Splice-On Connector（MPO） for optical fiber cable Field-Termination in AI data center?

The demand for network capacity is accelerating dramatically as data traffic has proliferated. Hence, a great amount of optical fibers are deployed in the field in order to cope up with the requirements. Which inevitably exerts more work stress when polishing and terminating these massive fibers. Field-installable splice-on connectors, which can be terminated at the end of the cable in field by fusion splicing, can resolve this issue. This article will shed light on the functions and benefits of splice-on MPO connector, and explain why we should consider it seriously.

What Is Splice-On MPO Connector?

A splice-on MPO connector uses a ribbon fiber fusion splicer to permanently join a fiber stub inside the connector with a fiber cable. The splice is protected within the boot of the connector. Splice-on connector features a factory pre-polished ferrule that eliminates the need for polishing and adhesives so they can be crimped in the field. Splice-on connectors significantly enhance the effectiveness of the termination and installation, which allow for unsurpassed performance and flexibility in the field. Moreover, splice-on MPO connectors are easily assembled that requires minimal skill or training, and it presents the same high quality as the factory terminated one.

The field-installable splice-on MPO connector generally consists of 8 parts. In addition to stub, which is a ferrule with a short fiber, and heat shrinkable sleeve, all housing parts are almost the same design as the standard connector.

Why to Consider Splice-On Connector?