Page 20 - Key Considerations for Choosing a Fiber Termination Method
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Epoxy/Polish Pros and Cons
PROS CONS
► Lowest connector cost
► Available in 900μm or 250μm
► High skill set required (impacts performance) ► Performance dependent on quality of the
cleave (high quality cleaver recommended) ► Most time consuming option
► Cannot reterminate
► High amount of scrap
► Not factory polished
► High contamination risk
► Various tools and consumables required
– Curing oven required for heat cured
– UV curing light required for UV adhesive
