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Fiber optic connectorA device mounted to the end of a fiber optic cable, light source, or optical receiver, which mates to a similar device to couple light into and out of optical fibers. Fiber optic connectors provide an impermanent connection between two fiber optic components, and can be removed and reconnected in a new configuration if desired. Unlike an electrical connector, where contact of conductors is enough to pass the signal, an optical connection must be precision-aligned to permit the light to pass from one optical fiber to another with minimal loss. Fiber optic connectors are joined to fiber optic cables by a process called termination. The connector endfaces are then polished to lessen the amount of light lost at the interface between two connectors. The polished connectors then undergo a series of tests that certify the optical performance of the connector. Types of fiber optic connector include: SC Connector, ST Connector, FC Connector, LC Connector, MU Connector, MTRJ Connector, D4 Connector, E2000 Connector, Biconic Connector, MPO Connector, MTP Connector, SMA Connector, SMC Connector See also: Connector, Fiber Optic Cable, Termination, Polishing, Insertion Loss, Reflectance,Interferometer, Small Form Factor Connector, UPC, APC, PC See links to “Connector Styles” |
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