ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS - Cables To Go
ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS - Cables To Go
ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS - Cables To Go
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<strong>ENTERPRISE</strong> <strong>SOLUTIONS</strong><br />
Common Fiber Connectors<br />
Many different connector types exist for fiber optic cabling and<br />
electronics of today’s high tech networks. It is not always necessary to<br />
match identical connector types on both ends of the cable; instead,<br />
the connectors on the cable should match the inputs/outputs of the<br />
electronics being connected. Some of the most common connections<br />
found in networking applications are: ST, SC, LC and MTRJ. The ST<br />
connection, an acronym for “straight tip”, is a round bayonet-locking<br />
connector which resembles the BNC connector used on audio/video<br />
devices. The SC connection, an acronym for “subscriber connector”, is<br />
a square shaped connection with a push/pull locking mechanism. The<br />
SC interface is still popular in a lot of today’s datacomm applications.<br />
The LC connection, an acronym for “Lucent connector”, is half the size<br />
of an SC connection and uses a locking tab to hold the connector<br />
in place. LC is growing in popularity and can be found on network<br />
electronics that are manufactured today. The MTRJ connection, an<br />
acronym for “mechanical transfer registered jack” combines duplex<br />
fibers into a single connector providing a single convenient connection.<br />
MTRJ uses a locking tab method similar to LC connectors by using<br />
a single plastic locking tab to hold the connector in place.<br />
LC Duplex Connector<br />
ST Connector<br />
SC Connector<br />
MTRJ Connector<br />
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