End-to-end positions must align precisely. This can be done with proper keying. A component within all fiber optic connectors is called the "ferrule." The ferrule ensures alignment during connector ...

Connector A mechanical device used to align and join two or more fibers together to provide a means for attaching to and decoupling from a transmitter, receiver, or any other fiber optic equipment or ...

Attaching a connector to an optical fiber takes more work than copper wire connectors (note the several steps in the illustrations below). The ends of the fiber usually have to be carefully ...

See fiber Bragg grating. An optical fiber cable that has connectors installed on one or both ends. See "pigtail" and "patch cord" in this glossary. A range of wavelengths from 1530 to 1565 nm.

This innovative technology employs a miniature fibre connector terminated on one end of the fibre before it leaves the factory. This connector is industry standard and, after being blown in, the ...

Traditional MPO connectors require all of the fibre end faces to be in close physical contact at the same time, the company explains. (An air gap would degrade the signal, due to multiple reflections) ...