SC-type single-mode optical fiber connectors

SC-type multi-core optical-fiber connectors using a pressurization spring

“…The cylindricity and roundness of the ferrule are both specified as less than 0.5 lm. These values are comparable to those of a conventional ferrule for a SMF [5].…”

“…Physical-contact (PC) connectors are used to meet these requirements for connecting seven-core fibers [3,4]. Although the conventional standard connector (SC) [5] is widely available on the market, the ferrule freely turns in the connector due to the clearance between the connector housing and the ferrule (due to the floating mechanism of the ferrule). The coupling losses in their outer cores increase due to the angular misalignment between the two MCFs when the housing is applied to the connector for MCFs.…”

Optical Performance Analysis of Single-Mode Fiber Connections

“…The experiments using a single-fiber coupling optical fiber (SC) connector (Sugita et al, 1989) were performed. An SC connector is a push-on-type connector and is composed of two plugs and an adaptor.…”

10-year reliability test results for SC connector installed on outside plant

“…In order to maintain reliable optical network systems, it is important that the optical connector as well as the other optical components used in the systems provide long-term reliability. The results have been reported of environmental durability tests on optical connectors employing a PC connection and undertaken using an indoor environmental test chamber [2,3].…”

“…In fiber to the home (FTTH) systems, optical connectors are used in both indoor environments such as buildings and in outdoor equipment such as aerial closures [1]. For example, the SC connector [2] and the MU connector [3] are used in buildings, and the FAS connector [4] is used in aerial closures. These optical connectors are designed for single-fiber coupling and employ a physical contact (PC) connection, which realizes full-face contact between two mated fiber cores.…”