Fiber Connectors

The FC connector (Ferrule Connector / Fiber Channel, TIA-604-4 / FOCIS-4) is a heavy-duty optical connector designed by NTT. Utilizing a 2.5 mm ceramic ferrule inside a threaded round nickel-plated metal coupling nut, it provides extreme mechanical retention in high-vibration environments and optical test instrumentation.

The LC connector (Lucent Connector, TIA-604-10 / FOCIS-10) is a small form-factor (SFF) optical connector utilizing a 1.25 mm ceramic ferrule and an RJ45-style push-pull latching clip, widely used in enterprise datacenters and optical transceivers (SFP/SFP+/SFP28).

The MPO connector (Multi-fiber Push On, TIA-604-5 / FOCIS-5; US Conec MTP) is a high-density parallel optical connector utilizing a precision molded rectangular MT ferrule that houses 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, or 72 optical fibers in a single push-pull housing, standard for 40G, 100G, 400G, and 800G multi-lane transceivers.

The SC connector (Subscriber Connector / Standard Connector, TIA-604-3 / FOCIS-3) is a push-pull optical fiber connector developed by NTT. Utilizing a 2.5 mm ceramic ferrule and a square molded plastic body, it is a primary standard in telecommunications and FTTH GPON/EPON installations.

The ST connector (Straight Tip, TIA-604-2 / FOCIS-2) is a legacy fiber optic connector developed by AT&T Bell Laboratories. Featuring a 2.5 mm spring-loaded ceramic ferrule with a BNC-style twist-and-lock metal bayonet coupling, it remains common in industrial networks and campus multi-mode backbones.