IEC 61754-13:2024

Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Fibre optic connector interfaces - Part 13: Type FC-PC connector family

IEC 61754-13:2024 defines the standard interface dimensions for the type FC-PC family of connectors. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2006. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) revising normative reference reflecting the latest documents;
b) addition of intermateability in 5.2;
c) changes of dimensions of the plug connector interface in Table 2 and Table 3;
d) addition of Grade Am, Bm and Cm in Table 3.

Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs fibroniques - Interfaces de connecteurs fibroniques - Partie 13: Famille de connecteurs de type FC-PC

L'IEC 61754-13:2024 définit les dimensions d’interfaces normalisées pour la famille de connecteurs de type FC-PC. Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la deuxième édition parue en 2006. Cette édition constitue une révision technique. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
a) révision des références normatives reflétant les derniers documents;
b) ajout de la compatibilité d'accouplement en 5.2;
c) modifications des dimensions de l’interface d’une fiche de connecteur dans le Tableau 2 et le Tableau 3;
d) ajout des classes Am, Bm et Cm dans le Tableau 3.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 12-May-2024
• ICS: 33.180.20 - Fibre optic interconnecting devices
• Technical Committee: SC 86B - Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 17-May-2024
• Completion Date: 13-May-2024

Relations

• Revises: IEC 61754-13:2006 - Fibre optic connector interfaces - Part 13: Type FC-PC connector
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD .3
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Terms and definitions .5
4 Description .5
5 Interfaces .6
5.1 General .6
5.2 Intermateability .6
5.3 Interfaces and dimensions .6
Bibliography . 20
List of comments . 21

Figure 1 – Plug connector interface .9
Figure 2 – Plug connector interface – Expanded view A.
Figure 2 – Adaptor connector interface . 13
Figure 3 – Pin gauge for adaptor . 15
Figure 4 – Active device receptacle interface . 17
Figure 5 – Pin gauge for active device receptacle. 19

Table 1 – Intermateability of interfaces .6
Table 2 – Plug connector interface (Figures 1 and 2) – Ferrule grade .
Table 2 – Dimensions of the plug connector interface . 10
Table 3 – Grade characteristics for plug connector . 11
Table 4 – Dimensions of the adaptor connector interface . 14
Table 5 – Pin gauge grade dimensions . 15
Table 6 – Dimensions of the active device receptacle interface . 18
Table 7 – Alignment feature grade of the active device receptacle interface –
Alignment sleeve grade . 18
Table 8 – Pin gauge grade dimensions . 19

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FIBRE OPTIC INTERCONNECTING
DEVICES AND PASSIVE COMPONENTS –
FIBRE OPTIC CONNECTOR INTERFACES –

Part 13: Type FC-PC connector family

FOREWORD
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IEC 61754-13 has been prepared by subcommittee 86B: Fibre optic interconnecting devices
and passive components, of IEC technical committee 86: Fibre optics. It is an International
Standard.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2006. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) Revising normative reference reflecting the latest documents; 1
b) Addition of intermateability in 5.2; 2
c) Changes of dimensions of the plug connector interface in Table 2 and Table 3; 3
d) Addition of Grade A , B and C in Table 3. 4
m m m
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
86B/4874/FDIS 86B/4911/RVD
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
A list of all parts in the IEC 61754 series, published under the general title Fibre optic
interconnecting devices and passive components – Fibre optic connector interfaces, can be
found on the IEC website.
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 and ISO/IEC Directives, IEC Supplement, available
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FIBRE OPTIC INTERCONNECTING
DEVICES AND PASSIVE COMPONENTS –
FIBRE OPTIC CONNECTOR INTERFACES –

Part 13: Type FC-PC connector family

1 Scope
This part of IEC 61754 defines the standard interface dimensions for the type FC-PC family of
connectors.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 61754-1, Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Fibre optic
connector interfaces – Part 1: General and guidance 5
IEC 61755-3-1, Fibre optic connector optical interfaces – Part 3-1: Optical interface, 2,5 mm
and 1,25 mm diameter cylindrical full zirconia PC ferrule, single mode fibre 6
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in 61754-1 and the following
apply.
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addresses:
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3.1
screw coupling mechanism 7
coupling mechanism in which a plug connecto
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Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs fibroniques – Interfaces de
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Partie 13: Famille de connecteurs de type FC-PC
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Edition 3.0 2024-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Fibre optic

connector interfaces –
Part 13: Type FC-PC connector family

Dispositifs d'interconnexion et composants passifs fibroniques – Interfaces de

connecteurs fibroniques –
Partie 13: Famille de connecteurs de type FC-PC

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 33.180.20  ISBN 978-2-8322-8830-6

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Description . 5
5 Interfaces . 6
5.1 General . 6
5.2 Intermateability . 6
5.3 Interfaces and dimensions . 6
Bibliography . 15

Figure 1 – Plug connector interface . 7
Figure 2 – Adaptor connector interface . 10
Figure 3 – Pin gauge for adaptor . 11
Figure 4 – Active device receptacle interface . 12
Figure 5 – Pin gauge for active device receptacle . 14

Table 1 – Intermateability of interfaces . 6
Table 2 – Dimensions of the plug connector interface . 8
Table 3 – Grade characteristics for plug connector . 9
Table 4 – Dimensions of the adaptor connector interface . 11
Table 5 – Pin gauge dimensions . 11
Table 6 – Dimensions of the active device receptacle interface . 13
Table 7 – Alignment feature grade of the active device receptacle interface . 13
Table 8 – Pin gauge dimensions . 14

INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
____________
FIBRE OPTIC INTERCONNECTING
DEVICES AND PASSIVE COMPONENTS –
FIBRE OPTIC CONNECTOR INTERFACES –

Part 13: Type FC-PC connector family

FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote international
co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To this end and
in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications, Technical Reports,
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preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested in the subject dealt with
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IEC 61754-13 has been prepared by subcommittee 86B: Fibre optic interconnecting devices
and passive components, of IEC technical committee 86: Fibre optics. It is an International
Standard.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2006. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) Revising normative reference reflecting the latest documents;
b) Addition of intermateability in 5.2;

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c) Changes of dimensions of the plug connector interface in Table 2 and Table 3;
d) Addition of Grade A , B and C in Table 3.
m m m
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
86B/4874/FDIS 86B/4911/RVD
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
A list of all parts in the IEC 61754 series, published under the general title Fibre optic
interconnecting devices and passive components – Fibre optic connector interfaces, can be
found on the IEC website.
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 and ISO/IEC Directives, IEC Supplement, available
at www.iec.ch/members_experts/refdocs. The main document types developed by IEC are
described in greater detail at www.iec.ch/publications.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under web
...