Remateable connections are made possible by Fiber Connectors.  Fiber Connectors are therefore generally used where fexibility is needed at termination points when an optical signal is routed.

Examples would include connections from receivers to equipment pigtails, or normal termination, or when re-configuring systems. Remateable connections make it easy to meet changing customer requirements by simplifying system reconfigurations.

Polish and Epoxy Connectors

Polish and Epoxy style connectors were originally used for termination and these are still being installed extensively. These connectors offer a wide range of choices including SC, ST, LC, FC, SMA, D4, MT-RJ and MU. Some of their advantages are listed below:

Sturdiness — Ability to endure higher levels of environmental and mechanical stress
Cable size — Can be used for cables of varying diameters, from big to small
Numerous Connectors — Can handle single and multiple cables (up to 24) in a single connector
Polish and No-Epoxy or Pre-Loaded Epoxy Connectors

The main advantage of these connectors is that they are easy to install. This translates to lower skill levels needed to handle them. These connectors can be divided into two types:

Connectors without epoxy
Connectors with preloaded epoxy
The fiber is stabilized by an internal crimp mechanism and these connectors are available in SC, ST and FC styles.

No-Polish and No-Epoxy

Simple design and low cost are the hallmarks of these connectors. As a result, training and installation costs are greatly reduced, while fast restorations are enabled.

They are available in SC, ST, LC, FC and MT-RJ connector styles.

Numerous connectors, both standard and proprietary, are used in the field of telecommunication equipment, data lines, television and cable, and other industrial fields. The connectors described in this text are the ones that have been used most extensively in the past, and many are still being used to this day. Various connectors that could potentially have a big influence in the future are also discussed.

Some of the common connector types are listed below:

Bionic Connector
Standard Connector (SC)
Ferrule Core Connector (FC)
ST Connector (ST)
SMA Connector
Lucent Connector (LC)
Plastic Fiber Optic Cable Connectors
Enterprise Systems Connection Connector (ESCON)
Fiber Distributed Data Interface Connector (FDDI)
Opti-Jack Connector
LX-5 Connector
Volition Connector
MT-RJ Connector
MU Connector
MT Connector
E2000 Connector