Fiber Optics Splicing and Termination Part 1

Examine theory of fiber optics: core, cladding, and coating—and why fiber offers high bandwidth, low noise, and security. Review advantages, drawbacks, attenuation, dispersion, and testing for single- and multimode fibers.

Explore fiber optic connectors, focusing on subscriber SC connectors, as you learn to terminate and connect them, with attention to LC, FC, and push-on styles.

Explore essential tools for fiber optic splicing and termination, including fabricators, strippers, cleavers, and handheld or visual microscopes, and learn to remove jackets and inner tubing and inspect connector surfaces.

Explore the solvents used in fiber optics splicing, including Loctite 7649 activator primer, Loctite 680 bonding agent, and soft alcohol cleaning solvent, with step-by-step application on glass and connector surfaces.

Learn the sequence and techniques for polishing fiber optics, from yellow air polishing to green and white papers with a figure eight pattern, using a pack and careful pressure.

Identify essential fiber optic cleaning tools, including Kim wipes for surface and glass cleaning, one-click dust removal, push-to-clean connectors, and a cleaning box for more than 500 connectors.

Learn the fiber optic color code and how to position strands in their correct order for splicing and testing, including jacket color conventions for different strand configurations.

Learn the essential fiber optic splicing steps, including preparing components, cleaning and exposing fiber ends, applying adhesive, inserting into connectors, and performing ordered tests to ensure a successful termination.

Prepare the fiber enclosure by organizing the shelf, placing the fiber, and installing the enclosure into the cabinet.

Insert fiber strands into the funnel kit with careful jacket stripping and precise positioning of each strand, using the stripper tool and checking alignment to prevent rework.

Learn how to put on connector boots and attach connector boards in fiber optics splicing and termination; this simple guide shows completing these steps before exposing the glass.

Learn how to splice the glass by removing the jacket to expose the fiber, clean the exposed surface with alcohol, and insert it into the connector.

Apply Loctite 680 bonding solution into the connector and smear Loctite 7649 on the glass, using minimal amounts to prevent the solution from setting before inserting the glass.

Learn how to insert straight glass into a connector using loctite bonding agents, while handling the glass carefully and trimming excess to avoid breakage.

Master fiber optic cleaving by rotating the connector on all four sides, using a scribe to cleanly split the glass, avoiding breaks for a precise finish.

Learn how to air polish a fiber optic connector by removing excess glass. Rotate the connector on all four sides to protect the surface and prevent cracks.

Master polishing fiber optic connectors with green and white pastes, using a figure-eight motion on a dust-free surface while rotating the connector on all four sides for a fine finish.