Mumbai University > Electronics and telecommunication > Sem 7 > optical communication and networks

Marks: 05

Years: MAY 2012

The connectors used in optical fiber communications are as follows:

1. SMA (subminiature type-A) connectors

$\Rightarrow $ They are multimode connectors and available with stainless alloy or stainless steel ferrules

1. FC connectors

$\Rightarrow $ FC connectors are especially designed for telecommunication applications. It is designed with threaded coupling for durable connections.

$\Rightarrow $ They are available with zirconia or stainless alloy ferrules.

1. SC connectors

$\Rightarrow $ It is a zirconia ferrule.

$\Rightarrow $ Available in simplex and duplex styles, this connector features a push pull connection design for quick patching of cables into rack or wall mounts.

1. ST connectors

$\Rightarrow $ Available in single mode multi mode the ST connectors features reliable and durable field installation.

1. LC connectors

$\Rightarrow $ The LC connector licensed by Lucent Technologies provides a pull-proof design and small size perfect for high density applications.

$\Rightarrow $ Available in simplex or duplex version.

$\Rightarrow $ It is provided with zirconia ferrule.

1. MTP connectors

$\Rightarrow $ This connector provides quick and reliable connection for up to 12 fibers.

$\Rightarrow $ Available in single mode with typical loss of 0.25 dB and multi mode with a loss of 0.20 dB.

1. MU connectors

$\Rightarrow $ It is designed for high density connections.

$\Rightarrow $ This small single fiber connection has high levels of performance than the SC connectors.