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What Is UPC vs APC?

Full NameUltra Physical Contact vs Angled Physical Contact

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What Is UPC vs APC?

Two fiber end-face polish types. APC uses an angled end face to reduce back reflection, while UPC uses a flat ultra-polished surface.

Typical Applications

PON, RF optical links, high-return-loss applications

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