The ‘smaller footprint’ of LC Connectors makes them ideal for high-density applications like data centers, SFP and SFP+ transceivers, Local Area Networks (LAN) and enterprise networks, making them the most commonly used connectors today.
LC Connectors are identifiable by their square housing and a push-pull design with an anti-snag latch/retaining tab. They offer the same ease of use, pull-proof reliability as SC connectors, but in a smaller, more cost-effective package with a ferrule diameter of 1.25mm, half that of the FC, SC, and ST connectors.
READ LC Connectors Explained HERE.
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