In-line SC/APC SuperTap Hardened Drop Cable Assembly Male/Female

The SC/APC SuperTap Hardened In-line Drop Cable Assembly is a high-performance factory-terminated solution designed for FTTH and FTTA outdoor fiber networks. It integrates hardened SC/APC connectors compatible with H-type SuperTap interfaces, delivering robust environmental protection and stable optical performance in harsh deployment conditions.

Built with ROC (Reduced Optical Cable) design, this drop cable significantly reduces cable diameter and improves bend performance, making it easier to install in tight spaces such as aerial drops, wall entry points, and ONT connections. Factory termination ensures consistent low insertion loss and high return loss performance, eliminating field polishing and reducing installation time, labor, and error rates.

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• Hardened SC/APC SuperTap compatible connectors (male/female)
• Factory-terminated for stable and consistent optical performance
• ROC cable design reduces diameter and improves flexibility
• Low insertion loss ≤ 0.15 dB for high-quality transmission
• High return loss performance (typical ≥ 65 dB)
• Compatible with H-type hardened connector systems
• Available in dielectric or toneable cable options
• Hybrid configuration available (SuperTap to standard SC)
• Suitable for aerial, duct, and direct-buried installations
• Improved cable routing and management efficiency

• FTTH last-mile fiber access networks
• FTTA outdoor wireless base station connectivity
• Aerial drop fiber installations
• Underground duct and direct burial networks
• Optical network terminal (ONT) connections
• Rural and urban broadband deployments

Spring Optic offers OEM and fully customized SC/APC SuperTap drop cable assemblies to meet your unique project requirements. Customers can select fiber type, cable diameter, connector combinations, and environmental specifications, ensuring the solution perfectly aligns with network design, space constraints, and installation conditions. Our engineering team provides consultation, design verification, and factory pre-termination to reduce field installation complexity and costs.

FTTA Outdoor Cable Assembly Customization Options

Q1: What is a SuperTap hardened connector?
It is a ruggedized SC/APC connector designed for outdoor environments with enhanced mechanical and environmental protection.

Q2: What does ROC cable design mean?
ROC (Reduced Optical Cable) design reduces cable diameter and improves flexibility for easier installation in tight spaces.

Q3: Is this assembly suitable for direct burial?
Yes. With proper cable type selection, it can be used in aerial, duct, and direct-buried environments.

Q4: What is the advantage of factory termination?
Factory termination ensures consistent optical performance and eliminates field polishing or splicing errors.

Q5: Can hybrid configurations be ordered?
Yes. One end can be SuperTap hardened, and the other end can be standard SC connectors.

Q6: How reliable is the optical performance?
It offers low insertion loss (≤ 0.15 dB) and high return loss performance for stable transmission.