Tripp-Lite N425-03M Data Sheet

Fiber Optic Mode Conditioning Patch Cable (LC
Mode Conditioning to SC), 3M (10-ft.)

MODEL NUMBER: N425-03M

Description

Tripp Lites Mode Conditioning Cables are designed for use in Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-LX
applications. N425-Series cables convert a Singlemode LC GBIC to an SC Multimode patch bay. They are
fully compliant with IEEE 802.3z application standards. Mode Conditioning Cables are needed in
applications where high-speed Gigabit 1000BASE-LX routers and switches are being deployed into
existing Multimode plants. The need for this patch cord is due to the single-mode launch nature of the -LX
or long-wave (1300 nm) transceiver modules used for Gigabit Ethernet. Launching a single-mode laser
into the center of a multimode fiber can cause multiple signals to be generated that confuses the receiver
at the other end of the fiber. These multiple signals, caused by Differential Mode Delay (DMD) effects,
severely limit the cable distance lengths for operating Gigabit Ethernet. A mode conditioning patch cord
eliminates these multiple signals by allowing the single-mode launch to be offset away from the center of a
multimode fiber.

Highlights

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Converts Singelemode LC GBIC
to Multimode SC Patch Panel

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62.5/125 and 8.3/125

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Run 1000Base-LX Gigabit
Ethernet over MMF by offsetting
signal loss

Package Includes

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LC Mode Conditioning to SC
Fiber Optic Patch Cable, 3M (
10-ft. )

Features

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Use LC GBIC Singlemode Transceivers on Multimode Fiber Backbones with SC patch bays

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62.5/125 and 8.3/125

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Offsets the Singlemode Laser launch from the center of a Multimode fiber

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Available in a variety of connector combinations

Specifications

OVERVIEW

UPC Code 037332167798

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INPUT

Cable Length (ft.) 9.8
Cable Length (m) 3

PHYSICAL

Shipping Dimensions (hwd / in.) 7.000 x 9.000 x 0.500
Shipping Dimensions (hwd / cm) 17.78 x 22.86 x 1.27
Shipping Weight (lbs.) 0.1400
Shipping Weight (kg) 0.06
Color Orange; Yellow

CONNECTIONS

Side A - Connector 1 LC DUPLEX (MALE)
Side B - Connector 1 SC DUPLEX (MALE)

FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

Technology Mode Conditioning

WARRANTY

Product Warranty Period
(Worldwide)

Lifetime limited warranty

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