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News Release from: Tyco Electronics UK | Subject: LightCrimp Plus
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 13 September 2004
Speedy connections for fibre optics
LightCrimp Plus connectors offer ST and AMP SC connector versions that require no polishing and no curing - just strip, cleave and crimp.
LightCrimp Plus connectors offer ST and AMP SC connector versions that require no polishing and no curing - just strip, cleave and crimp Delivering easy and quick fibre termination, the connectors meet TIA/EIA, IEC, CECC and EN specifications and operate in temperatures ranging from -10 to +60C
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 7 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Termination and upgrade kits for LightCrimp Plus connectors as well as a wide range of individual tools are on offer.
The connectors also feature a metal body, which delivers robust and stable performance over time.
Further, LightCrimp Plus connectors also offer additional benefits over other pre-polished connectors in that it retains the same profile as a standard epoxy connector.
LightCrimp epoxyless connectors require no epoxy or adhesives, just crimp on the fibre and polish, providing typical termination times of two minutes.
The connectors are available in ST style for single or multimode fibres and SC simplex for multimode fibres.
Key benefits offered by LightCrimp epoxyless connectors include shorter assembly time, reduced polishing requirements, lower installed cost, no need for a curing oven or power supply, secure and repeatable mating and consistent performance over a wide range of temperatures.
A range of ST-Style, AMP SC and combo ST and AMP SC connector kits are available.
Typical applications range from marine, naval, military and industrial through to networking and telecommunications.
LightCrimp connectors offer these industries easy installation without any compromise in performance, robustness or quality of the connection.
Key to the performance of these connectors is their unique design featuring a gel between the two fibre points that ensures automatic alignment of the two fibres. Request a free brochure from Tyco Electronics UK ...
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