It used to be that you had to be an engineer to terminate optical fibers. Now, it s almost easy enough for kids to do. Thanks for this ease goes to optical connectors, which are used as terminating fixtures for non-fixed joints. As such, they are designed o be plugged in and disconnected several times.
Optical connectors are available in a wide variety of styles and types.
Choosing which one to use is usually decided by the type of connector already installed in the equipment to be connected. Nevertheless, adapters are generally available in either sleeve connectors or patch cords to allow coupling of different types of connectors. Connectors of the same style but from different manufacturers should be compatible with one another. Some popular connectors for various applications are listed below. Before the installation of connectors onto a fiber cable, a breakout kit may have to be installed.