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What is a fiber optic connector?

Fiber Optic Connector is a key component in fiber optic communication systems, primarily used to achieve precise connections between fibers or between fibers and devices, ensuring efficient and stable transmission of optical signals. It reduces light loss and signal reflection by accurately aligning the fiber ends, providing low insertion loss and high return loss. Fiber Optic Connectors typically consist of a ferrule, housing, and coupling mechanism, enabling quick and convenient installation and removal. Common types of fiber optic Connectors include SC, LC, FC, ST, and MPO/MTP, widely used in data centers, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), telecommunications base stations, medical devices, and industrial automation. They play a critical role in modern high-speed communication networks, ensuring high bandwidth, low latency, and long-distance transmission capabilities.
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