Fiber Connectors: Why Size Matters
NSI’s field-installable fiber optic connectors provide the quick, easy and reliable termination of fiber optic cable – no epoxy, crimping, polishing or proprietary tools required.
Unlike other connectors which are marketed as “one size fits all” and experience signal variability on different cable formats, NSI’s fiber connectors are cable construction specific to ensure perfect ferrule alignment and best-in-class long-term reliability. Plus, our connectors allow re-termination up to five times and are tamper-resistant when used with an included connector reset jig.
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Why Size Matters with Fiber Connectors
Fast and reliable networks, AV over IP distribution, and point-to-point HD video extension requires a solid fiber optic connection with very low signal loss. Historically, this meant fusion splicing connections because the tolerances with mechanical (or field-installable) connectors could vary. LC connectors in particular have a very small 1.25mm ferrule size and any mis-alignment during installation will lead to intermittent performance and signal degradation over time.
NSI fiber optic connectors are specifically designed for different cable formats, ensuring proper alignment between the cable fiber strand and the connector optical lens. This not only improves initial signal performance, but it also ensures long-term stability through temperature fluctuations, handling and other sources of system stress.
Our fiber connectors are specific to connector style (LC, SC, ST or FC), fiber type (multimode or single mode), cable type (distribution or zip-cord) and polish (standard or angled).
NSI Fiber Connector Features
- LC, SC, FC & ST type connectors
- Pre-polished for UPC (standard) & APC (angled) connections
- Compatible with single mode & multimode cable
- Compatible with zip-cord & distribution cable
- Average termination time around two minutes
- Re-usable (five or less termination cycles recommended)
- Includes tamper-resistant locking jig
- No proprietary tools required
- No epoxy, crimping or polishing required
- Built-in verification window showing proper termination
- Self-centering alignment groove for inserting fiber strand
- Built-in button for one-click termination
- Up to 50% less expensive than other mechanical connectors
LC-style Fiber Connection Options
| Part Number | Fiber Type | Cable Type | Polish | Color |
| SM9-LC | Single Mode (OS1, OS2) | Distribution (250µm, 900µm) | UPC (standard) | Blue |
| SM9-LCA | Single Mode (OS1, OS2) | Distribution (250µm, 900µm) | APC (angled) | Green |
| SM2-LC | Single Mode (OS1, OS2) | Zip-cord (2.0mm) | UPC (standard) | Blue |
| SM2-LCA | Single Mode (OS1, OS2) | Zip-cord (2.0mm) | APC (angled) | Green |
| MM9-LC | Multimode (OM2, OM3, OM4) | Distribution (250µm, 900µm) | UPC (standard) | Aqua |
| MM2-LC | Multimode (OM2, OM3, OM4) | Zip-cord (2.0mm) | UPC (standard) | Aqua |
| M19-LC | Multimode (OM1) | Distribution (250µm, 900µm) | UPC (standard) | Beige |
SC-style Fiber Connection Options
| Part Number | Fiber Type | Cable Type | Polish | Color |
| SMU-SC | Single Mode (OS1, OS2) | Distribution & Zip-Cord (250µm, 900µm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm) | UPC (standard) | Blue |
| SMU-SCA | Single Mode (OS1, OS2) | Distribution & Zip-Cord (250µm, 900µm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm) | APC (angled) | Green |
| MMU-SC | Multimode (OM2, OM3, OM4) | Distribution & Zip-Cord (250µm, 900µm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm) | UPC (standard) | Aqua |
| M1U-SC | Multimode (OM1) | Distribution & Zip-Cord (250µm, 900µm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm) | UPC (standard) | Beige |
ST-style Fiber Connection Options
| Part Number | Fiber Type | Cable Type | Polish | Color |
| SM9-ST | Single Mode (OS1, OS2) | Distribution (250µm, 900µm) | UPC (standard) | Blue |
| SM2-ST | Single Mode (OS1, OS2) | Zip-cord (2.0mm) | UPC (standard) | Blue |
| MM9-ST | Multimode (OM2, OM3, OM4) | Distribution (250µm, 900µm) | UPC (standard) | Aqua |
| MM2-ST | Multimode (OM2, OM3, OM4) | Zip-cord (2.0mm) | UPC (standard) | Aqua |
FC-style Fiber Connection Options
| Part Number | Fiber Type | Cable Type | Polish | Color |
| SMU-FC | Single Mode (OS1, OS2) | Distribution & Zip-Cord (250µm, 900µm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm) | UPC (standard) | Blue |
| SMU-FCA | Single Mode (OS1, OS2) | Distribution & Zip-Cord (250µm, 900µm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm) | APC (angled) | Green |
| MMU-FC | Multimode (OM2, OM3, OM4) | Distribution & Zip-Cord (250µm, 900µm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm) | UPC (standard) | Aqua |