JDS Uniphase FBP Series - Fiber Optic Connectors; Single Fiber Connectors

5BOEING 787: FIBER INSPECTION AND CLEANING
Also called simplex connectors, these types contain a
single ber located in the center of a ceramic zirconia
ferrule. The alignment of the mated connectors/bers
is achieved inside a ceramic or bronze mating sleeve
within the bulkhead adapter.
FIBER OPTIC CONNECTORS
Body
Houses the ferrule that secures the ber in place;
utilizes a latch and key mechanism that aligns the
ber and prevents the rotation of ferrules of two
mated connectors.
Ferrule
Thin cylinder where the ber is mounted that acts as the ber alignment mechanism; the end of the ber is
located at the end of the ferrule.
Fiber
Cladding
Glass layer surrounding the core that prevents the signal in the core from escaping.
Core
The critical center layer of the ber; the conduit that light passes through.
Fiber Connection
(Simplex)
Physical Contact
Fiber Ferrule Alignment Sleeve
Body
Cladding
Core
Ferrule
LC Connector
SINGLE FIBER CONNECTORS