Expanded Beam Fiber Optic Connectors: Their Working and Significance in Mission-critical Applications Analyzed
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Expanded Beam Fiber Optic Connectors: Their Working and Significance in Mission-critical Applications Analyzed
The expanded beam fiber optic connectors are a type of contactless fiber optic connectors. In harsh environments, the application of extended beam connectors is of great importance. This white paper discusses the overview of conventional physical contact connectors and why the conventional connectors are not efficient for operations exposed to high temperature, pressure, dirt, etc. Further, the concept of an expanded beam in fiber optics is discussed followed by an introduction to the expanded beam connectors. Working, advantages, and industrial significance of extended beam connectors in fiber-based networks in harsh environments are discussed in this white paper.