What Are Fiber Optic Pigtails and Their Types?
You might know of fiber patch cord which is a length of fiber cable that is fitted with SC, LC, ST, or MTRJ connectors at each end. But here we need to know what fiber optic pigtails are as they are quite different from fiber optic patch cords. This optical pigtail is a cable or fiber optic cable that ends with fiber connectors at one end and nothing like that on the other end. The connector is used for making a connection to the equipment or device whereas the uncovered fiber is melted with optical fiber. Moreover, fiber optic pigtails are frequently used to realize the connection between patch panels by being within a Central Office or Head End and OSP cable. Given below are some types of Fiber optics pigtails that you should know. Types of Fiber optics Pigtail SC Fiber Optic pigtail This type of fiber pigtail known as SC fiber optic pigtail is one of the most common pigtail types used in the cable installation process. The connector specified for this purpose here in the SC...