Manual

 Fiber-to-the-Antenna (FTTA) Installation and Maintenance Testing
Connectors
Fiber connectors enable fiber-to-fiber mating by aligning the two optical fibers. Fiber connectors come in
various types and have different characteristics for use in different applications. The main components of a fiber
connector are detailed in the following figures:
Fiber
Fiber cord
Connector boot
Ferrule
Body
Body
Ferrule
Cladding
Core
Fiber optic connector components and endface (LCPC example)