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FalconTech_Fiber Optic Cable Terminations (2)

Thanks to the plug and play ability of the connectors, it becomes easy for setting up a fiber optic network. Check out our presentation to learn the step by step guide to terminating the optical fiber cable.<br><br><br>For more details: https://falcontech.com/pages/pre-terminated-fiber-optic-cable-assemblies

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FalconTech_Fiber Optic Cable Terminations (2)

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  1. Terminating a Fiber Optic Cable How to ensure minimal insertion loss and material wastage.

  2. Introduction • Fiber optics are becoming an indispensable part of any high bandwidth network structure. Owing to the small structure and immunity to electromagnetic interferences, fiber optic cables can be inconspicuously hidden with overhead ducts, conduits, or buried underground. • However, since the medium of transmission is light waves, it is crucial to have the ends terminated properly. • Improper fiber termination can result in: • Significant Transmission Loss • High Light Loss i.e., high insertion loss • Dirt or dust can enter into the exposed ferrule. • Complete signal loss due to internal breakage • High Optical return loss

  3. How to Terminate a Fiber Optic Cable

  4. Step 1: Gather Materials • Other materials required during termination • Safety Glasses • Protective gloves • Disposal bin • Iso-Propyl Alcohol or any other stripping agent • Epoxy or Adhesive • Some of the tools to keep in handy are: • Cable jacket stripper • Polishing puck or film for face end polishing • Shears or Scissors • Tester & Microscope • Fiber cleaver • Fiber optic termination, just copper wire termination, requires certain precision tools and specialized materials along with the fiber optic spool.

  5. Step 2: Strip the Cable • Measure the cable length you will need. Leave additional one inch on either sides before cleaving the ends. • Score the end using a cleaver tool once and bend the cable to break the ends cleanly. • Using the jacket stripper to remove the outer jacket and expose the inner fiber core. Jacket Stripping Tool Fiber Cleaving Tool

  6. Step 3: Remove any stains or debris • Using a shear or scissor remove the aramid yarn around the glass core. • Most of the times, field terminations may lead to dust, dirt, and stains to gather on the exposed core. • Remove them by dipping the cable in hydrofluoroethers (HFE) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) based cleaning solutions

  7. Step 4: Attach the connector and cure the Epoxy • Based on the application, place the connector on the exposed core. Ensure there is at least a half inch glass strand exposed on the other side of the connector. • Once in place, pour some epoxy on the end of the connector. The epoxy acts an adhesive, bonding the connector to the ferrule core. • Place the cable in an oven with the connector facing down. This prevents the epoxy from wicking down to the cable.

  8. Step 5: Cleave the end and Polish it • The final steps in fiber optic cable termination is cleaving the cable end to the right face. • There are 4 type of polished ends you can achieve in fiber optic cables • Flat polish • Physical Contact • Ultra Physical Contact • Angled Physical Contact • Use a polishing puck to achieve the right type of polished end. • All that remains is to test the cable and you are one cable down.

  9. (Image Source: Fiber Optic Tutorial)

  10. Contact Us FalconTech specializes in providing a large portfolio of leading brands for IT, voice, video, and data network cables and connectivity products. Business Details: Falcon Technologies, Inc. St. Louis Office and Showroom Location:2631 Metro Blvd. Maryland Heights, MO 63043 Business Hours: Office: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm CST Will Call / Receiving: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm CST https://falcontech.com/pages/pre-terminated-fiber-optic-cable-assemblies

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