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Fiber Optic Center offers the best solutions for manufacturing fiber optic cable assemblies. The processes involved in termination play a critical role in determining the long-term reliability of the product.
We provide the highest quality equipment backed with industry-leading technical support and exceptional customer service. From start to finish, we have assisted some of the top fiber manufacturers to become more efficient, reduce costs and increase yields with cutting edge equipment, automation and process controls.
Our technical staff has detailed hands-on knowledge of the equipment we sell. We can help you find the right system for your application and offer on-site training to ensure that you are up and running in the least amount of time possible. When you purchase through FOC, you can also be sure that you will receive the utmost support throughout the products life.
Fiber Optic Center offers the best solutions for manufacturing fiber optic cable assemblies. The processes involved in termination play a critical role in determining the long-term reliability of the product.
We provide the highest quality equipment backed with industry-leading technical support and exceptional customer service. From start to finish, we have assisted some of the top fiber manufacturers to become more efficient, reduce costs and increase yields with cutting edge equipment, automation and process controls.
Our technical staff has detailed hands-on knowledge of the equipment we sell. We can help you find the right system for your application and offer on-site training to ensure that you are up and running in the least amount of time possible. When you purchase through FOC, you can also be sure that you will receive the utmost support throughout the products life.
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AFL SM FAST-SC CONNECTOR
FASTConnect are factory pre-polished, field-installable connectors that completely eliminate the need for hand polishing in the field. Proven mechanical splice technology ensuring precision fiber alignment, a factory pre-cleaved fiber stub and a proprietary index-matching gel combine to offer an immediate low loss termination to either single-mode or multimode optical fibers.
Features
- No Epoxy, No Polish
- Low Insertion Loss
- Fiber Can Be Reinserted up to Three Times
- 3.0 mm, 2.0 mm and 900 μm Cordage Compatibility
- VFI Accessory to Confirm Proper Installation
NEW PRODUCT
AMPHENOL 905 SMA CONNECTOR 284UM (3MM)
The SMA connector family utilizes a threaded coupling nut system for mating and de-mating. Available with zirconia or stainlesssteel ferrules with custom hole sizes, the SMA is an excellent choice for a robust, low cost and reliable system.
The SMA has a wide range of accessories such as adapters, receptacles, boots, etc. that make it the perfect choice for any sort of experimental or R&D type application. Fiber Optic Center stocks many of these items and can assistant your design.
FEATURED PRODUCT
AFL SM FAST-SC CONNECTOR
FASTConnect are factory pre-polished, field-installable connectors that completely eliminate the need for hand polishing in the field. Proven mechanical splice technology ensuring precision fiber alignment, a factory pre-cleaved fiber stub and a proprietary index-matching gel combine to offer an immediate low loss termination to either single-mode or multimode optical fibers.
Features
- No Epoxy, No Polish
- Low Insertion Loss
- Fiber Can Be Reinserted up to Three Times
- 3.0 mm, 2.0 mm and 900 μm Cordage Compatibility
- VFI Accessory to Confirm Proper Installation
FEATURED PRODUCT
AFL SM FAST-SC CONNECTOR
The SMA connector family utilizes a threaded coupling nut system for mating and de-mating. Available with zirconia or stainlesssteel ferrules with custom hole sizes, the SMA is an excellent choice for a robust, lowcost and reliable system.
The SMA has a wide range of accessories such as adapters, receptacles, boots, etc. that make it the perfect choice for any sort of experimental or R&D type application. FOC stocks many of these items and can assistant your design.
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Termination process, connectors and cleaving
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