TheThor F-PLC-1X4-ST/PC 1x4 Singlemode Fiber optical splitter is a passive optical device that can split, or separate, an incident light beam into several light beams at a certain ratio.
There are four types of fiber optic connectors that are widely used for terminating single fibers. They are LC, SC, ST and FC connectors. The Thor Fiber F-PLC-1X4-ST/PC LC connector has a 1.25mm ceramic ferrule which is only half the size of other connectors. It's a snap-in connector usually used for high-density applications. SC connector uses a 2.5mm ceramic ferrule and also features a snap-in connection for quick cable patching. Different from other connectors, ST connector uses a bayonet twist-lock connection with 2.5mm ferrule. Moreover, FC is a screw type connector with 2.5mm ferrule but is becoming less popular than LC and SC connectors. This fiber optic splitter/fiber coupler provides Highest Quality Signal
Connector Polish Styles
When terminating the optic fiber with connector, you should also decide the polish type if the connector is not polished in advance. Generally, connector end face will be polished to minimize back reflection of light. Using the mated polish styles, light can propagate through connectors with lower fiber loss. There are four types of polish styles - flat, PC, UPC and APC polishes. Among them, UPC and APC types are more popular in the industry. The major difference between UPC and APC connectors is that the APC type is polished at an 8-degree angle while UPC has no angle, but they are both slightly curved for better core alignment. As for the color, UPC connector is usually blue and APC connector is green. Our Fiber Splitter provides Highest Quality Data transfer available.