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HPR Performance Reference Cables

To accurately and repeatedly measure insertion loss and return loss the reference connector needs to outperform the connector under test. Reference cables from are manufactured and certified to the necessary high standard exceeding FOTP171A (A2.2.1).

Features

The HPR series of reference cables are offered with connectors for FC, SC, ST and LC and PC (UPC) or APC polish. The reference-end is certified and exceeds the requirements of FOTP171A (A2.2.1). The source-end meets the standards requirements for PC or APC polish. It is not necessary for the source-end to have the same connector style as the reference end, hybrid cables are available as well.

Specifications

HPR Performance Reference Cables	PC	APC
Insertion Loss	<0.05dB	<0.05dB
Return Loss (@ 1300nm and 1550nm)	>55dB singlemode	>70dB singlemode
	>45dB multimode	>45dB multimode
Radius of curvature	7mm .. 25mm	7mm .. 25mm
Apex offset	<50um	<50um
Fiber height	+/- 50nm	+/- 100nm
Fiber core position (eccentricity)	<0.5um	<0.5um