How to connect the two ends of an optical fiber communication cable
Joining fiber optic cables is typically done through splicing, which can be mechanical or fusion. Mechanical splicing involves aligning the fiber ends and using a connector to hold them together, while fusion splicing uses heat to fuse the fiber ends, creating a continuous fiber. For network managers and technicians, a poor splice can lead to significant signal degradation, network downtime, and costly troubleshooting.
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