Published: January 14, 2019
QUESTION:
What are common connector issues that we should be on alert for?
ANSWER:
5 common connector issues include:
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Connectors with high Return Loss
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Connectors with no light transmission
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Connectors with intermittent and non-repeatable readings
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Connectors that do not meet the manufacturer's minimum optical specifications
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Connectors with latent defects
READ THE FOLLOWING BLOG ARTICLES:
- Why do fiber optic connectors fail? Cross-sectioning offers a view inside connectors – and insight into why they fail
- Cross-Sectioning Fiber Optic Connectors: An Effective Diagnostic Method to Identify Defects and Resolve Process Issues
ADDITIONAL CONTENT & RESOURCES:
Category Resource: FOC Interconnect Page
Answered by AskFOC Technical Team: January 14, 2019
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