PATCH-CORD SC/SC

SC stands for Subscriber Connector or Standard Connector.
It was developed in the 1980s by NTT (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone) in Japan.
Designed to be cost-effective, easy to use, and high-performance, it quickly became a standard in telecom and data networks.
Its push-pull locking mechanism made it ideal for quick connections without compromising signal integrity.

A patch cord is a short cable with connectors on both ends, used to connect devices in a network.
The SC/SC patch cord features SC connectors on both ends, typically used to link two SC ports—like between a patch panel and a network switch or optical transceiver.
These cords became popular as fiber optic networks expanded, especially in enterprise data centers, telecom infrastructure, and FTTH (Fiber to the Home) deployments.

SC connectors are square-shaped, sturdy, and support single-mode and multimode fibers.
The SC/SC configuration is ideal when both devices or panels use SC ports, ensuring minimal insertion loss and stable performance.

Though newer connectors like LC (Lucent Connector) are now more common due to their compact size, SC/SC patch cords are still widely used.
They represent a milestone in fiber optic standardization, helping pave the way for high-speed internet and global connectivity.