US Conec Eliment™ LC Uniboot Connector
The US Conec ELiMENT™ LC Uniboot Connector is a trusted choice for high-density fiber networks that require clean cable routing and stable optical performance — combining two fibers into a single compact cable for cleaner pathways, better airflow, and easier polarity management in the most demanding environments.
iFiber Optix manufactures ELiMENT™ LC Uniboot assemblies using processes based on official US Conec training, ensuring proper construction and connector integrity across every assembly for data center, enterprise, and telecom applications.
What is a US Conec ELiMENT™ LC Uniboot Connector?
The ELiMENT™ LC Uniboot places two fibers within a single compact cable for cleaner pathways inside racks and panels. The connector supports consistent optical results and offers a tool-less polarity reversal system — enabling quick Type A or Type B polarity changes in the field without specialized tools or replacing the assembly.
Suitable for data centers, enterprise networks, and telecom environments that rely on efficient installation, clean cable management, and dependable connectivity across thousands of mating cycles.
Key Features
- Compact Uniboot Construction Combines two fibers into one cable — reducing cable bulk, improving airflow in dense equipment layouts, and keeping patch panels and cable trays organized in high-density installations where standard duplex LC cables create congestion.
- Tool-less Polarity Reversal Allows quick polarity changes for Type A or Type B setups without specialized tools — enabling faster installation, simpler field adjustments, and fewer spare assembly SKUs needed on site for complex structured cabling projects.
- Stable Optical Performance High-quality ferrules deliver ≤ 0.3 dB insertion loss and ≥ 50 dB return loss (UPC) — supporting demanding network links with consistent signal integrity across the full rated mating cycle count.
- Engineered ELiMENT™ Housing Designed for secure mating and consistent handling in high-use patching environments — the practical latch and boot design makes the connector easy to insert and remove cleanly even in tight, congested panels.
- Singlemode & Multimode Options Supports OS2 singlemode for long-reach backbone applications and OM3/OM4/OM5 multimode for high-bandwidth short-reach deployments — one connector family covering the full range of modern network fiber types.
- US Conec Certified Assembly All iFiber Optix ELiMENT™ LC Uniboot assemblies are built using processes based on official US Conec training — guaranteeing construction quality, handling standards, and long-term optical stability.
Performance Specifications
Optical performance specifications for the US Conec ELiMENT™ LC Uniboot Connector — tested across both singlemode and multimode configurations.
| Insertion Loss (Max) | ≤ 0.3 dB |
| Insertion Loss (Typical) | 0.15 dB |
| Return Loss (UPC) | ≥ 50 dB |
| Return Loss (APC) | ≥ 60 dB |
| Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
| Insertion Loss (Max) | ≤ 0.3 dB |
| Insertion Loss (Typical) | 0.15 dB |
| Return Loss | ≥ 20 dB |
| Mating Cycles | 500+ cycles |
| Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
Ideal Applications
The ELiMENT™ LC Uniboot is deployed wherever clean single-cable routing, tool-less polarity flexibility, and LC-class optical performance are required in high-density fiber infrastructure.
High-Density Data Centers
Switch and server patch runs where uniboot construction cuts cable bulk in half versus standard duplex LC — restoring airflow and keeping front-of-rack patching clean and accessible.
Telecom Central Offices
High-use patching environments where the ELiMENT™ housing handles frequent mating cycles and the uniboot cable keeps distribution frame routing organized at high fiber counts.
High-Density Patch Panels
Dense patching fields where single-cable uniboot routing reduces tray fill and congestion — keeping every port accessible and every cable identifiable in structured cabling environments.
Enterprise Campus Networks
Structured cabling across corporate buildings and campuses where the tool-less polarity reversal simplifies moves, adds, and changes without requiring replacement assemblies on site.
Cloud & Hyperscale Networks
Hyperscale data center environments where cable density is engineered to the millimeter — uniboot construction reduces inter-rack tray fill and supports cleaner hot-aisle/cold-aisle cable management.
Government & Regulated Facilities
High-density fiber infrastructure for government data centers and secure facilities — available through iFiber Optix's active GSA contract for direct federal procurement.
Customization Options & Resources
iFiber Optix offers fully configurable ELiMENT™ LC Uniboot assemblies tailored to your network specifications — contact us with your requirements for a custom configuration quote.
- Custom Fiber Lengths Available in any length to match your exact rack, room, or campus routing requirements — from short 1m patch runs to longer inter-rack and inter-row trunk assemblies.
- Singlemode or Multimode OS2 singlemode for long-reach backbone and DWDM applications. OM3/OM4/OM5 multimode for high-bandwidth short-reach data center and enterprise connections.
- Jacket Types OFNR (riser), OFNP (plenum), and LSZH jacket options available to meet fire codes, building regulations, and environmental requirements for any installation space.
- Polarity Configurations Type A and Type B polarity options — preconfigured at the factory or field-adjustable tool-less on site. Confirm your transceiver and patch strategy before ordering to ensure correct polarity on first installation.
How to Configure Your ELiMENT™ LC Uniboot Assembly
Four decisions define your LC Uniboot assembly — work through them in order for the right configuration.
Select Fiber Type
OS2 singlemode for long-distance backbone, DWDM, and 100G+ applications requiring maximum reach. OM3/OM4 multimode for shorter-reach data center and campus connections. OM5 for wideband multimode (SWDM) transceivers supporting next-generation 40G and 100G short-reach links.
UPC vs. APC Polish
UPC (blue) for standard digital data applications — ≥ 50 dB return loss. APC (green, angled ferrule) for analog, CATV, DWDM, and passive optical network (PON/FTTH) applications where back reflection must be virtually eliminated — ≥ 60 dB return loss. Never mate UPC with APC connectors.
Confirm Polarity
Type A (straight-through) and Type B (crossed) polarity are both field-reversible on the ELiMENT™ LC Uniboot without tools — but confirm your transceiver requirements before ordering. Incorrect polarity is the most common cause of dark fiber after installation.
Uniboot vs. Standard Duplex LC
Uniboot is the right choice for new high-density deployments where cable bulk reduction and airflow improvement are priorities. Standard duplex LC remains appropriate when matching existing duplex LC infrastructure, when individual fiber color identification is required, or when equipment access makes uniboot pull-tabs impractical.
Why Choose iFiber Optix?
- US Conec Certified Assembly All ELiMENT™ LC Uniboot assemblies are built using processes based on official US Conec training — ensuring every connector meets construction, alignment, and optical quality standards for long-term reliability in mission-critical networks.
- GSA Contract Holder iFiber Optix holds an active GSA contract, making ELiMENT™ LC Uniboot assemblies directly available to federal, state, and local government agencies without separate procurement processing.
- Fully Custom Configurations Fiber type, polish (UPC/APC), polarity, length, jacket rating, and quantity — all configurable to your exact project requirements. Contact us with your architecture drawings or BOM for a custom specification quote.
- TAA & BABA Compliant Options Trade Agreement Act and Buy American Act compliant configurations available for government and regulated procurement — contact us to confirm compliance requirements for your specific project.
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