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F-3000™Connector Family

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The following questions must be answered:

What advantages does the F-3000 fiber optic connector grant?

What are future market requirements? What are the main parameters of the F-3000 connector?

The answers are as follows:

Includes all the technical (mechanical & optical) advantages of the E-2000, the F-3000™ offers the same high quality transmission in a reduced size (SFF).

Market requirements are always growing, an up-to-date connector must be suitable for long distance transmissions as well as for fiber-to-the-X applications (access domain).

Packing density and modularity to cover all interconnection tasks using the same high performance basic components.

What is the F-3000™ fiber optic connector system?

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F-3000™ SFF (Small Form Factor)A complete connector family

The F-3000™ connector family is suitable for Simplex, Duplex as well as for Backplane applications, thanks to the high-tech modular design of their components.

Using the same basic parts to offer reliable optical and mechanical performances in PC and APC versions.

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DIAMOND F-3000™ Fiber optic connectorsFeatures & Benefits

Integrated protective metal cap

Protection against eye-damaging laser radiations

Strong reduction of dust and scratches of ferrule front-faces

Positive latching mechanism

Superior retention under axial load

Resistant construction

Diamond’s two component ferruleNEW Ø1.25mm

Active Core Alignment to ensure fiber core eccentricities <0.2 mm

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High-tech modular designed components

Enables fiber- as well as cable termination (up to Ø 3mm)

High packing density (port spacing similar to RJ45 design)

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The F-3000™ connector from DIAMOND is fully compatible with the LC standard and additionally offers: integrated spring loaded protective cap sturdy designed metal thumb-latch with additional plastic button for better handling Diamond’s two component ferrule of Ø1.25 mm, which enables Active Core Alignment

LC by LUCENT

F – 3000™ by DIAMOND

Worldwide compatibility

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DIAMOND F-3000™ Fiber optic connectorsSimple, modular construction

Multi-component connector housing with integrated, spring loaded protection metal cap and reliable latching mechanism

“Alberino” F-3000™ with the new Diamond ferrule Ø1.25 mm

Universal crimping sleeve,independent from cable diameter

Universal bend protective cable-boot

Plastic buttonimprovingergonomics

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F-3000™ Fiber optic connectorDimensions (simplex)

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• Duplex button

• Bridge clip for duplex assembly

F-3000™ ConnectorDimensions (duplex)

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High Quality FinishingTop class optical performance

Up to 0.1 dB Insertion Loss (IL) for “Low IL” version Up to 85 dB Return Loss (RL)

Long distance transmission

Higher transmission efficiency

High mating repeatability

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Diamond’s computer assisted centering processActive Core Alignment

Computer assisted core alignment

Extremely reduced core eccentricity (< 0.2 mm)

High precision tilt-angle measurement

Guarantee of higher mating repeatabilityPermanent optical performances

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Diamond technology for higher repeatabilitySurface polishing

Convex PC as well as APC polishing of the ferrule front-face, guaranteeing fiber contact and reduction of the reflection

Repeatable polishing thanks to the well known reduced hardness of the DIAMOND’s ferrule insert

High performance connector mating

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DIAMOND F-3000™ Fiber optic connectorA complete range

F-3000™ single SFF connector, ensuring high quality performance, maintaining channel independence and flexibility.

Connectors “Simplex”:

Designation:

F3000™ Simplex SM/PC

F3000™ Simplex MM/PC

F3000™ Simplex SM/APC

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Connectors “Duplex”:Designation:

F-3000™ Duplex SM/PC

F-3000™ Duplex MM/PC

F-3000™ Duplex SM/APC

DIAMOND F-3000™ Fiber optic connectorA complete range

F-3000™ Duplex connector, enabling a variety of applications in reduced spaces, combining all the F-3000™ features for duplex integration.

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DIAMOND F-3000™ Fiber optic connectorA complete range

Connectors “Backplane”:

Designation:

F-3000™ Backplane SM/PC

F-3000™ Backplane MM/PC

F-3000™ Backplane SM/APC

F-3000™ Backplane connector system, taking advantage of the F-3000 connector and an optimized guiding mechanism for secure backplane connection without mechanical stress on the PC board.

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DIAMOND F-3000™ Mating AdaptersDeepening the E-2000™ experience

The F-3000™ mating adapter is suitable for different applications, thanks to its flexibility, permitting the usage of a variety of metal mounting brackets (clips) over the same plastic body.

Using the same basic parts in order to offer repeatable performances for PC and APC connectors.

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Spring loaded metal shutter

Protects personnel from eye-damaging laser radiation

Angled, anti-reflection surface, ensuring low RL in unmated state

Compact, modular construction High product flexibility reduced number of basic

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Interchangeable mounting brackets

Allow ideal fixation depending on the application

On place assembly of the necessary components

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DIAMOND F-3000™ Mating AdaptersFeatures & Benefits

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F-3000™ Mating AdapterDimensions

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F-3000™ Mating Adapter Cross section

• High precision mating sleeve 1.25mm

• Eye protecting metal shutter

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F-3000™ Mating AdapterGuidance of the connector

• Guidance on the two buttons of the dust protection cap in the first phase

• Guidance on the bottom

• Guidance on the whole body in the sleeve prior to the insertion of the ferrule

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Full compatibility with LC connectors Reduced number of components Simplified assembly

F-3000™ Mating AdapterConstruction

• Metal shutter with integrated spring function

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F-3000™ Mating AdapterCompatibility

Compatibility of our mating adapter with LC connectors without integrated dust cap

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F-3000™ Connector systemApplications

The F-3000 connector by DIAMOND is a very versatile connector, which can be used in many different applications:

Telecommunication Networks, CATV thanks to its high optical

performances Data Processing Networks Local Area Networks, thanks to its reduced dimensions

and Fiber-to-the-X its protection characteristics

(including FTTC, FTTH and FTTD)