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Commercial Grade RCA Compression Connectors-
Suitable for Audio-Video Home Entertainment .
Applications Using Standard or Tri-Shield Cable The FiberConXfield
installable connectors below are fiber optic connectors that are faster and easier
to install, making it the field installable connector of choice. This fiber optic
connector utilizes proven technology which includes a factory polished ceramic
ferrule, fiber stub and mechanical splice, which insure the best possible performance.
The FiberConX provides a low loss, reliable and user friendly fiber termination.
By eliminating the need for expensive splicing equipment, messy epoxies, polishing
films and curing ovens, the FiberConX is the ideal solution for increasing your
productivity, as well as your clients.
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F PermaSeal-I™ Connectors
F PermaSeal-I™ Connectors
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Commercial Grade F Compression Connectors –
Suitable for Coaxial Broadband Networks Used in Video, Data and Telephony Applications Using Standard, Tri-Shield or Quad-Shield Cable –
360° Radial Compression – Environmentally Sealed –
Internal Neoprene O-Ring Weather Sealed –
7/16˝ Hex 4.8mm Wide Free-Spinning Nut –
Precision Machined Annealed-Brass Construction –
Anti-Corrosion Nickel-Plated Finish –
Return Loss >-27dB @ 2GHz typical –
Cable Retention 40-lbs min. ANSI/SCTE 99 2004 –
Quick-Easy Installation – 1/4˝-1/4˝ Cable Preparation –
Termination Tools: Cable Stripper: 204-205; Compression Tools: 204-001, 204-036 |
200-016
F RG59 PermaSeal-I™ Connector
200-028
F RG6 PermaSeal-I™ Connector.
200-032
F RG6-Quad PermaSeal-I™ Connector | Call |
RCA PermaSeal-I™ Connectors
RCA PermaSeal-I™ Connectors
RCA PermaSeal-I™ Connectors
RCA PermaSeal-I™ Connectors
RCA PermaSeal-I™ Connectors
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S
Commercial Grade RCA Compression Connectors –
Suitable for Audio-Video Home Entertainment –
Applications Using Standard or Tri-Shield Cable –
75Ω Impedance Matching –
360° True Radial Compression –
Precision Machined Annealed-Brass Construction –
Anti-Corrosion Nickel-Plated Finish –
Return Loss -27dB @ 20MHz typical –
Cable Retention 40-lbs min. –
Quick-Easy Installation – 1/4˝-1/4˝ Cable Preparation –
Color-Coded Identification Ring –
Termination Tools: Cable Stripper: 204-205; Compression Tool: 204-036
S Commercial Grade RCA Compression Connectors –
Suitable for Audio-Video Home Entertainment –
Applications Using Standard or Tri-Shield Cable –
75Ω Impedance Matching –
360° True Radial Compression –
Precision Machined Annealed-Brass Construction –
Anti-Corrosion Nickel-Plated Finish –
Return Loss -27dB @ 20MHz typical –
Cable Retention 40-lbs min. –
Quick-Easy Installation – 1/4˝-1/4˝ Cable Preparation –
Color-Coded Identification Ring –
Termination Tools: Cable Stripper: 204-205; Compression Tool: 204-036
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200-065BK
RCA RG59 Black PermaSeal-I™.
200-065BL
RCA RG59 Blue PermaSeal-I™
200-065GR
RCA RG59 Green PermaSeal-I™
200-065RD
RCA RG59 Red PermaSeal-I™
200-065WH
RCA RG59 White PermaSeal-I™
200-065YL
RCA RG59 Yellow PermaSeal-I™
200-066BK
RCA RG6 Black PermaSeal-I™.
200-066BL
RCA RG6 Blue PermaSeal-I™
200-066GR
RCA RG6 Green PermaSeal-I™.
200-066RD
RCA RG6 Red PermaSeal-I™
200-066WH
RCA RG6 White PermaSeal-I™
200-066YL
RCA RG6 Yellow PermaSeal-I™.
