Fiber Optic Cable End Connectors

Mtp is a special type of fiber optic connector.

Fiber optic cable end connectors.

Fiber optic connectors can have several different ferrule shapes or finishes usually referred to as polishes. 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 light can pass. Cookies use on afl website. Among the various types of fiber connector sc and lc are two of the most commonly used connectors.

Optical connectors are used for connection between network devices at data centers and for the connection of fiber optic cable to equipment on customer premises e g. This is just one of many different styles and types of termination. For indoor applications the jacketed fiber is generally enclosed with a bundle of flexible fibrous polymer strength members like aramid e g. Building fiber optic cables note.

Many people do not realize that fiber optic cable is the transport media for today and tomorrow. In order for information to be transmitted efficiently the fiber cores must be properly aligned. The mtp connector is designed to terminate several fibers up to 12 strands in a single ferrule. Better connectors lose very little light due to reflection or misalignment of the fibers.

We use cookies to give you the best online experience. Introduction fiber optic cable has the potential to transfer data faster than any other type of cable. Computer applications that require intensive. Afl offers fiber optic cable transmission and substation accessories outside plant equipment connectors fusion splicers test and inspection equipment training services.

They are usually devices that can be connected and disconnected repeatedly. Twaron or kevlar in a lightweight plastic cover to form a simple cable each end of the cable may be terminated with a specialized optical fiber connector to allow it to be easily connected and disconnected from transmitting and receiving equipment. Made by us conec it is an improvement of the original mpo multi fiber push on connector designed by ntt. Early connectors because they did not have keyed ferrules and could rotate in mating adapters always had an air gap between the connectors to prevent them rotating and grinding scratches into the ends of the fibers.