The FOA Reference For Fiber Optics
Multimode fibers are relatively easy to terminate, so field termination is generally done by installing connectors directly on tight buffered fibers using the procedures outlined below.
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FIBER OPTIC CABLE TERMINATION
Once the coated fiber is exposed, remove the protective coatings to start the actual fiber splicing. Most coated fibers can be stripped using mechanical or chemical methods.
Terminating Fiber With Splice-On Connectors
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