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    Fibre Optic Connectors

    Fibre Optic Connectors

    Fibre optic connectors are the most efficient way to terminate fibre optic cable where quick connect and disconnect is required. Fibre optic signals work by the transference of light, so it is the purpose the connector to ensure that the light-emitting through the fibre optic cable is uninterrupted as little as possible. The RS Range of connectors provide solutions for both single-mode and multimode fibre optic cable.

    Applications

    Fibre optic cabling is designed to transfer information via light over long distances at high speed. As such it is used in data transmission for telecommunications, and are commonly used in computer networking, audio transmission, sensors and power transmission. There are specialist fibre optic connectors to suit these applications.

    How Do They Work

    In fibre optic connections, the fibre faces must be firmly pressed together, resulting in strong signal and low insertion loss, and to this end, most fibre optic connectors are spring-loaded to ensure maximum glass to glass or plastic to plastic connection.

    Range of Connectors

    The RS Range of fibre optic connectors supplies solutions for FC, LC, SC and ST applications.

    FC Connectors

    The FC, or Ferrule Connector, is a heavy-duty Fibre Optic connector with a secure threaded connection. Also known as a Fibre Channel connector, it is designed with high vibration environments in mind and is typically used in more rugged datacom and telecommunications applications.

    SC Connectors

    The SC, or Standard Connector, features an easy to use push-pull latching system for quick connect and disconnect. These fibre optic connectors have a 2.5mm ferrule and are suitable for many Datacom and telecom applications.

    LC Connectors

    The LC, or Local Connector, is a smaller version of the SC connector with a 1.25mm ferrule and is commonly used in single-mode applications. Its smaller size can be an advantage when space-saving is a concern.

    ST Connectors

    The ST, or Straight Tip Connector, uses a 2.5mm ferrule and is known for its secure and convenient bayonet mating style. Due to the rigidity and convenience of their connection, ST connectors are commonly used in networking applications.

    MPO Connectors

    MPO, or Multi fibre Push-On Connectors, are used for ribbon-style fibre optic cables with up to twenty-four fibres and is used for high-speed fibre optic applications.

    235 Products showing for Fibre Optic Connectors

    RS PRO
    -
    ST
    PC
    Multimode
    Simplex
    -
    -
    2 mm, 3 mm, 900 μm
    3mm
    -
    Black
    -
    +70°C
    -25°C
    RS PRO
    Circular Coaxial Connector
    Jack
    -
    Singlemode
    Simplex
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    -
    ST
    PC
    Multimode
    Simplex
    50/125µm
    0.5dB
    900µm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Tempo Kingfisher
    OPT
    ST
    -
    Multimode, Single Mode
    Duplex
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Phoenix Contact
    PSM-SET-FSMA/4-HCS
    FSMA
    -
    -
    Simplex
    -
    2dB
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Tempo Kingfisher
    OPT
    SC to SC
    APC, PC
    Multimode, Single Mode
    Duplex
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Bulgin
    6000
    LC
    -
    Multimode
    Duplex
    -
    -
    -
    -
    OM3
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Bulgin
    6000
    LC
    -
    Single Mode
    Duplex
    -
    -
    -
    -
    OS1
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Tempo
    BH
    LC to SC
    APC, LC, PC
    Single Mode
    Simplex
    125µm
    1dB
    -
    -
    SM and MM
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Neutrik
    opticalCON
    LC
    APC, PC
    Multimode, Single Mode
    Duplex
    50/125, 9/125
    0.5dB
    -
    -
    OM3
    Black
    -
    +75°C
    -25°C
    HARTING
    -
    LC
    -
    Single Mode
    -
    9/125µm
    -
    -
    3mm
    -
    Blue
    -
    -
    -
    Bulgin
    6000
    LC
    -
    Multimode
    Duplex
    -
    -
    -
    -
    OM3
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Tempo Kingfisher
    OPT
    FC to SC
    -
    Multimode, Single Mode
    Duplex
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Phoenix Contact
    PSM-SET-FSMA/4-KT
    SMA
    Flat Polish
    -
    Simplex
    -
    -
    -
    -
    PCF
    -
    -
    -
    -
    HARTING
    2010
    SC
    -
    -
    -
    50/125 μm, 62.5/125 μm
    -
    -
    2.4 → 2.8mm
    Glass Fiber
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Broadcom
    HFBR-453xZ
    POF
    -
    -
    Simplex
    -
    -
    -
    2.22mm
    -
    Black
    -
    +85°C
    -40°C
    Tempo Kingfisher
    OPT
    FC
    -
    Multimode, Single Mode
    Duplex
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Tempo Kingfisher
    OPT
    SC
    -
    Multimode, Single Mode
    Duplex
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    TE Connectivity
    EB16
    Plug
    -
    Multimode
    Simplex
    126µm
    -
    -
    -
    Expanded Beam
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Amphenol Socapex
    905
    SMA
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
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