There are several methods for connecting fiber optic cables:
1.Plug-in Connector: Plug-in connector is a commonly used, easy to install and remove the connector, which can directly insert the fiber optic cable into the connector, without the need for optical fiber fusion splicing. Plug-in connectors are mainly FC, SC, ST, LC and other types.
2.Mechanical Splice Connector: Mechanical connector is a mechanical means of connecting two optical fibers together in the connector. Mechanical connectors have the advantage of small connection loss, suitable for temporary maintenance of fiber optic cables and other occasions.
3. Fusion Splice Connector: Fusion Splice Connector is a kind of connector that connects two optical fibers by fusing them together. Its connection loss is minimized, high reliability, usually used for long-distance optical communication and network construction.
4. Direct Fusion Splicing: Direct Fusion Splicing is a connection method to fuse two optical fibers together directly, it does not need a connector, the connection loss is minimal, the highest reliability, usually used for long-distance transmission of fiber optic cables and network backbone construction.
The above connection methods have their own advantages and disadvantages, in specific applications need to be based on the actual situation to choose the appropriate connection method.
