AUGUST 21, 2008 -- Senko Advanced Components (search for Senko) today introduced its XP Fit Plus Field Assembly Connector, designed to reduce time-consuming field installation.

The XP Fit Plus is a pre-polished, pre-assembled connector compatible with the standard SC connector. In place of epoxy, an internal mechanical grip gently but effectively holds the fiber in place and can be installed in under two minutes, say company representatives. Without polishing or adhesives, the XP Fit Plus makes on site installations quick and easy, diminishing the need for epoxy curing and hand polishing at the work site, they note. 

The XP Fit Plus comes with an assembly jig and fiber holder for 900-micron tight buffered fiber, making for an accurate alignment and fiber cleave when terminating the connector. Following the guides on the assembly jig and fiber holder, assembly is effortless, says the company. Once the fiber is pushed into the connector and a click is heard, the job is complete and the connector is ready for use in CATV, telecommunications networks, multimedia, and some FTTX applications.  

SENKO also sells a complete tool set that includes everything needed on site to use and install the XP Fit Plus Field Assembly Connector. The tool kit QST-02 includes a cleaver tool, fiber stripper, and cleaning materials.