Fiber Optic
Connectors
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An optical fiber connector terminates the end of an optical fiber, and
enables quicker connection and disconnection than splicing. The
connectors mechanically couple and align the cores of fibers so that
light can pass.
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SC Connectors - SC stands for Subscriber Connector. A general purpose push/pull style connector. SC has an advantage in keyed duplexibility to support send/receive channels. Mostly used for CATV applications.
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FC Connectors - FC stands for Fixed Connection. It is fixed by way of a threaded barrel housing. FC connectors are typical in test environments and for singlemode applications. FC connectors were designed for use in high-vibration environments
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ST Connectors - ST stands for Straight Tip. A quick release bayonet style connector with long ferrule. STs were predominant in the late 80s and early 90s. Common connector for mulitmode fibers.
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LC Connectors - LC stands for Lucent Connector. The LC is a small form-factor connector much like the SC connector but with a ferrule that is half the size. (duplex shown right)
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| Connectors are available in APC (Angle Polished Connector) and UPC (Ultra Polished Connector) varieties. | ||
| LC, SC, and ST Connectors | |||
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Fiber Size/ Type |
Insertion
Loss |
Reflectance |
Ferrule |
| 62.5 µm MM | 0.1/0.5 |
≤ -20 |
Zirconia |
| 50 µm MM | 0.1/0.5 |
≤ -20 |
Zirconia |
| 50 µm LOMMF | 0.1/0.5 |
≤ -26 |
Zirconia |
Details per Connector:
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LC Connectors: |
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Parameter |
Description |
| Intermateability | Connectors are FOCIS compliant with TIA/EIA 604-10A |
| Qualification | Passed EIA/TIA 568-B.3 |
| Durability | 0.2dB change, 500 rematings, FOTP-21 |
| Tensile Strength | 10 lb ≤ 0.2 dB change on jacked cable; 0.5 lb ≤ 0.2 dB change on 900µm cable; FOTP-6 |
| Operating Temp. | -40° to +75°C, exceeding EIA/TIA 568-B.3 |
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SC Connectors |
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Parameter |
Description |
| Intermateability | Connectors are FOCIS compliant with TIA/EIA 604-3 |
| Qualification | Passed EIA/TIA 568-B.3 |
| Durability | 0.2dB change, 500 rematings, FOTP-21 |
| Tensile Strength | 10 lb ≤ 0.2 dB change on jacked cable; 0.5 lb ≤ 0.2 dB change on 900µm cable; FOTP-6 |
| Operating Temp. | -40° to +75°C, exceeding EIA/TIA 568-B.3 |
| ST Connectors | |
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Parameter |
Description |
| Intermateability | Connectors are FOCIS compliant with TIA/EIA 604-2 |
| Qualification | Passed EIA/TIA 568-B.3 |
| Durability | 0.2dB change, 500 rematings, FOTP-21 |
| Tensile Strength | 10 lb ≤ 0.2 dB change on jacked cable; 0.5 lb ≤ 0.2 dB change on 900µm cable; FOTP-6 |
| Operating Temp. | -40° to +75°C, exceeding EIA/TIA 568-B.3 |
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