{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"HSCF-2A(P)(51)","brand":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","brandSlug":"hirose-electric-co-ltd","productSlug":"HSCF-2A~1P~2~151~2","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/HSCF-2A~1P~2~151~2","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/HSCF-2A(P)(51)","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Hirose HSC Series SC duplex fiber optic coupler, HSCF-2A(P)(51), panel mount with flange/snap-in, blue synthetic resin housing, UL94 V-0, includes dust cap.","salesMarkdown":"The Hirose HSCF-2A(P)(51) is a duplex SC-to-SC fiber optic coupler from the HSC series, designed to align two SC connectors back-to-back in a panel-mount opening. It converts from an SC receptacle on one side to an SC receptacle on the other — a straight-through adapter, not a hybrid or mode converter. A dust cap is included to protect the ferrule alignment sleeves when the ports are unmated. ## Mounting and installation This coupler mounts to a panel cutout using both a flange and snap-in clips — no separate hardware required. The dual retention method means it seats firmly in a rectangular panel opening and stays put during cable plugging and unplugging. Hirose has placed the HSCF-2A(P)(51) in Last Buy status. That means the factory has announced a final production window, after which this order code will no longer be manufactured. No official direct replacement order code is listed in the lifecycle record. If you are planning a new design, check whether a current-production SC duplex coupler from Hirose or another manufacturer fits the panel cutout and fiber alignment requirements. ## Key specifications at a glance Duplex configuration — two fibers pass through side by side. The housing is molded from synthetic resin, and the coupler ships in bulk packaging.","metaTitle":"Hirose HSCF-2A(P)(51) SC Duplex Coupler, Last Buy","metaDescription":"Hirose HSCF-2A(P)(51) SC duplex fiber optic coupler, panel mount with flange/snap-in, blue housing, UL94 V-0. 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","Mode":"-","Type":"Coupler","Color":"Blue","Series":"HSC","Package":"Bulk","Features":"Dust Cap","Mounting Type":"Panel Mount, Flange; Snap-In","Product Status":"Last Time Buy","Simplex/Duplex":"Duplex","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Ferrule Material":"Phosphor Bronze","Housing Material":"Synthetic Resin","Ingress Protection":"-","Base Product Number":"HSCF","Operating Temperature":"-25°C ~ 70°C","Convert To (Adapter End)":"SC Receptacle","Convert From (Adapter End)":"SC Receptacle","Material Flammability Rating":"UL94 V-0"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$8.1300","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Is HSCF-2A(P)(51) obsolete?","answer":"Hirose has marked the HSCF-2A(P)(51) as Last Buy, meaning the final production run is in progress and the part will not be available from the factory after that window closes. It is not yet fully discontinued, but the end of manufacturing is near. Sourcing is available against an RFQ while stock lasts in the independent distribution channel."},{"question":"What is HSCF-2A(P)(51) used for?","answer":"It is a duplex SC-to-SC fiber optic coupler used to join two SC-terminated fiber cables in a panel-mount application — typically in patch panels, wall plates, or equipment enclosures where a bulkhead feed-through is needed."},{"question":"Is HSCF-2A(P)(51) compatible with LC connectors?","answer":"No — this coupler has SC receptacles on both sides. An LC connector will not latch into an SC port. To connect LC-terminated cables, you would need a hybrid SC-to-LC adapter or a separate coupler."},{"question":"What is the operating temperature of HSCF-2A(P)(51)?","answer":"The rated operating temperature range is -25°C to 70°C."},{"question":"Where can I buy HSCF-2A(P)(51)?","answer":"This part is sourced to order against an RFQ. Availability and pricing are confirmed at quote time."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/HSCF-2A~1P~2~151~2","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/HSCF-2A~1P~2~151~2 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}}