StarTech.com LC to LC Single Mode Fiber Coupler TAA LCLCSMCOUPLER
The StarTech.com LC to LC Single Mode Fiber Coupler provides a reliable connection for extending fiber optic runs, supporting single-mode fiber with a compact 12.9 mm width and TAA compliance.
- Single-Mode Support: Enables high-bandwidth, long-distance data transmission, crucial for connecting geographically dispersed offices or large campus networks.
- LC/UPC Connectors: Ensures compatibility with standard LC fiber optic cables, simplifying integration into existing network infrastructure.
- TAA Compliance: Meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, making it eligible for procurement by U.S. government agencies and public sector organizations.
- Duplex Operation: Supports simultaneous two-way communication, maximizing data throughput for critical business applications without bottlenecks.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com LCLCSMCOUPLER is a purpose-built LC to LC fiber coupler designed for single-mode fiber optic cables, featuring a compact 12.9 mm width and duplex capability. This essential component facilitates the extension of existing fiber runs, maintaining signal integrity for high-performance network segments.
Engineered for operational reliability, this coupler is TAA compliant, ensuring it meets specific government procurement standards. Its robust construction and CE certification provide assurance of quality and safety, supporting stable network operations in demanding business environments.
- Core Functionality: Extends single-mode LC fiber optic cables, enabling flexible network design and reaching distant network devices without signal degradation.
- Operational Value: Provides a durable and reliable connection point, reducing the risk of network interruptions and ensuring continuous data flow for business-critical applications.
- TAA Compliance: Facilitates procurement for government and public sector organizations, streamlining the purchasing process and meeting regulatory requirements.
- Duplex Capability: Supports bidirectional data transmission over a single connection, optimizing bandwidth utilization and improving network efficiency.
- Standardized Design: Features LC/UPC connectors for broad compatibility, simplifying deployment and maintenance within diverse fiber optic infrastructures.
Choose this StarTech.com fiber coupler to ensure robust, compliant, and high-performance fiber optic connectivity for your organization's critical network infrastructure.
Technical Specifications
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What This Solves
Extending Fiber Optic Network Reach
Many organizations need to extend fiber optic cable runs beyond standard lengths to connect distant network closets or data center racks. This coupler provides a simple, reliable solution to join two LC single-mode fiber cables, maintaining high-speed data integrity.
Data center operators, campus networks, multi-building facilities, large office environments
Government & Public Sector Procurement
Government agencies and public sector entities often have strict procurement requirements, including the need for TAA-compliant hardware. This fiber coupler meets these standards, simplifying the acquisition process for critical network components.
Federal agencies, state and local government, public education systems, defense contractors
Ensuring High-Bandwidth Connectivity
Modern business operations demand consistently high bandwidth for applications like video conferencing, large file transfers, and cloud access. Deploying single-mode fiber with reliable couplers ensures the network infrastructure can support these demands without performance bottlenecks.
Financial trading firms, healthcare systems, media production studios, enterprise IT departments
Key Features
Single-mode Fiber Support
Enables long-distance, high-bandwidth data transmission, supporting critical applications across extended network segments.
LC/UPC Connector Type
Ensures broad compatibility with existing LC fiber optic cabling, simplifying integration and reducing deployment complexity.
TAA Compliance
Meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, making the product eligible for procurement by U.S. government and public sector organizations.
Duplex Operation
Allows for simultaneous two-way data communication, maximizing network efficiency and supporting high-demand applications.
Compact 12.9 mm Width
Facilitates easy installation in crowded network cabinets and patch panels, optimizing space utilization within IT infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
Meets Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliance, making it suitable for procurement by federal, state, and local government agencies.
Education & Research
Extends high-speed fiber backbones across university campuses and research facilities, supporting large data volumes and academic networks.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Ensures reliable fiber optic connectivity for medical imaging systems and electronic health record networks, supporting critical data transfer.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Provides robust fiber connections for industrial control systems and automated manufacturing lines, ensuring stable data communication in harsh environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of fiber optic cable is compatible with this coupler?
This StarTech.com coupler is specifically designed for single-mode fiber optic cables with LC/UPC connectors. It will not work with multi-mode fiber or other connector types.
Is this fiber coupler suitable for government contracts?
Yes, this LC to LC fiber coupler is TAA compliant, meaning it meets the requirements for procurement by U.S. government agencies and other public sector entities.
Can this coupler be used to extend a network connection over long distances?
Yes, as a single-mode fiber coupler, it is engineered to maintain signal integrity over the longer distances typically associated with single-mode fiber deployments, supporting extended network reach.
Does this coupler support bidirectional data flow?
Yes, this coupler supports duplex operation, allowing for simultaneous two-way communication over the connected fiber optic cables, which is essential for most modern network applications.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
Manufacturer warranty applies. Contact Zent Networks for warranty terms specific to this product.
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.