Fiber Optic Cable Assembly

A length of Fiber optic Cable that has been terminated with a connector, Pigtail or other component.

There are many types of Fiber Optic Cable connectors used in Cable Assemblies: ST Connectors: Slotted bayonet type Connector with long ferrule. Common connector for mulitmode fibers. FC Connectors: Screw on type connector. Popular with single mode fibers. SC Connectors: Push/pull connector that can also be used with Duplex fiber constuction. LC Connectors: Much like the ST Connector but with a Ferrule that is half the size. MT-RJ Connectors: Connector configured for duplex fibers with both fibers in one ferrule. MU Connectors: Much like the SC Connector but with a ferrule about half the size.


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