Fiber cable termination
addition of connectors to each optical fiber in a cable
Fiber Optic cable termination is the addition of connectors to each optical fiber in a cable. The fibers need to have connectors fitted before they can attach to other equipment. Two common solutions for fiber cable termination are pigtails and fanout kits or breakout kits.
Termination Process
In order to terminate a Fiber Optic cable, the appropriate connector must be determined. The type of fiber-optic adapter that the terminated cable will connect to will dictate which connector will be used. The most common types that are added to fiber optic cable in inside plant environments are LC, SC, ST, and FC. Some fiber connectors are pre-polished mechanical connectors for ease of installation or anaerobic connectors which require cleaving and polishing.
Once the appropriate connector has been identified, the termination process can begin. Common termination methods include no-epoxy-no-polish, epoxy and polish and pigtail splicing. Regardless of the method, the beginning steps are the same. First, the sleeve, or secondary coating, must be stripped from the fiber.
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