Lecture 5: Fiber Optic Connectors

This video, from the Laser and Fiber Optics Regional Center, is the fifth lecture in a series of seven on fiber optics. Narrated by Dr. Mo Hasanovic, Professor of Electronics Engineering Technology at Indian River State College, this lecture covers topics related to fiber optic connectors. Upon completion of this lecture students will be able to:

• Describe requirements toward fiber optic connectors.
• List the types of fiber optic connectors.
• Discuss fundamental elements of a fiber optic connector.
• Detail the procedure for terminating a fiber optic connecter on an optical fiber.
• Understand the inspection and cleaning process. 

Topics covered include: Fiber Optic Connections, Fiber Optic Connector Requirements, Fiber Optic Connector Styles, Fiber Optic Connector Purpose, Connector End Finish, and more. The video runs 55:44 minutes in length and the other lectures in the series are available to view separately.