Common Fiber Connectors
Fiber Optic Cables are one of the most used Cables in Network World. With the need of high speeds, this types of cables usage increased and different types of fiber connectors has developed. The design of these fiber optic cables are similar. But there are some different connector types
There are three common elements of a Fiber Optic Connectors. These elements are :
· Ferrule
· Body
· Coupling
· Core
The Ferrule is the structure that covers the fiber.
The Body is the cover that protects the fiber.
The Coupling is the cover that prevents signals in the core from escaping.
The Core is the exact conduit part of the fiber that light passes through.
According to the connector number at the end there are mainly two types fiber optic connectors. These are :
· Simplex End
· Duplex End
If there is a one connector at the fiber end, it is called Simplex End.
If there are two connectors ath the fiber end, it is called Duplex End.
Fiber Connector Types
Different Fiber Optic Connector types are used according to the need. Here, we will cover all these Fiber Connector Types.So What are these Fiber Connectors? These are :
· SC Connector
· ST Connector
· LC Connector
· FC Connector
· MU Connector
· MTRJ Connector
· MTP Connector
· E2000 Connector
SC Connector
SC is the abbreviation of Subscriber Connector which was developed by NTT. Push on/off mechanims is used in this type of Fiber Connectors. Nowadays SC Connectors are rarely used. SC Connectors use 2.5mm ferrule.
ST Connector
ST is the abbreviation of Straight Tip Connector which was developed by AT&T. Twist on/off mechanims is used in this type of Fiber Connectors. Nowadays ST Connectors are rarely used like SC Connectors. ST Connectors use 2.5mm ferrule.
LC Connector
LC is the abbreviation of Lucent Connector which was developed by Lucent Technologies. It uses teo fibers connected together and works as duplex always. It is widely used nowadays. LC Connector uses 1.25 mm ferrule and provide high performance especially for single mode.
FC Connector
FC is the abbregviation of Ferrule Core Connector. FC is also an old popular connector type especially for single mode. FC Connectors use 2.5mm ferrule.
MU Connector
MU connector is used for dense applications. They are mainly used for SDH, SONET, ATM, CATV, WDM Technologies.
MTRJ Connector
MTRJ is the fiber connector type that is developed by AMP/Tyco and Corning. It is used with twom fibers. There are both male and female MTRJ connectors.
MTP (MPO) Connector
MPO is the abbreviation of Multi-Fiber Push On. It was developwd by NTT. MTP is the abbreviation of Multi-fiber Termination Push-on. MTP is the trademark for MPO by US Conec.
MTP Connectors are designed to terminate up to 12-24 fiber cables. This type of Fiber connectors are used for high performance. They are available with 8,12,24 fibers for data centers and LAN. For high capacity switches 32,48,60 and 72 fibers are used.
E2000 Connector
E2000 is developed by Diamond SA. E2000 Connector usage is increading in today’S network World. This Connector is more safe and high permormane Network Connector. There are three variations of E2000 Connector, these are:
· Single Mode APC
· Single Mode UPC
· Multi Mode UPC
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