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Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite N452-000 Duplex SC/SC Multimode Data Adapter

SKU CH-HGJC-SC5AP MPN N452-000

Duplex SC/SC coupler joins two multimode fiber cables with 62.5/125 or 50/125 micron cores

  • Adapter typeCouplers
  • DetailsConnector A: SC (FEMALE) Connector B: SC (FEMALE)
  • Key featuresThis coupler provides a simple and easy way to link together
  • Extends fiber links with dual SC/SC coupler
  • Low insertion loss via high-precision mating structure
  • Accepts two simplex or one duplex connector
  • Compatible with 62.5/125 and 50/125 multimode fiber
  • Lifetime warranty on duplex SC/SC adapter

What this coupler does

The Tripp Lite N452-000 is a duplex SC/SC multimode fiber optic coupler that joins two cables with SC connectors. It suits installers extending existing runs in patch panels, wall boxes or equipment racks where a single continuous cable is impractical.

How the duplex design helps

The adapter accepts either two simplex connectors or one duplex connector on each side, so you can bridge paired transmit and receive fibers in one step. Its high-precision mating structure keeps insertion loss low for 62.5/125 and 50/125 multimode fiber, preserving signal quality across the joint.

Multimode distance limits

Multimode fiber restricts reach compared with single-mode, so this coupler is intended for campus, building or data-centre links within the standard distance envelope for 62.5/125 or 50/125 cores. It does not convert between fiber types or connector styles, and it cannot extend a link beyond the attenuation budget of the multimode cable plant.

How it compares

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Price $10.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTripp Lite
Model nameN452-000
Adapter typeCouplers
Size & build
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size102 × 102 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

Will the SC connectors on this N452-000 coupler need periodic cleaning or replacement?

The SC female connectors should be cleaned with a lint-free wipe and isopropyl alcohol before each mating; the ceramic ferrules do not wear out under normal use so no scheduled replacement is required.

What is the first performance limit reached when this duplex adapter is used continuously in a 62.5/125 multimode link?

Insertion loss of the precision mating sleeves is the limiting factor; it remains low and stable as long as the end faces stay clean.

Does the N452-000 generate any heat or noise when left in a live duplex run all day?

It is a passive mechanical coupler with no electronics, so it produces zero heat and zero audible noise during continuous operation.

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