Connector Types
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Ethernet Media
The key guide channels of the male ST connector allow the ST connector to only
be connected to a female ST connector in the proper alignment. The alignment
keys of the female ST connector ensure the proper rotation of the connector and,
at the end of the channel, lock the male ST connector into place at the correct
attitude. An integral spring helps to keep the ST connectors from being crushed
together, damaging the fiber optic cables. For a complete discussion of connecting
and disconnecting ST connectors, refer to Chapter 14, Connecting and
Terminating
.
SC Connector
The SC connector is a gendered connector that is recommended for use in Fast
Ethernet networks that incorporate multimode fiber optics adhering to the
100BASE-FX specification. It consists of two plastic housings, the outer and inner.
The inner housing fits loosely into the outer, and slides back and forth with a
travel of approximately 2 mm (0.08 in).
The inner housing ends in two floating ferrules, which are very similar to the
floating ferrules used in the FDDI MIC connector. The 100BASE-FX specification
requires very precise alignment of the fiber optic strands in order to make an
acceptable connection. In order to accomplish this, SC connectors and ports each
incorporate “floating” ferrules that make the final connection between fibers.
These floating ferrules are held in place relatively loosely. This arrangement
allows the ferrules to move slightly when making a connection. This small
amount of movement manages to accommodate the subtle differences in
construction found from connector to connector and from port to port.
The sides of the outer housing are open, allowing the inner housing to act as a
latching mechanism when the connector is inserted properly in an SC port.
Figure 4-21. Fast Ethernet SC Connector
Sliding Latch
"Floating" Ferrules
Guide Keys
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