The machine polish used to deliver low reflectance for UPC and APC connectors is a spherical geometry which ensures the mating fibers cores align at the apex, or high point, of the polish. Different types of applications can withstand various degrees of reflective loss. Fiber Height indicates the relative position of the fiber core compared to the surrounding ferrule surface. Measuring end face parameters such as the radius of curvature, the during the polishing process provides both quality control and quality. The Telcordia GR-326 standard document sets forth the Telcordia view of the technical generic requirements for, and characteristics required of, connectors used for joining single-mode optical fibers, and for the jumper assemblies made using such connectors”. PC -the first way, means slightly oval shape which is perpendicular towards connection axis, and the other-APC, in which the ferrule's end face height and an apex of-fset.
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