Optical Fiber Pigtails are single fiber cables pre-assembled with a connector at one end. They are typically used to terminate primary coated fiber to optical equipment. The Pigtail is constructed of 9.3/125 Single Mode and 62.5/125 or 50/125 OM3 Multi Mode fibers. Individual fibers are protected in a tight buffer, housed within an LSZH outer jacket. Pigtail cables are buffered to 0.9 mm. Fiber optical pigtails are recommended or sometimes required when there is a need to make a transition from thin buffered fibers (250¨C900 ¦Ìm), typical for distribution cables and not suitable for direct optical fiber connector termination, to crossconnection or equipment connection points. Pigtails mechanically or fusion connected to the distribution cable fibers simplify cabling system installation and servicing significantly.

There are several connectors of optical fiber pigtails are available, the LC, SC, MT-RJ and ST cords, as simplex or duplex cords, as well as with different connector at each end. The ST connector has been the main stay of optical fiber connectors for many years. It can be found in almost every communications room world wide, but used mainly in data communications systems. The simple to use bayonet locking mechanism reduces the risks of accidental disconnection of fiber connections. The ST connector is precision made and manufactured to demanding specifications. The combination of a ceramic ferrule with precision metal housing provides consistent long-term mechanical and optical performance. ST Singlemode Pigtails are connectorized on one end of buffered fiber used primarily to splice outside plant cables, and they are used in telecommunications, industry, medical and sensor fields.

ST Fiber Optic Pigtail applications
Telecommunications, CATV, LAN, MAN, WAN, Test & Measurement,Industry, Medical
ST Fiber Optic Pigtail standards
IEC 61 754-2 “Fiber optic connector interfaces – Type -BFOC/2.5 connector family” CECC 86 120 “Selectional specification – connector sets for ptical fibers and cables – Type – BFOC/2.5″

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