Types Of Fiber Optic Connectors

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Fiber Optic Connectors
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Introduction

• In any enterprise or professional internet
  network, data speed and reliability is of top
  priority.
• Hence, most are shifting to Pre terminated fiber
  optic cable networks as they are unfazed by
  electromagnetic interference and you get superior
  bandwidth ( gt10Gbps) with data transfer at the
  speed of light.
• Yet, when choosing a fiber optic you have a
  plethora of option to choose from.
• For long distance gt 500mtrs, you have single mode
  fibers
• For short distance lt500mtrs, you have multimode
  fibers
• Similarly, you have a wide choice when it comes
  to fiber connectors.

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SC Connectors

• Acronym for subscriber connector
• SC was developed by NTT in Japan for fiber optic
  communications.
• Snap-in type connector
• Implements a push-pull mechanism for quick
  insertion and removal
• Two SC connectors are bound together with a
  plastic clip to create a duplex connection
• Used for 2.5mm ferrule

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ST Connector

• Acronym for Straight Tip
• Was developed by ATT
• Implements a twist on/off connection mechanism
• It is generally deployed alone
• It is also used in a 2.5mm ferrule

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LC Connectors

• Developed by Lucent Technologies, hence the
  acronym LC (i.e., Lucent Connector)
• Is a small form factor connector
• Deployed in pairs
• It utilizes a retaining tab mechanism for staying
  in place
• Used in a 1.25mm ferrule
• Useful in single-mode communications
• Available as Pre terminated fiber

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MTRJ Connectors

• Acronym for Mechanical Transfer-Registered Jack
  connectors
• Developed by AMP/Tyco and Corning
• Greatly resembles the RJ45 connectors
• Houses two cables in a single connector. So used
  for duplex communications.
• It is available in two variants.
• With the mating pins
• Without the mating pins
• Applicable for single or multimode communications

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MTP/MPO Connectors

• MPO stands for Multi-Fiber Push-on type of
  connector
• It was developed by NTT in the early 90s
• MTP stands for Multi-Fiber Termination Push-on
  type of connector
• It is used for terminating multi-fiber
  connections in an indoor environment
• The MTP connectors are engineered for high
  mechanical and optical specs
• Connected using a push-pull mechanism
• The male connectors have pins, and the female
  connector has pits to guide the ferrule correctly

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MU Connectors

• Acronym for Multitermination Unibody Connector
• It is is a miniature version of the SC connector
• It is a connector type developed by the NTT and
  used in Japan only
• Used for a ferrule size of 1.25mm
• Implements a push-pull mechanism for quick
  insertion and removal

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