
Fiber Optic Accessories

Fiber optic accessories are specially designed products that aid in the connectivity, termination, and maintenance of fiber optic cable systems. Common accessories include fiber optic connectors, patch panels, and strain relief solutions.
Fiber optic connectors like SC, LC, and simplex types are key accessories that provide secure and efficient termination points for fiber cables. They come in variants that are suitable for both single mode and multimode fibers. These connectors ensure that the light signals are properly aligned for optimal data transmission. The LC connector is particularly compact and has become standard in many applications.
Patch panels act as an interface between multiple fiber cables, helping to organize and route them effectively. These are often used in data centers and other locations where large numbers of fibers are in use.
Strain relief accessories are designed to protect the delicate fibers from damage due to bending, pulling, or twisting. They are an essential element in any fiber optic installation to maintain the integrity of the cables.
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For those looking to create custom solutions, kits that contain an assortment of fiber optic accessories are available. These usually include a variety of connectors, adapters, and tools necessary for fiber optic installation and maintenance.
FAQs
Which two fiber optic connectors are the most common?
The two most common fiber optic connectors are the SC (Subscriber Connector or Square Connector) and LC (Lucent Connector). These connectors are widely used in various fiber optic applications due to their reliability and ease of use.
What line of accessories can be used with multimode cables?
A comprehensive line of accessories is available to support the installation and operation of multimode cables. These may include: patch panels, adapters, cable management, tools, power meters and strain relief.
Industrial Wire Types: Part 2
Twisted Pair Wire
Twisted pair wire is most commonly seen in scenarios where data is being transfer to and from certain locations. It uses two separate conductors, twisted together, for a single circuit. The two conductors are twisted together to reduce electromagnetic interference or “cross talk” between the two wires. It is common to use twisted pairs in place of a coax cable for data transfer. Coax can be fairly expensive and can be more difficult to run whereas twisted wire is not as thick or rigid and can easily be maneuvered in tough to reach locations. Twisted wire will always come in pairs, but there are no limits to how many pairs can be included in a single cable. For instance, CAT5 or CAT6 cable, which is commonly used in home and office networks, uses twisted pair wire. This type of cable has four different pairs of communication lines.
Shielded Wire
Shielded wire is different from regular wire insulation in that it is made of a conductive material. This conductive material includes, braided strands of copper (or other types of metal), non-braided aluminum and copper tape. The purpose of this shielding is to protect the signal passing through the wire from any outside interference. Unlike twisted cable, which is trying to eliminate interference among wire being used in the same circuit, shielded wire needs protection from outside interference and from other electrical circuits in the area.
Tray Cable
Tray Cable is a factory assembly of two or more insulated conductors, with or without associated bare or covered grounding conductors under a nonmetallic sheath, for installation in cable trays, in raceways, or where supported by a messenger wire. It is common to see tray cable that has many different conductors that can be used for control wiring, instrumentation and signal wiring as well as many other applications. Tray cable is often rated for use in direct sunlight applications, as well as direct burial applications. Because of the potential weight of tray cable when suspended, it will need to be supported properly to avoid hazardous environments.