Fiber Optic Center, Inc. (FOC), has stock on the shelf of SMA connectors in over 40 hole sizes from 127 to 2645 um, in volumes of as little as 10 to over 20,000 pieces, depending on design and hole size. On any given day, these can include: 144, 150, 172, 201, 205, 210, 220, 225, 231, 236, 240, 245, 250, 260, 270, 280, 284, 336, 340, 390, 410, 435, 440, 441, 455, 470, 480, 490, 510, 580, 612, 641, 660, 672, 690, 710, 720, 750, 770, 850, 1000, 1040, 1050, 1055, 1060, 1100, 1275, 1280, 1545, 1645, 1650, 1950, 2025, 2070, 2100, 2125 and 2150, as well as others.
The ripple effect of having such a readily available supply of specialty connectors has a positive impact on those considering using non-standard fiber sizes. Sometimes the effects are hard to predict. Years ago a small company was producing a laser for wart removal using large core fibers and SMA connectors. They called one day to order a small number of connectors in a smaller size than usual. A baby was born in the Netherlands with warts in his throat and was having trouble breathing. The plan was to downsize the laser and fiber to make it suitable for use on the infant. The new laser with appropriate fiber assemblies was delivered in a matter of a few days, the baby was operated on successfully and survived.
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Additional resources from the FOC team include:
- Category Resource:
- View the Glossary, Acronyms, Military Specifications for Connectors
- Q&A Resource: email technical questions to AskFOC@focenter.com
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