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Fiber Optics Pigtails

12/27/2013

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What is Fiber Optics Pigtails?
In fiber optics the name pigtail refer to a short length of fiber optics of size 900 micron. 
One end of the fiber optics is terminated with connector and the other end is left as an open end for splicing or termination with incoming fiber optics cable.
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The fiber optics short length could be either of Singlemode or Multimode type in which ORANGE color refers to Multimode and YELLOW color refer to Singlemode type.

The normal fiber optics short length is between 1.0 meter to 1.5 meter. 

Types of fiber optics connectors to be terminated at one end of fiber optics pigtails has to be decided and confirmed before placing an order. The common type of connectors to be terminated are of ST, SC, FC and LC.
Where fiber optics pgitails commonly being installed or applied?
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They are commonly installed inside fiber termination box either wall mount type or 19" drawable patch panels. 
Due to 900micron thickness of fiber optics buffer (coating), all fiber optics pigtails are kept only inside the fiber optics patchpanels for protection purpose.

Guidelines to Purchase Fiber Optics Pigtails
Followings informations are required in order to get a prompt and precise quote.
  1. Fiber Types ( Singlemode or Multimode 50 micron or Multimode 62.5 micron)
  2. Type of Connectors ( SC, LC , FC , MTRJ, MU etc )
  3. End Polish Type ( PC , UPC , APC )
  4. Length of Fiber Optics Required ( 1 meter or 1.5 meter )
  5. Quantity 

For example    -  
Fiber Optics Pigtails Singlemode 9/125/900micron  SC/PC length of 1.5 meter

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Fiber Optics Connectors

12/21/2013

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ST - Straight Tip
Ferrule Type : 2.5mm
Coupling : Bayonet
Standard : IEC 61754-2

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MTRJ - Mechaical Transfer Registered Jack
Ferrule type : 2.45 x 4.4 mm (Duplex)
Coupling : Snap type
Standard : IEC 61754-18

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LC - Lucent Connector / Little Connector
Ferrule : 1.25mm
Coupling : Snap type
Standard : IEC 61754-20

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MU - Miniature Unit
Ferrule type : 1.25mm
Coupling : Snap type
Standard : IEC 61754-6

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FC - Fix Connector / Ferrule Connector
Ferrule type : 2.5mm
Coupling : Screw Type
Standard : IEC 61754-13

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SC - Subscriber Connector / Square Connector 
Ferrule type : 2.5mm
Coupling : Push - Pull
Standard : IEC 61754-4

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