In Depth Guide on Fiber Connectors
General Connectors Overview
- VGA Video Graphics Array
- DVI Digital Visual Interface
- HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface
- Apple Dock Connector
- BNC Bayonet Neill-Concelman
- Fiber Connectors
- Controlnet Taps
- Devicenet Connectors
- Profibus DP
Optical fiber connectors are used to connect/disconnect at the ends of fiber optic cables. Connectors are often assembled onto optical fiber in a supplier’s manufacturing facility to meet specification requirements.
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Common Use |
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FC Ferrule Connector |
Datacom Telecom Measurement equipment Single-mode lasers |
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LC Lucent Connector |
High-density connections, SFP and SFP+ transceivers, XFP transceivers |
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M12 |
Machine, process and plant engineering |
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SC Square connector |
Datacom and telecom, GPON; EPON; GBIC |
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MIC |
Fiber distributed data interface(FDDI) |
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MT Mechanical Transfer |
Pre-terminated cable assemblies |
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SC-DC SC-Dual contact |
Datacom and telecom; |
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SMA 905 Sub miniature A |
Industrial lasers, optical spectrometers, military; telecom multimode |
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ST Straight Tip |
Datacom |
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