Available Supply of Specialty Connectors Has a Positive Impact on Those Considering Using Non-standard Fiber Sizes

Published: March 21, 2019

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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.

READ THE BLOG: What is an SMA connector and why do we care?

Additional resources from the FOC team include:

Category Resource:
- FOC Interconnect Page
View the Glossary, Acronyms, Military Specifications for Connectors
Q&A Resource: email technical questions to AskFOC@focenter.com

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Fiber Optic Center, Inc., (FOC), is an international leader in distributing fiber optic components, equipment and supplies and has been helping customers make the best cable assemblies in the world for over two decades. Several areas of specialization and expertise, in which they are the industry leader, make them the preferred choice for many of the world’s fiber professionals. In these key technology areas, FOC is "at least as technical as the manufacturer" about the products they sell. Striving to "make the business part easy," they offer outstanding and personal customer service, low or no minimum purchase order values, and from-stock delivery on industry-leading products and technology. FOC is the industry connection to the most innovative optical products, technologies and technical experts who integrate their manufacturing knowledge and vast experience into customers' worldwide operations. @FiberOpticCntr

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