We all understand the fiber optic pigtail has a interface, its connecting the optical fiber and the optical fiber coupler of a similar half of the patch connector, it comprises a patch connector and a fiber. They are different of pigtail and patch cable, the patch cable has a variety of different interfaces and require different coupler, the patch cable can divied into two to be used as a pigtail.

There are many kinds of fiber optic pigtail

1.According to the transfer mode, it can be divied into Single-mode (sheath color is generally yellow) and Multi-mode (jacket color is generally orange), of course, there will be other colors, but most of this color.

2.According to the connector, there are SC, LC, FC connector is more commonly used, such as ST, MTRI, MU with a small range. The SC fiber optic pigtail connectors are compliant to IEC, TIA/EIA, NTT and JIS specifications. It is with one piece construction and pulls proof design. SC is low cost but high performance, which makes it one of the most popular cables.

The LC fiber optic pigtail connectors feature the RJ-45 style interface with low insertion loss and low back reflection; it is with high precision alignment and is widely used all over the world. It is with zirconia ceramic ferrule. The same time, the LC pigtail switch can be connected directly, without a coupler, When pigtail Connect one end of the cable, if you need to protect should be used in terminal box, and the terminal box the best selection out pigtails box directly.

The FC fiber optic pigtail connector is compliant to IEC, TIA/EIA, NTT and JIS specifications. The FC connector is with PC, UPC, APC versions. Both single mode and multimode versions come with a zirconia ceramic ferrule.

The ST fiber optic pigtail connector is with metal outer body and with a long spring loaded ferrule hold the optical fiber. ST Cable can be 9/125 single mode or 50/125 multimode or 62.5/125 multimode. ST fiber pigtails connector ferrule interface can be PC, UPC or APC.

The MU fiber optic pigtail connector is NTT and JIS compliant. It is with tunable zirconia connector ferrule and features the small size, optical and mechanism performance is similar as the SC. This pigtail has zirconia ceramic ferrule.

The MTRJ fiber optic pigtail cable end is made of a duplex precision molded MT feruled connector. The MTRJ is with duplex plastic ferrule and compliant to TIA/EIA 568-A. MTRJ is a plastic ferrule connector pigtail.

3. According to the end face type, it can be divided into UPC and APC.

Typical applications of fiber pigtail is to link the fiber optic cable with fiber optic equipment, the fiber optic pigtail with connector side is used to link the equipment, while the other side of the pigtail is melted together with the fiber cable, by melting together the fiber glasses, it can reach a minimum insertion loss. Common types of fiber optic pigtails are usually with 0.9mm fiber cable diameter, and usually installed inside ODF unit. most commonly used types are SC fiber optic pigtail, ST fiber optic pigtail,FC fiber optic pigail, LC fiber optic pigtail ,MT-RJ fiber optic pigtail,SC/APC fiber optic pigtail, FC/APC fiber optic pigtail and E2000 fiber optic pigtail.

As the leading fiber optic products manufacturer, Ingellen also offer the waterproof fiber optic pigtail, they are produced strictly according to IEC standards, the products feature low insertion loss, high return loss, good interchangeability and repeat push-pull performance, which make them easy to use. The waterproof fiber optic pigtails are with strong jacket and waterproof sealed head connectors; they can be used in harsh environment, all of which are with best prices and guaranteed qualities.