ST Connector Kits

AMS item number: SW10727

ST/PC; Ferrule Outer Diameter 2.5 mm; Bore Tolerance 0/+4 µm; Crimp 1.6, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0 mm... more

Product information "ST Connector Kits"

ST/PC; Ferrule Outer Diameter 2.5 mm; Bore Tolerance 0/+4 µm; Crimp 1.6, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0 mm

ST (Straight Tip) fiber optic cable connectors use a spring-loaded bayonet-style plug and socket. Within ST connectors, the fiber is inserted in a relatively long, cylindrical and floating ferrule with 2.5 mm diameter, providing good mechanical isolation of the contact.

A mechanical key prevents fiber rotation when the plug is attached to the receptacle. While the connector is preferably used for multi mode fibers it can also connect single mode fibers.

Optoplast’s ST crimp type connector kits are suitable for application with single mode and multi mode optical fibers. Crimp is available for 1.6, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 mm fiber optic cable, while ST connector kits for Ø 900 μm buffer don’t provide a crimp option.

Optoplast ST connector kits are supplied as standard in two configurations – multi mode (black boot) and single mode PC (yellow boot). ST/APC connector kits are also available on request. For each of the different cable diameters, users can choose from a different selection of the additional boot colours white, blue, red, beige and green (see datasheet). Other boot colours are available on request.

90° boots (black) are available in 2 and 3 mm as accessory, suitable for 1.6 to 3 mm fiber optic cable. Further accessories include a dust cap with latch for dust protection. Each separate component of the ST crimp type connector kits is packed as standard in transparent plastic bags of 500 pieces. All components of the connector are RoHS and REACH compliant.

Key Features:

- ST Type Connector for Multi Mode and Single Mode Fibers

- Mating Durability >500 Connections

- Cable Retention 100 N, 120 s

- 900 μm Buffer Retention 5 N, 60 s

- Vibration 10 to 55 Hz, 1 octave/min: 3 axis of 15 cycles, 0.5 h/axis, amplitude 0.75 mm

- Repeated Bending Cable 100 cycles -90°/0°/+90°/0° 5 N Load

- Repeated Bending 900 μm Buffer 100 cycles -90°/0°/+90°/0° 0.2 N Load

- Cable Torsion 1.5 to 2.5 kg for 2 to 3 mm cable diameter

- Drop 1.5 m, 5 times

- Static Side Load 1 N, 1 h

- Static Side Load 900 μm Buffer 0.2 N, 5 min

- Temperature -25 (96 h) to +70 °C (96 h), 12 cycles

Applications: Fiber Coupling of Lasers, Test and Measurement, Life Science, Laboratory