Which component of fiber-optic connector has a provision of entry for the fibre along with the fixation to connector housing?
coupling device
cable
ferrule
connector housing
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I think this i wrong sha....
The correct answer is:
C. ferrule
Explanation:
The ferrule is a key component of a fiber-optic connector. It is the part where the optical fiber is inserted and aligned. It provides:
A precise entry point for the fiber.
Fixation of the fiber to ensure it stays in place within the connector housing.
Accurate alignment to allow effective transmission of light between connectors.
So, the ferrule is the component that directly holds and secures the fiber inside the connector.
Ferrule (Option C): This is the most common "wrong" guess. The ferrule is the high-precision ceramic or plastic tip that holds the bare fiber for alignment. While it holds the fiber, it does not provide the "entry" for the cable, nor does it "fix" itself to the housing; rather, it is held by the coupling device.
I guess is cable...the thing is....The cable is attached to the connector body and acts as a point of entry for the fiber. Extra strength is provided by a strain-relief boot added over the junction between the cable and connector body....😌
The answer is ferrule not coupling device. coupling device helps to join two connectors together and it doesn't provide point of entry but ferrule fixes the optical fibre to the connecting casing, holds and align the optical fibre and provide entry point
