Chapter 2 Fiber Optic Connectors; Key Terms And Concepts; Fiber Connector (Simplex); Fiber Connection (Simplex) - JDS Uniphase HP3-60-P4 User Manual

Fiber optic connectors
FiBer oPtic connectors
Key Terms and
Fiber connectors enable fiber-to-fiber mating by aligning the two optical fibers. Fiber
Concepts
connectors come in various types and have different characteristics for use in different
applications. The main components of a fiber connector are detailed below:
Fiber Connector
(Simplex)
Fiber Connection
(Simplex)
FBP PRoBE & HP3-60-P4 InsPEct and tEst systEm
Fiber Ferrule
Physical Contact
Body
Fiber
Ferrule
Alignment Sleeve
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