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The SFP (Small Pluggable Transceiver) optical module interface for LC is a specific type of fiber optic connector interface. The following is a detailed description of this interface:
Interface appearance and structure
Appearance: The LC interface is usually presented as a small blue square (commonly known as a small square), which is about half the size of the SC interface, making the LC interface more compact and suitable for high-density wiring.
Structure: The LC interface is made of a modular jack (RJ) latch mechanism that is easy to operate, which can be directly plugged and unplugged without the need for tools, and is easy to connect and has low insertion loss.
Second, interface features and advantages
High density: Due to the small size of the LC interface, it is well-suited for applications that require high-density wiring, such as computer rooms, data centers, and so on.
Convenient connection: The LC interface uses a plug-in connection method, which can be directly plugged in and unplugged without the need for additional tools or equipment, thus simplifying the connection process.
Low loss: The design of the LC interface helps to reduce insertion loss and ensure stable transmission of optical signals.
III. Application scenarios
Network equipment: LC interface is often used to connect SFP optical modules and pre-termination module boxes, as well as routers, switches and other network equipment.
Fiber optic communication: In fiber optic communication systems, LC interfaces can be used to achieve the transmission and reception of optical signals, especially in applications that require high bandwidth and long-distance transmission.
IV. Comparison with the SC interface
Volume: The size of the LC interface is half that of the SC interface, making it more compact.
Connection method: The SC connector housing is rectangular, and it is directly plugged and unplugged to connect with the SC coupler without rotation; while the LC connector adopts a modular jack (RJ) latch mechanism that is easy to operate.
Application scenarios: SC interface is most commonly used in router switches, while LC interface is often used to connect SFP optical modules and routers and other devices.
In summary, the SFP optical module interface is a small, compact and convenient fiber optic connector interface, which has the advantages of high density and low loss, and is suitable for network equipment, fiber optic communication and other occasions.