Kathleen Skelton, Director of Strategic Marketing, has worked in the fiber optic, cable and connector industries for over three decades. Her core competencies in fiber optics include technologies that enable the growth, integration and performance scalability of voice, data and video communications networks and services, having worked with a majority of the strategy managers in the industry during her tenure with Lightwave. Kathleen’s marketing expertise resides in business development, strategic and digital best practices and content management. Kathleen resides outside of Boston, MA with her family. Follow @KATHLEENSKELTON
MPO (Multi-Position Optical) and MTP® (Multifiber Termination Push-on) Connectors are essentially the same, with MTP® being a branded version of MPO. Both are designed for ribbon cables with multiple fibers, suitable for single-mode and multi-mode applications, and...
FC Connectors, also known as Ferrule Core Connectors, are often referred to by various names like "Fiber Channel" or "Frank Charlie" in the industry. Developed by NTT (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone) in the late 1970s as the "Field-Assembly Connector," FC Connectors...
ST Connectors, also known as "Straight Tip" or BFOC (Bayonet Fiber Optic Connector), were developed by AT&T in the mid-1980s as a cost-effective and space saving alternative to the larger Biconic Connector. With a bayonet-style coupling, the ST Connector offers a...
Interconnect history, design, types, applications, polishing considerations and properties comparisons
Since the 1980s, there have been a myriad of fiber connectors in our industry and consistent improvements of the designs and offerings. Fiber optic connectors,...
LC Connectors, also known as Lucent Connectors are also referred to as “Little Connector” or “Local Connector”, were developed by Lucent Technologies in 1994 as a small form factor (SFF) connector. They entered commercial production by the end of 1996 with the...
SC Connectors, also known as standard, square, subscriber, or Sam Charlie Connectors, were developed by NTT (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone) under the name “Subscriber Connector”. These connectors are favored for their cost-effectiveness and push-pull mechanism,...
The human experience connects and is universal, much like the language of art. Art transcends words, removes barriers and welcomes all who are willing to engage. New Bedford Art Museum will host the exhibit, THIS IS NOT WHO I AM; The Art and Design of David Arruda,...
Selecting the right epoxies and adhesives and using them properly is essential for ensuring long-term product reliability. In addition to the strong, reliable, and durable bonds they provide, protection of optical fibers, connectors, and components are just as critical...
For optimum 2-part epoxy bonding, it is essential that the two components, resin and hardener, (often referred to as Part A and Part B), are combined in the appropriate ratios and adequately mixed prior to dispensing and applying to the product.
When manually...
Epoxy Dispensing Machines are needed to apply the epoxy precisely and uniformly to fiber optic connectors prior to inserting the fiber. The Fiber Optic Center Technical Team provides consultation on the exact type of dispensing equipment best suited for specific...
