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Understanding hybrid optic adapters Different types of fiber optic connectors and cable assemblies are used in various applications. Hybrid adapters eliminate the need to change connectors as they interconnect two different connector types such as SC-ST or FC-SC. Hybrid fiber optic adapters are available in different combinations such as SC-FC, SC-ST, and FC-ST and are generally available in plastic or metal housings. They can be singlemode or multimode and in simplex and duplex styles. Hybrid connectors are of two types: male to female and female to female hybrid fiber adapters. Male to female hybrid fiber adapter have a connector plug end, termed male and an adapter socket end, termed female. An example of male to female hybrid adapters is an adapter with ST male and FC female ends and an example for female to female adapters is ST male to ST female. Hybrid adapters are basically very short cable assemblies. Hybrid fiber optic adapters are advantageous over standard adapters where two different types of connectors or cable assemblies need to be connected. The use of high precision zirconia sleeves ensures reliable ferrule mating with low insertion loss and return loss. As these adapters have both a connector plug and an adapter socket, they fit in various configurations, thereby providing flexibility as well as reduction in size, making the system compact. Hybrid adapters are used in network environments incorporating different configurations and are used in metro networks, optical fiber test equipment, optical fiber sensors, and in telecom networks. Key features of hybrid adapters include compact design, accurate dimension, wear resistance, high repeatability, environmental stability and high performance. AproCables stocks all types of hybrid adapters. AproCables hybrid fiber optic adaptors are flanged and feature either plastic or metal housing. They all have zirconia sleeves.
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