HRFC-P8-L3(61) — Simplex Plug for 3.0mm Cable, Last Buy Window
The Hirose HRFC-P8-L3(61) is a simplex fiber optic plug from the HRFC series, designed for free-hanging in-line termination on 3.0mm diameter cable. It carries an Advanced PC Polished ferrule interface and a purple strain-relief boot, with a UL94 V-0 rated housing. The plug accepts HSC Ferrules for termination and supports fiber with a 9.5µm/50µm core and 125µm cladding — covering both singlemode and multimode fiber types in a single connector body.
Lifecycle Status — Last Buy, Plan Your Replacement
The HRFC-P8-L3(61) is officially in a Last Buy lifecycle phase. This means the manufacturer has announced end-of-production, and remaining inventory is being sold through a final purchasing window. For any BOM line using this order code, the immediate action is to secure last-time-buy quantities for ongoing production and to identify a qualified replacement — either a direct successor from the HRFC series or a functionally equivalent simplex plug from another series.
Fit and Termination — Cable Diameter and Ferrule Match
This plug is built for 3.0mm cable diameter — the strain-relief boot and internal bore are sized for that jacket OD. Termination uses HSC Ferrules, which are ordered separately. The Advanced PC Polish on the ferrule end-face is specified for low insertion loss and good return loss performance in singlemode and multimode links.
Sourcing — Quoted to Order Against RFQ
Buyers should include the target quantity and any date constraints in the RFQ to secure allocation within the last-buy window.