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BNC PermaSeal-I™ Connectors
BNC PermaSeal-I™ Connectors
BNC PermaSeal-I™ Connectors
BNC PermaSeal-I™ Connectors
BNC PermaSeal-I™ Connectors
BNC PermaSeal-I™ Connectors
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Commercial Grade BNC Compression Connectors –
360° True Radial Compression – 75Ω Impedance –
Delrin Insulator – Integral Beryllium-Copper Gold-Plated Contact –
Precision Machined Annealed-Brass Construction –
Anti-Corrosion Nickel-Plated Finish –
Return Loss -25dB @ 1GHz typical –
Cable Retention 40-lbs min. –
Quick-Easy Installation – 1/4˝-1/4˝ Cable Preparation –
Color-Coded Identification Ring –
Termination Tools: Cable Stripper: 204-205; Compression Tool: 204-036
Commercial Grade BNC Compression Connectors –
360° True Radial Compression – 75Ω Impedance –
Delrin Insulator – Integral Beryllium-Copper Gold-Plated Contact –
Precision Machined Annealed-Brass Construction –
Anti-Corrosion Nickel-Plated Finish –
Return Loss -25dB @ 1GHz typical –
Cable Retention 40-lbs min. –
Quick-Easy Installation – 1/4˝-1/4˝ Cable Preparation –
Color-Coded Identification Ring –
Termination Tools: Cable Stripper: 204-205; Compression Tool: 204-036
Commercial Grade BNC Compression Connectors –
360° True Radial Compression – 75Ω Impedance –
Delrin Insulator – Integral Beryllium-Copper Gold-Plated Contact –
Precision Machined Annealed-Brass Construction –
Anti-Corrosion Nickel-Plated Finish –
Return Loss -25dB @ 1GHz typical –
Cable Retention 40-lbs min. –
Quick-Easy Installation – 1/4˝-1/4˝ Cable Preparation –
Color-Coded Identification Ring –
Termination Tools: Cable Stripper: 204-205; Compression Tool: 204-036 |
200-167BL
BNC RG6 Blue PermaSeal-I™.
200-167BK
BNC RG6 Black PermaSeal-I™.
200-167GR
BNC RG6 Green PermaSeal-I™.
200-167RD
BNC RG6 Red PermaSeal-I™.
200-167WH
BNC RG6 White PermaSeal-I™.
200-167YL
BNC RG6 Yellow PermaSeal-I™.
200-168BK
BNC RG59 Black PermaSeal-I™.
200-168BL
BNC RG59 Blue PermaSeal-I™
200-168GR
BNC RG59 Green PermaSeal-I™
200-168RD
BNC RG59 Red PermaSeal-I™
200-168WH
BNC RG59 White PermaSeal-I™
200-168YL
BNC RG59 Yellow PermaSeal-I™
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F PermaSeal-II™ Connectors
F PermaSeal-II™ Connectors
F PermaSeal-II™ Connectors |
Ultra-High Performance F Compression Connectors –
Patented Single-Piece Elegant Design –
Suitable for Coaxial Broadband Networks Used in Video, Data and Telephony Applications Using Standard, Tri-Shield or Quad-Shield Cable –
Fail-Safe Environmental Seal Protection –
Internal Neoprene O-Ring Sealed – 360° Radial Seal –
Ridge-Patterned Internal Sleeve –
Oversize Easy-Grip 7.0mm Wide 7/16˝ Hex Free-Spinning Nut –
Precision Machined Annealed CDA360 Brass –
Anti-Corrosion Nickel-Plated –
Impressive Return Loss >-30dB @ 3GHz typical –
Cable Retention 70-lbs min. > ANSI/SCTE 99 2004 –
Quick-Easy Installation – 1/4˝ -1/4˝ Cable Preparation –
Color-Coded Collar Rings for Easy Cable-Type ID –
Termination Tools: Cable Stripper: 204-205; Compression Tools: 204-001, 204-036 (Use 204-031 for 200-021)
Pre-Angled
125um ferrule, Green housing 0.9, 2.0 and 3.0mm boots
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200-004
F RG59 PermaSeal-II™ Red Band .
200-006
F RG6 PermaSeal-II™ Yellow Band.
200-007
F RG6-Quad PermaSeal-II™ Blue Band.
