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A Epoxy-style connectors have certain advantages. For one thing, the adhesive used in such connectors attaches the fiber permanently to the ferrule. This prevents "pistoning" or movement of the fiber in and out of the endface due to tugging or temperature changes. Also, epoxy-style connect...

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Published inFiberoptic Product News Vol. 18; no. 8; p. 3
Main Author Bruno, John C
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier, Inc 01.08.2003
Subjects
Adhesives
Communications equipment
Fiber optic communications
Repair & maintenance
Technological planning
Trouble shooting
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Summary:A Epoxy-style connectors have certain advantages. For one thing, the adhesive used in such connectors attaches the fiber permanently to the ferrule. This prevents "pistoning" or movement of the fiber in and out of the endface due to tugging or temperature changes. Also, epoxy-style connectors have low loss and don't require the use of matching gel which can deteriorate over time.
ISSN:1552-5511