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Fiber Fusion-on Connector
Fusion Splice-On Fiber Optic Connectors: Their Advantages and What to Consider
What is fiber splice on connector?
A fusion connector connects two optical fibers that require connect/disconnect functionality and terminates fiber connections. In fiber networks, connectors are commonly used on transmitters, receivers, and patch panels to allow for quick changes in network configurations. Splice-on connectors are ideal for central office, fiber hub/pedestal, and data center applications. They provide real-time flexibility, allowing quick moves, adds, changes, repairs, and restorations with minimal downtime.
How to choose the fiber fusion on connector?
There are many manufacturers that offer fiber splice on connector, but not all are created equal. Qualified fiber splice on connector factories carefully control component geometry, raw materials, and manufacturing processes, and test their connectors based on industry standards. Important factors to consider when selecting a fiber splice on connector are:
- The most important functions of a splice on connector are to provide a smooth, stable, and well-aligned connection and in the meantime minimize insertion loss (IL) and back reflection (RL). Connector construction is important in minimizing loss values. Key components of a quality connector include design, manufacturing, and polishing processes. A well-controlled polishing process is critical to maintaining consistency in endface shape.
- Another important function of a fiber splice on connector is to provide a stable connection over the expected temperature range of both indoor and outdoor plants. In these environments, connectors must pass rigorous mechanical testing (vibration, torsion, bending, etc.). The ability to meet this demand depends on the design of the connector and how much control the manufacturer has over its materials.
- Fiber splice on connectors must comply with the Fiber Optic Connector Interoperability Standard (FOCIS). FOCIS ensures that each manufacturer’s connectors can be used with the same type of connectors from other manufacturers.
Termination Solutions
There are various termination solutions on the market, such as factory termination, factory-connected pigtails, and field-terminated connectors. There are three options for field-terminated connectors: field-polished connectors, mechanically spliced connectors, and fiber splice-on connectors (SOC).
Engineers and experts often recommend fiber splice-on connectors as one of the best termination solutions available. Field technicians perform fusion splicing instead of mechanical connections.
The benefits of SOC include important things to consider when selecting connectors:
1. Factory terminated ferrules
2. Factory fiber ferrules are fused to field fibers
3. Compliant with industry standards and requirements (such as FOCIS)
Fusion splicers automatically check the cleaved fiber before splicing and provide splice loss values after the splice is completed.
There are several important factors to consider when selecting a splice connector:
1. Connector length
2. High-performance cable accessories
3. No measurement is required for termination
4. SOC must ensure proper use of cleavers
5. Designed to protect ferrule end faces throughout the installation
Splice connectors are available in a variety of connectors, polishes, fiber types, and diameters, enabling field technicians to create custom terminations and cable constructions with precise lengths in the field. OMC also offers matching tools, kits, and accessories to make selecting, cleaning, and installing fusion splicers simple and efficient.