{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"HSC-PH3-B2(68)","brand":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","brandSlug":"hirose-electric-co-ltd","productSlug":"HSC-PH3-B2~168~2","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/HSC-PH3-B2~168~2","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/HSC-PH3-B2(68)","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Hirose HSC Series, fiber optic plug, simplex, HSC-PH3-(68), 3.0mm cable diameter, Advanced PC Polished, strain relief, UL94 V-0, -25°C~70°C.","salesMarkdown":"## HSC-PH3-B2(68) — HSC Simplex Plug for 3.0mm Cable The Hirose HSC-PH3-(68) is a simplex fiber optic plug from the HSC series, designed for field termination or factory assembly onto 3.0mm jacketed cable. It uses an Advanced PC Polished ferrule end-face for low back-reflection in single-mode or multimode links, and includes an integral strain relief boot (purple boot color) to protect the fiber at the cable exit. The free-hanging (in-line) mounting style mates with HSC adapters or receptacles using HSC ferrules. UL94 V-0 rated housing and a -25°C to 70°C operating range suit it for indoor equipment, patch panels, and controlled-environment optical networks. ## Last Buy Status — Sourcing for HSC-PH3-B2(68) HSC-PH3-(68) is classified as Last Buy by the manufacturer. This means the part is in its final production run and will not be restocked once current inventory is depleted. For ongoing or new builds, we recommend securing your lifetime buy quantity now. ## Cable Fit and Fiber Compatibility The plug accepts a 3.0mm cable jacket diameter — that is the outer cable dimension, not the fiber itself. It works with both 9.5µm/50µm core fibers (125µm cladding), covering standard single-mode and multimode glass fibers. The strain relief grips the cable jacket, not the bare fiber, so the cable construction must include a 3.0mm jacket to fit the boot and internal clamping. If your cable has a different jacket diameter, this plug will not seal or strain-relieve correctly.","metaTitle":"Hirose HSC-PH3-B2(68) HSC Simplex Plug, 3.0mm Cable","metaDescription":"Hirose HSC-PH3-B2(68) simplex plug for 3.0mm cable, Advanced PC Polished, UL94 V-0, -25°C~70°C. Last Buy — sourced to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Last Buy","categoryPath":["RF / Coaxial Connectors"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","Series":"HSC","Package":"Bulk","Features":"Advanced PC Polished, Strain Relief","Boot Color":"Purple","Housing Color":"-","Mounting Type":"Free Hanging (In-Line)","Cable Diameter":"3.0mm","Connector Type":"Plug","Housing Finish":"-","Product Status":"Last Time Buy","Simplex/Duplex":"Simplex","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Housing Material":"-","Ingress Protection":"-","Base Product Number":"HSC-PH3","Fiber Core Diameter":"9.5µm/50µm","Operating Temperature":"-25°C ~ 70°C","Fiber Cladding Diameter":"125µm","Material Flammability Rating":"UL94 V-0","For Use With/Related Products":"HSC Ferrules"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$4.9200","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/dbc156cbd6fa5322c949737120d9f445.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the cable diameter spec for HSC-PH3-(68)?","answer":"The plug is designed for a 3.0mm cable jacket diameter. It accepts fibers with a 9.5µm or 50µm core and 125µm cladding."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/HSC-PH3-B2~168~2","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/llms.txt","source":"IC Source Direct","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"IC Source Direct\" and link https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/HSC-PH3-B2~168~2 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-20T14:34:25.888Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-20T14:34:25.888Z","indexable":true}}