200-021
F RG11 PermaSeal-II™. |
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| ST/UPC
SM One piece singlemode connector
Pre-Dome 125um ferrule One piece connector
ST/UPC
SM One piece connector-SM-CON1008
Pre-Dome
126um ferrule, Yellow 0.9, 2.0 and 3.0mm boots-SM-CON1009
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SM-CON1008 SM-CON1009 | $233.00/
100 pcs $233.00/
100 pcs |
| LC
SM Simplex singlemode connector, with 125 ferrule, blue housing
White 3.0mm
boot
LC
SM Simplex singlemode connector, with 125 ferrule, blue housing SM-CON1011
White
2.0mm boot
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SM-CON1010 SM-CON1011 | $295.00/
100 pcs $295.00/
100 pcs |
| LC
SM Duplex singlemode connector , with 125 ferrule, blue housing SM-CON1012
White
0.9mm boot |
SM-CON1012 | $295.00/
100 pcs |
| LC
SM Duplex singlemode connector , with 125 ferrule, blue housing SM-CON1013
White
3.0mm boot
LC
SM Duplex single mode connector , with 125 ferrule, blue housing SM-CON1014
White
2.0mm boot
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SM-CON1013 SM-CON1014 | $539.00/
100 pcs $539.00/
100 pcs |
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SC
Duplex Blue Clip SM-CON2901 |
SM-CON2901 | $
45.00/ 100 pcs |
Fiber
optic connectors have traditionally been the biggest concern in using fiber optic
systems. While connectors were once unwieldy and difficult to use, connector manufacturers
have standardized and simplified connectors greatly. This increasing user-friendliness
has contributed to the increase in the use of fiber optic systems; it has also
taken the emphasis off the proper care and handling of optical connectors.
This
article covers connector basics including the parts of a fiber optic connector,
installing fiber optic connectors, and the cleaning and handling of installed
connectors. For information on connector loss, see Connector Loss Test Measurement.
Figure
1 - Parts of a Fiber Optic Connector
Fiber-to-fiber
interconnection can consist of a splice, a permanent connection, or a connector,
which differs from the splice in its ability to be disconnected and reconnected.
Fiber optic connector types are as various as the applications for which they
were developed. Different connector types have different characteristics, different
advantages and disadvantages, and different performance parameters. But all connectors
have the same four basic components.
The Ferrule:
The
fiber is mounted in a long, thin cylinder, the ferrule, which acts as a fiber
alignment mechanism. The ferrule is bored through the center at a diameter that
is slightly larger than the diameter of the fiber cladding. The end of the fiber
is located at the end of the ferrule. Ferrules are typically made of metal or
ceramic, but they may also be constructed of plastic.
The Connector Body:
Also
called the connector housing, the connector body holds the ferrule. It is usually
constructed of metal or plastic and includes one or more assembled pieces which
hold the fiber in place. The details of these connector body assemblies vary among
connectors, but bonding and/or crimping is commonly used to attach strength members
and cable jackets to the connector body. The ferrule extends past the connector
body to slip into the coupling device.
The Cable:
The
cable is attached to the connector body. It acts as the point of entry for the
fiber. Typically, a strain-relief boot is added over the junction between the
cable and the connector body, providing extra strength to the junction.
The
Coupling Device:
Most
fiber optic connectors do not use the male-female configuration common to electronic
connectors. Instead, a coupling device such as an alignment sleeve is used to
mate the connectors. Similar devices may be installed in fiber optic transmitters
and receivers to allow these devices to be mated via a connector. These devices
are also known as feed-through bulkhead adapters.
Installing
Fiber Optic Connectors
The
method for attaching fiber optic connectors to optical fibers varies among connector
types. While not intended to be a definitive guide, the following steps are given
as a reference for the basics of optical fiber interconnection.
1.
Cut the cable one inch longer than the required finished length.
2.
Carefully strip the outer jacket of the fiber with no nick fiber strippers.
