Family terminology
Fiber connector names and aliases
Identify the optical connector form first; fiber type, end-face polish, transceiver wavelength and link budget remain separate requirements.
9canonical connector forms
30alias entries
3documented shape labels
9engineering profiles
Canonical names and common aliases
| Canonical connector | Common names / abbreviations | Shape label | Engineering |
|---|---|---|---|
| LC fiber connector | LC · LC UPC · LC APC | optical | Engineering reference → |
| SC fiber connector | SC · SC UPC · SC APC | optical | Engineering reference → |
| ST fiber connector | Straight Tip · ST optical · bayonet fiber | optical | Engineering reference → |
| MPO multi-fiber connector | MPO · multi fiber push on · MPO polarity | optical | Engineering reference → |
| FC fiber connector | FC · FC-PC · threaded fiber connector | round | Engineering reference → |
| MT-RJ fiber connector | MT-RJ · MTRJ · duplex small form fiber | rectangular | Engineering reference → |
| opticalCON DUO 2-fiber connector system | opticalCON DUO · Neutrik opticalCON 2 · 2-fiber opticalCON · LC-Duplex rugged fiber | round | Engineering reference → |
| opticalCON QUAD 4-channel fiber connector system | opticalCON QUAD · Neutrik opticalCON 4 · 4-channel opticalCON · rugged fiber quad | round | Engineering reference → |
| opticalCON DUO SMPTE camera-link cable system | opticalCON DUO SMPTE · Neutrik SMPTE camera cable · DUO SMPTE · studio camera fiber hybrid | round | Engineering reference → |
Related comparison paths
LC versus SCIdentify the optical connector family; verify fiber and end-face polish independently.↗ST, SC and LC fiber formsIdentify exterior form only; no optical compatibility result.↗opticalCON DUO versus QUADDoes the fiber system specify opticalCON DUO or QUAD, and how many optical channels are documented? Connector-family identity is only the first layer; implementation-specific electrical and protocol requirements still need exact documentation.↗SMPTE 304M camera connector versus opticalCON DUO SMPTEDoes the camera link require the SMPTE 304M connector family or the distinct opticalCON DUO SMPTE system? Connector-family identity is only the first layer; implementation-specific electrical and protocol requirements still need exact documentation.↗FC vs ST fiber connectorsDistinguish the documented FC key/adapter arrangements from the ST bayonet example. A hybrid sleeve does not settle polish, fiber type or optical loss.↗
Common searches routed here
Fiber connector typesBrowse represented optical connector forms while keeping fiber type, polish, transceiver and link-budget questions separate.↗Can LC and SC fiber connect just because an adapter fits?Separate physical LC/SC mating from fiber type, polish, wavelength, transceiver and optical-budget requirements.↗FC vs ST: what should I check before connecting them?Separate connector coupling, ferrule construction and hybrid adapters from polish and optical-path requirements.↗Can I connect UPC and APC fiber connectors together?Do not confuse a hybrid patch cord or a non-contact test port with direct mating of unlike polished endfaces.↗How do I read a fiber patch-cable label?Separate connector ends, each end’s polish, fiber category, fiber count and path mapping before checking the equipment.↗Does a reversible LC uniboot prove the polarity of my link?Keep a named cable’s factory mapping, its change mechanism and the actual end-to-end duplex path separate.↗
Discovery is not a compatibility verdict.
These discovery surfaces route and reorganize facts already represented in the atlas. They do not add electrical ratings, universal pinouts, measured tolerances, exact-device support, wiring approval or an end-to-end compatibility result.