1. Optical cable: the optical cable is installed on the connector body. Its function is the input point of optical fiber. In general, a strain relief protective cover is installed on the joint between the optical cable and the connector body, which can provide additional strength for the joint.
2. Pin: The optical fiber is installed in a long thin wall cylinder, and the pin acts as the optical fiber alignment mechanism. The pin is drilled in the middle, and its diameter is slightly larger than that of the optical fiber cladding. The end of the fiber is located at the end of the pin. Generally, pins are made of metal or pottery, but they may also be plastic.
3. Connecting device: most optical fiber connectors do not use the male female structure commonly used in electronic connection. The structure adopted is a positioning sleeve for the mating connector. Similar devices can be installed on fiber optic transmitters and receivers, which can be paired using a connector. These devices are also known as through bulkhead adapters.
4. Connector body: also known as connector housing, the connector body accommodates pins. Generally, the connector body is made of metal or plastic, including one or more pieces of assembly, which can keep the optical fiber in proper position. The specific details of these connector body assemblies vary with the model of connector, but welding and/or flanging are usually used to install the reinforcing member and optical cable sheath on the connector body. The contact pin extends over the connector body and is clamped into the combination device.
