Last-Time-Buy — Plan Your Final Order
The HSC-PH2-E2(74): The HSC-PH2-(74): The HSC-PH2-(74) is on a Last Buy lifecycle status. This means the manufacturer has announced end-of-life, and there is a finite window to secure inventory for ongoing production or spares. The total cost here is not just the unit price — it includes the risk of not having enough stock to cover your build horizon. We source this part to order against an RFQ, and availability is confirmed at quote time. If you have a BOM line that depends on this exact plug, now is the time to commit your quantity.
The Hirose HSC-PH2-(74) is a simplex fiber optic plug from the HSC series. The Advanced PC polished ferrule supports low-loss optical performance, and the integrated strain relief protects the fiber at the cable exit. The purple boot color is a visual identifier for this specific variant.
This plug accepts fiber with a 9.5µm/50µm core diameter and a 125µm cladding diameter — covering both single-mode (9.5µm) and multimode (50µm) fibers in the same connector body. The cable diameter is 2.0mm. It is designed for use with HSC Ferrules for termination.
Sourcing Reality
With a Last Buy status, the lead time is the real risk. There is no official replacement order code for the HSC-PH2-(74). If you need a cross-reference, the closest sibling in the series is the HSC-PH2-(73), but confirm the specific boot color and any minor spec differences against your assembly drawing.