What is Fiber Optic Adapters?
Fiber optic adapters, also known as fiber optic couplers, are small
devices used to connect fiber optic cables. Although they have
different shapes, their functions are the same. The fiber optic adapter can be
inserted into different types of optical connectors at both ends of the fiber optic adapter to
realize the conversion between different interfaces such as FC, SC, ST, LC,
MTRJ, MPO, E2000, etc. It is widely used in optical fiber distribution frame (ODF), providing
excellent, stable and reliable performance. In this article, we will introduce
some commonly used adapters, LC, SC, SC, ST adapters.
Types of Fiber Optic Adapters
LC Fiber Optic Adapter
LC fiber optic adapter can be used to
connect LC patch cord or LC connector. LC fiber optic adapter adopts a modular
socket latch mechanism, which is very convenient to operate. LC fiber optic
adapters use smaller pins and sleeves, which greatly increases the density of
fiber optic connectors.
SC Fiber Optic Adapter
SC fiber optic adapter can be used to
connect SC patch cord and SC connector. It is covered with a rectangular shell,
and the configuration and size of the coupling pin cover are the same as the FC
fiber optic adapters. SC fiber optic adapters can achieve high-precision
alignment with low insertion, return loss and back reflection.
FC Fiber Optic Adapter
FC fiber optic adapter can be used to
connect FC patch cord and FC connector. FC fiber optic adapter uses a metal
sleeve to reinforce its external structure and can be fixed with a turnbuckle.
It also uses ceramic pins as its butt ends. Therefore, the FC fiber optic
adapter can maintain stable optical and mechanical properties for a long time. FC
fiber optic adapter is easy to operate but sensitive to dust.
ST Fiber Optic Adapter
ST fiber optic adapter can be used to
connect ST patch cord and ST connector. ST fiber optic adapter has a key lock
structure to ensure accuracy when connecting cables together. The repeatability
and durability of ST fiber optic adapters are improved by metal keys. It has
two standards, simplex and duplex.
Features of Fiber Optic Adapters
Optical fiber is connected by the adapter through its inner
opening sleeve to ensure the maximum connection between the optical connectors. Optical fiber adapters can connect a single
optical fiber together (simplex) or two optical fibers together (duplex). Most
adapters are female at both ends, which are used to connect two cables.
Connecting two cables together allows two devices to communicate from a
distance through a direct connection with fiber optic lines. Some are male to
female, and they are usually plugged into ports on the device.
Conclusion
Fiber optic adapter provides convenience for fiber optic cable connection. Fiber
optic adapter plays a vital role in aligning a single fiber in one cable with
the fiber in another cable. If the fibers are not aligned correctly, loss will
occur at this mating point. Optical fiber adapter greatly improves the work
efficiency.
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