A fiber optic connector is a device that permits the coupling/decoupling of two optical fibers. Designing a device that allows for repeated fiber coupling without significant loss of light is difficult. Fiber optic connectors must maintain fiber alignment and provide repeatable loss measurements during numerous connections and provide protection from the elements.

The amount of loss between the two connectors in a coupled link is called the insertion loss. The amount of light reflected back by the coupling devices is called reflected loss. There are numerous industry standards for how much loss is acceptable by connector, the type of fiber used, and by the wavelength operating on the connector.

COTSWORKS does not manufacture connectors themselves. We terminate fiber optic cables and provide test equipment for our customers to verify the correct operating parameters of the cable in the field.