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Connectors speed fibre-optic termination

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Oct 28, 2004

The new AMP Netconnect LightCrimp Plus LC fibre-optic connectors are no-epoxy/no-polish connectors which feature a factory-polished ferrule, enabling installers to terminate fibre in three easy steps.

The new AMP Netconnect LightCrimp Plus LC fibre-optic connectors from Tyco Electronics are no-epoxy/no-polish connectors which feature a factory-polished ferrule, enabling installers to terminate fibre in three easy steps: stripping the cable, cleaving the fibre and crimping the connector.

These new additions to the AMP Netconnect LightCrimp Plus family of connectors are ideal for direct termination in premises applications, such as at patch panels and wall outlets, and in trunk cabling for either backbone or horizontal cabling.

"The introduction of the AMP Netconnect LightCrimp Plus LC connectors completes the entire family of LightCrimp Plus connector products", says Eddie Boyce, UK Product Marketing Manager for Tyco Electronics AMP Netconnect Solutions Division.

The increasing popularity of multimode and single-mode small-form-factor connectors has emphasised the advantages of offering MT-RJ and LC connectors and related products in addition to the SC and ST-style connector products.

The addition of the prepolished, single-mode and multimode LightCrimp Plus LC connectors eliminates the need for manual polishing of LC ferrules and makes LC termination and installation faster for the installer.

Like the AMP Netconnect LightCrimp Plus SC and ST-style connectors, the LC design uses simple and reliable Tyco Electronics crimping technology, eliminating the need for epoxy, curing ovens, heat or power to achieve a high-quality connection.

"Because the installation procedure for all LightCrimp Plus products is the same", says Boyce.

"We expect installers to quickly add the LC connectors to their choices for terminations in optical fibre networks".

AMP Netconnect LightCrimp Plus connectors deliver robust and stable performance over long periods, meet the relevant TIA/EIA, IEC, CECC and EN standards, and can withstand temperatures ranging from -10 to +60C.

Tyco Electronics offers a full range of upgrade termination kits for existing LightCrimp connector users and adaptive tool kits for owners of tool kits sold by other manufacturers for use with their prepolished connectors.

To minimise the installation training required, a complete instructional CD-ROM is provided with every tool kit.