Simplex Fiber-Optic Plug for 0.9 mm Tight-Buffer Cable
The Hirose HRFC-P15-L(62) is a simplex fiber-optic plug from the HRFC series, designed for free-hanging in-line termination. It accepts 0.9 mm cable diameter and carries a PC-polished ferrule finish for singlemode or multimode fiber with 9.5 µm or 50 µm core diameters and 125 µm cladding. The purple boot and integrated strain relief protect the fiber-cable junction from pull forces during installation and service.
Last-Buy Status — Plan the BOM Line
This HRFC-P15-L(62) is listed as a Last Buy part. That means the manufacturer has announced end-of-life, and the remaining production window is closing.
The PC (Physical Contact) polish on the ferrule end-face gives a return loss typically better than a flat polish — important for analog or high-bit-rate digital links where back-reflection into the laser matters. The integrated strain relief grips the 0.9 mm cable jacket and prevents the fiber from bending at a sharp radius right at the connector back, which would increase attenuation. The UL94 V-0 rated housing means this plug can be used inside equipment enclosures that require a flame-retardant rating.
It is designed for use with HSC ferrules. Termination is field-installable with the appropriate crimp tool and cleaver — the 0.9 mm cable diameter is a standard tight-buffer size for patch cords and pigtails. The simplex configuration means one fiber per connector, so a duplex link requires two plugs.