Stripping: One strips the fiber, i., removes the coating over some length of e. The actually required strip length may be specified by the supplier of a fusion splicer or fiber connectors to be applied. In this guide, we cover the basics of fiber optic splicing, how to perform splicing using two different methods, and finally some best practices to perform good fiber splicing. What is Fiber Optic Splicing and Why is it Needed? – #1. For network managers and technicians, a poor splice can lead to significant signal degradation, network downtime, and costly troubleshooting. Fusion splicing is the most widely used method of splicing as it provides for the lowest loss and least reflectance, as well as providing the strongest and most reliable joint between two fibers.
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