series optical fiber coupler modules are suitable for use with single-mode or multimode connectors as listed
Part Groups
SL Series Multimedia Modules
All Series Multimedia Inserts
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CORELINK Mechanical Optical Fiber Splices
  • Each CORELINK splice mates two 900 µm tight-buffered fibers or two 250 µm coated fibers
  • Easy to install
  • Reusable
  • No bench tool required
  • Splices sold in pack of 12 (includes two actuator keys)
  • Click Here for optional CORELINK installation tool
Part Number Descriptions Variation Description Part Numbers
CORELINK Optical Fiber Splice, Single-mode/Multimode, Clear   503577-1
CORELINK Optical Fiber Splice, Replacement Keys (2) in Key Holder   503681-1
CORELINK Optical Fiber Splice, Multi-mode, Blue   503901-1
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Snap-in Adapter Plates
  • All snap-in adapter plates fit AMP NETCONNECT unloaded optical fiber enclosures (link, link)
  • MT-RJ jack adapter plates
    • Hold up to six MT-RJ (standard or secure) jacks or pigtail jack cable assemblies
    • Accept icons (here)
  • MT-RJ plug adapter plates hold up to twelve MT-RJ plugs (standard only)
  • SL Series discreet adapter plates accept SL Series jacks and multimedia inserts
Part Groups
MT-RJ Snap-in Adapter Plates
LC Snap-in Adapter Plates
SC Snap-in Adapter Plates
SC to ST Snap-in Adapter Plates
ST Snap-in Adapter Plates
Blank Snap-in Adapter Plates
SL Series Discrete Snap-in Adapter Plates
Shuttered LC Adapter Plates
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