{"product_id":"foxboro-p0973bu-fiber-cable-0-25m-i-a-series","title":"Foxboro P0973BU Fiber Cable 0.25m I\/A Series","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro P0973BU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a compact single-mode fiber optic patch lead intended for short-distance optical links inside control cabinets and network enclosures. With a 0.25-meter length and LC connectors on both ends, it is suited for high-density installations within Foxboro I\/A Series DCS platforms and similar automation systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis simplex cable supports stable point-to-point optical transmission between controllers, fieldbus modules, and communication interfaces. Compared with copper cabling, it eliminates susceptibility to electromagnetic interference, ensuring consistent data integrity in electrically noisy environments typical of industrial facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts short form factor helps reduce excess cable routing, improving airflow and organization within tightly packed panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiber Classification: Single-mode (OS2 typical)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCore \/ Cladding Diameter: 9 \/ 125 µm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumerical Aperture: ~0.14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnector Type: LC to LC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable Structure: Simplex (single fiber)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsertion Loss: ≤ 0.3 dB (typical)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturn Loss: ≥ 50 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable Length: 0.25 m (approx. 10 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacket Color: Gray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCable Construction: Tight-buffered design for panel use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnector Ferrule: Zirconia ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 0.1 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating Temperature: –40 °C to +85 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage Temperature: –55 °C to +90 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmunity: Resistant to EMI\/RFI interference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitability: Industrial indoor environments and control cabinets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLC-LC interface supports compact, high-density fiber connections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimplex design for dedicated single-channel links\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery low attenuation ensures reliable signal transmission\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort cable length optimized for cabinet-level interconnections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmune to electromagnetic interference in heavy industrial settings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with Foxboro I\/A Series and standard LC fiber interfaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Scenarios\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiber interconnects between DCS controllers and I\/O modules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLC and FBM communication links within control panels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndustrial Ethernet fiber connections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData center short-reach optical patching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcess industries such as energy, petrochemical, and manufacturing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between simplex and duplex fiber cables?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A simplex cable contains a single fiber for one-way transmission, while duplex cables include two fibers for bidirectional communication. This model is simplex and typically used in paired configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this cable suitable for long-distance links?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The fiber type supports long-distance transmission, but this specific cable is only 0.25 m long and intended for short internal connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can it be used with non-Foxboro equipment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. 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