The Non-contact (NC) Optical Fiber Connector uses the same parts as an existing physical contact connector, but eliminates both the physical contact between fiber surfaces and the need for a beam-forming lens. This design results in lower insertion loss, better return loss, guaranteed random mating, and immunity from dust and dirt, Arrayed Fiberoptics says.
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