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There are many types of fiber connectors based on fiber type, application, form factor, ferrule size. Here we divide the fiber connector into two major categories based on the number of fiber strand and ferrule size. Strand Fiber is a single strand of Glass (optical fiber) used to send Data.
The fiber connector which uses single fiber strand categories as Mono Strand Fiber Connector that contain single fiber cable can be a single-mode fiber or multimode fiber end connected with single/Mono fiber connector. Some Mono connectors are available in the duplex version where two fiber strands are used.
The Extended cylindrical tip of a connector that makes contact is known as Ferrule
Mono fiber connector further classified into three categories based on ferrule size. The ferrule size could be 2.5mm.1.5mm, which is more common, and other variance ferrule size connectors are also available.
The fiber connector which uses multiple fiber strand in one connector categories as Multiple Fiber connector. it is further categories as Duplex connector that contain only two fiber strand in the single connector and another one is Ribbon fiber connector which uses more than 4 fiber strand in a single connector.
Fiber optic cable terminated with fiber optic connectors on both ends is known as Fiber optic patch cable.
Fiber optic cable terminated with fiber optic connectors at one end and another end of the wire is simply exposed known as fiber pigtail.
ST- stands for Straight Tip
5mm Diameter Ferrule Connector
It is available in simplex type only i.e only one connector.
Single-mode and multimode both fiber are used in this connector.
The coupling mechanism is bayonet type in ST connector
SC-Standard Connector /Subscriber Connector /Square Connector
5mm Diameter Ferrule Connector
It has a push-pull/Snap coupling mechanism
It is available in simplex and Duplex type and used in both single and multi-mode fiber
FC- Ferrule Connector / Fiber Channel
5mm Diameter Ferrule Connector
It has a screw locking mechanism
It is designed to use in high-vibration environments
It is available in simplex type only i.e. only one connector
Single-mode and multimode both fiber are used in this connector
LC-Lucent Connector/Local Connector /Little connector
25mm Diameter Ferrule Connector
It has Snap coupling mechanism
It is available in simplex and Duplex type and used in both single and multi-mode fiber
It looks like a miniature SC connector is about half of the SC size a reduced footprint and used in dense applications.
25mm Diameter Ferrule Connector
push-pull Locking Mechanism
It is available in simplex and Duplex type and used in both single and multi-mode fiber
It has a push-pull latching mechanism
25mm Diameter Ferrule Connector
It has a spring-loaded shutter which fully protects the ferrule from dust and scratches
When it is plugged into the adapter the shutter opens automatically
It is also called LX.5 Connector
It looks like LC connector with shutter
It is used for both Single and Multimode Fiber
SMA-Sub Miniature Version A
14mm Diameter Ferrule Connector
SMA906 has step ferrule connector whereas SMA905 has full cylindrical ferrule
Available in Simplex only for multimode fiber
Used in medical and Industrial Application
5mm Diameter Ferrule Connector
Available in Simplex only
It is Obsolete, not much used in toady’s network
One of the first connectors employed in fiber optic
It exhibits a cone-shaped ferrule that helps to align the optical fibers at the connection interface.
It is Obsolete
Available in Simplex only
Used in multimode and Single-mode fiber
It is Obsolete
Available in Simplex only
Used in multimode and Single-mode fiber
DIN connector is half the size of the FC connector
Doubles the port density compared to conventional fiber optic connectors
Available for Single and multimode Fiber
MT-RJ Mechanical Transfer Registered Jack
Small Form-Factor Connector
Available in Male/Female Connectors, or a plug and jack format
The overall size is about the same as a RJ45 connector.
The only duplex multimode connector that holds two fiber in a plastic ferrule.
ESSCON-Enterprise Systems Connection
Used in IBM mainframe computers for interfacing peripheral storage devices.
Similar to FDDI connectors, but contain a retractable shroud instead of a fixed shroud.
2.55 mm ceramic ferrules
FDDI-Fiber Distributed Data Interface Connector
It has two 2.5mm ferrule
ferrules are sheltered from damage
Available in Duplex only for multimode fiber
Designed by 3M
Available in Duplex only
No ferrule available, that reduce cost
VF-45 plug is inserted into the socket(jack) at a 45-degree angle, pressing a pair of fibers into V-grooves inside the socket.
It resembles RJ-45 type connector
Available in Duplex only with two ST type ferrules
5mm Diameter Ferrule Connector
Snap-Lock Plug and jack version
It is a version of Fiber Jack connector design from Panduit Corporation
CS Connector developed by Senko
25mm ferrule technology
Half-size of LC connector
Push /Pull Locking Mechanism
Duplex type connector
Support for next Gen 200/400 G transceiver QSFP-DD and OSFP
SN Connector developed by Senko
25mm ferrule technology
Half size of LC connector
Push /Pull Locking Mechanism
Duplex type connector
Designed for OSFP/QSFP-DD Break out an application
4 Duplex connectors (total 8-fibers) in OSFP/QSFP-DD footprint
MPO – Multi-Fiber Push-On
MTP – Multi-Fiber Termination Push-On
MPO is the standard
MTP is a trademark “US Conec” and high-performance version of MPO connector
MTP and MPO connectors are interchangeable.
It has two version MPO12– 12 fiber strand and MPO24– 2 rows of 12 fiber strand.
It has two type
Male-having two pin
Female-having two hole to ensure alignment of the fiber end faces during mating
Available for both single mode and multimode fiber
UPC(flat) and APC(8° Angle) version
40 and 100GbE configuration
Fanout or Breakout – Breaking out into LC patches or SC patches four times 4x10G or 10x 10G
To minimize the losses the ferrule of fiber connectors are Polish and shape for their return loss reduction. To reduce back reflection and return loss caused by back reflection we use many methods, Which include Polishing Connector Ferrule with different shapes. Different polish shapes reduce return loss differently express with negative decibels. The fewer decibels, The less return loss.
Shapes and polishes used by ferrules to reduce back reflection
Flat Fiber Connector(FLAT)
Physical Contact(PC)
Ultra Polished Connector(UPC)
Angle Polished Connector(APC)
The Two Fiber meet but the end faces are polished to be flat
Relatively large end-face of the connectors
Leaving a small air gap between two connected ferrules
It has zero dome-shaped geometry.
More return loss, having more back reflection
Polished with a slightly curved or spherical design to reduce the overall size of the end-face
Reducing the air gap between end-faces compared with flat fiber connectors
Resulting in lower Optical Return Loss(ORL)
The back reflection is about -40 db
The curvature makes them look more like a dome-shaped convex end-face
It has lower back reflection(ORL)
Back reflection reduced about -55db
UPC popular in the market and applications
UPC is a blue-colored Connector
A fiber connector end face is polished at an 8-degree angle
It maintains a tight connection, and it reduces back reflection to about -70db
APC connector color is green
APC and UPC connectors can’t be mated together because doing so will cause poor performance or may damage the connectors.
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