AV Fiber Optic Connectors, Selection, and Terminations

Networked Audio

Presenter:
Ronald Ajemian, Owl Fiber Optics - Flushing, NY, USA; Institute of Audio Research - New York, NY, USA

Now that AV is rapidly increasing in its deployment of fiber optic technology, a need to better understand how fiber optic connectors can affect the signals in a AV system. This workshop is designed to introduce and educate the design engineer, technician, user or student how to select and terminate a fiber optic connector. Examples of popular fiber optic connector types will be discussed with a live or video demonstration on how to terminate a popular fiber optic connector. 
Discussion: 
• What is a fiber optic connector (FOC)? 
• Why use a FOC? 
• Which FOC is best for my application? 
• How easy is it to put/terminate a FOC together?