An optical connector is a device used to connect optical fibers, and its function is to transmit optical signals between two optical fibers to each other's optical fibers. Optical connectors typically use metal or plastic shells that contain fiber optic interfaces and fiber optic docking components for connecting optical fibers.
The principle of an optical connector is to couple the optical signal through the optical fiber interface inside the connector, and transmit the optical signal from one optical fiber to another. The interface of optical connectors is usually a microstructure made of optical glass, which can efficiently capture optical signals and transmit them to the other party's optical fiber.
There are many types of optical connectors, among which the more common ones are:
SC connector
SC connector is a widely used optical connector with a cylindrical appearance and a diameter of 2.5mm. It is easy to use and has a high number of insertions and removals. It has good mechanical and stability performance and is suitable for high-speed data transmission and long-distance optical cable transmission.
LC Connectors
LC connector is a small optical connector with a rectangular appearance and relatively small plug and socket sizes, suitable for high-density fiber optic cable connection applications.
FC connector
FC connector is an early type of optical connector with a cylindrical appearance and a diameter of 2.5mm, commonly used in fields such as measuring instruments and optical communication systems.
T-ST Connectors
ST connector is a cylindrical optical connector with a large cylindrical appearance and a diameter of 2.5mm. It is commonly used in long-distance optical cable transmission and outdoor optical cable connection fields.
MPO/MTP connector
MPO/MTP connector is a multi-core optical connector with a rectangular shape. The plug and socket have multiple fiber optic sockets, which can connect multiple fibers simultaneously. Suitable for high-density fiber optic cable connections and data centers.
