Page 22 - Key Considerations for Choosing a Fiber Termination Method
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Mechanical Splice Connectors
► Most popular field termination method
► Two fibers are joined in an alignment fixture using
index matching gel/adhesive
► Available in various connector types
– SC,LCandSTmultimodeandsinglemode
► Often sold as a manufacturer-specific solution with a tool and connectors
► Depth of the fiber insertion is typically determined by stripping off a specific amount of the buffer coating
Mechanical splice point / matching gel
Strain relief boot
► Often used in conjunction with a VFL to ensure quality of the termination
Pre-polished ferrule and fiber
Stripped and cleaved fiber
