Fiber Optic Pigtails: Types, Specifications, And Applications Explained

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The connection of fiber optic cables to the system is critical to the network’s success. If done correctly, optical signals would travel across the link with minimal attenuation and return loss. In 99% of single-mode applications, fiber optic pigtails provide the best solution to connect optical fibers. This post provides some basic information on fiber optic pigtails, such as pigtail connector types and fiber pigtail classes.


Fiber Pigtail Specifications


A fiber optic pigtail is a fiber optic cable that has one end terminated with a factory-installed connection while leaving the other end unterminated. As a result, the connector side can be connected to equipment, while the other side is melted with optical fiber cables. Pigtail patch cords are used to terminate fiber optic cables using fusion or mechanical splicing. High-quality pigtail cables, combined with proper fusion splicing methods, provide the highest performance for fiber optic cable terminations. Fiber optic pigtails are commonly found in fiber optic management equipment such as the ODF, fiber terminal box, and distribution box.
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Fiber Optic Pigtail Types


Fiber optic bunches come in a variety of types: Pigtail connectors are classified into three types: LC fiber optic pigtails, SC fiber pigtails, and ST fiber pigtails. There are two types of fiber optic pigtails: single-mode and multimode. In terms of fiber count, there are 6 and 12 fiber optic bunches available on the market.


By Fiber Type


There are two types of Pigtail Fiber: single-mode (coloured yellow) and multimode fiber. Multimode fiber optic pigtails are made up of 62.5/125 micron or 50/125 micron bulk multimode fiber cables that are terminated with multimode fiber optic connectors on one end. The jacket colour of 10G OM3 and OM4 fiber optic bunches is typically turquoise. Single-mode fiber pigtail cables employ 9/125 micron single-mode fiber cable and terminate with single-mode fiber connectors on one end.


By Connector Type


There are several varieties of pigtail cable connectors that terminate at the end, including LC fiber pigtails, SC fiber pigtails, ST fiber pigtails, FC fiber pigtails, MT-RJ fiber pigtails, E2000 fiber pigtails, and others. With distinct architectures and appearances, each has advantages in a variety of applications and systems. Let’s look at some often utilised ones.


SC fiber pigtail: The SC fiber pigtail cable connector is a non-optical disconnects connector with a 2.5mm pre-radius zirconia or stainless alloy ferrule.


FC Fiber Pigtail: FC fiber pigtails take advantage of the metallic body of FC optical connectors, which have a screw-type structure and high-accuracy ceramic ferrules. FC pigtail patch cords and similar components are widely used in various applications.


ST Fiber Pigtail: The ST pigtail connector is the most commonly used for multimode fiber optic LAN applications. It has a long 2.5mm ferrule composed of ceramic (zirconia), stainless steel, or plastic. As a result, SC Fiber Pigtail is widely used in telecommunications, industrial, medical, and sensor applications.


Conclusion


Fiber optic pigtails are primarily used to splice the fiber so that it can be attached to the patch panel or equipment. They also give a viable and dependable solution for simplified fiber termination, which dramatically reduces operating time and labour costs.

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