Cut the exposed strength members, and remove the fiber coating. The fiber coating
may be removed two ways: by soaking the fiber for two minutes in paint thinner
and wiping the fiber clean with a soft, lint-free cloth, or by carefully stripping
the fiber with a fiber stripper. Be sure to use strippers made specifically for
use with fiber rather than metal wire strippers as damage can occur, weakening
the fiber.
3.
Thoroughly clean the bared fiber with isopropyl alcohol poured onto a soft, lint-free
cloth such as Kimwipes®. NEVER clean the fiber with a dry tissue. Note: Use
only industrial grade 99% pure isopropyl alcohol. Commercially available isopropyl
alcohol is for medicinal use and is diluted with water and a light mineral oil.
Industrial grade isopropyl alcohol should be used exclusively.
4.
The connector may be connected by applying epoxy or by crimping. If using epoxy,
fill the connector with enough epoxy to allow a small bead of epoxy to form at
the tip of the connector. Insert the clean, stripped fiber into the connector.
Cure the epoxy according to the instructions provided by the epoxy manufacturer.
5.
Anchor the cable strength members to the connector body. This prevents direct
stress on the fiber. Slide the back end of the connector into place (where applicable).
6.
Prepare the fiber face to achieve a good optical finish by cleaving and polishing
the fiber end. Before the connection is made, the end of each fiber must have
a smooth finish that is free of defects such as hackles, lips, and fractures.
These defects, as well as other impurities and dirt change the geometrical propagation
patterns of light and cause scattering.
Connector
and Splice Loss Mechanisms
Connector
and splice loss is caused by a number of factors. Loss is minimized when the two
fiber cores are identical and perfectly aligned, the connectors or splices are
properly finished and no dirt is present. Only the light that is coupled into
the receiving fiber's core will propagate, so all the rest of the light becomes
the connector or splice loss.
End
gaps cause two problems, insertion loss and return loss. The emerging cone of
light from the connector will spill over the core of the receiving fiber and be
lost. In addition, the air gap between the fibers causes a reflection when the
light encounters the change n refractive index from the glass fiber to the air
in the gap. This reflection (called fresnel reflection) amounts to about 5% in
typical flat polished connectors, and means that no connector with an air gap
can have less than 0.3 dB loss. This reflection is also referred to as back reflection
or optical return loss, which can be a problem in laser based systems. Connectors
use a number of polishing techniques to insure physical contact of the fiber ends
to minimize back reflection. On mechanical splices, it is possible to reduce back
reflection by using non-perpendicular cleaves, which cause back reflections to
be absorbed in the cladding of the fiber.
The
end finish of the fiber must be properly polished to minimize loss. A rough surface
will scatter light and dirt can scatter and absorb light. Since the optical fiber
is so small, typical airborne dirt can be a major source of loss. Whenever connectors
are not terminated, they should be covered to protect the end of the ferrule from
dirt. One should never touch the end of the ferrule, since the oils on one's skin
causes the fiber to attract dirt. Before connection and testing, it is advisable
to clean connectors with lint-free wipes moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
Two
sources of loss are directional; numerical aperture (NA) and core diameter. Differences
in these two will create connections that have different losses depending on the
direction of light propagation. Light from a fiber with a larger NA will be more
sensitive to angularity and end gap, so transmission from a fiber of larger NA
to one of smaller NA will be higher loss than the reverse. Likewise, light from
a larger fiber will have high loss coupled to a fiber of smaller diameter, while
one can couple a small diameter fiber to a large diameter fiber with minimal loss,
since it is much less sensitive to end gap or lateral offset.
These
fiber mismatches occur for two reasons. The occasional need
to interconnect two dissimilar fibers and production variances
in fibers of the same nominal dimensions. With two multimode
fibers in usage today and two others which have been used
occasionally in the past and several types of singlemode
fiber in use, it is possible to sometimes have to connect
dissimilar fibers or use systems designed for one fiber
on another. Some system manufacturers provide guidelines
on using various fibers, some don't. If you connect a smaller
fiber to a larger one, the coupling losses will be minimal, often only the fresnel loss (about 0.3 dB). But connecting
larger fibers to smaller ones results in substantial losses,
not only due to the smaller cores size, but also the smaller
NA of most small core fibers.
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