pigtail fiber patch cord

pigtail fiber patch cord  is typically a fiber optic cable with one end factory pre-terminated fiber connector and the other exposed fiber. It is usually suitable for field termination using a mechanical or fusion splicer. Compared with quick termination or epoxy and polish connections placed on the field site, the pre-terminated connectors provide time-saving, superior performance, and reliability.
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Key features

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• Single-sided termination: A pigtail has a pre-installed connector on one end, but the other end is a loose, bare fiber core ready for splicing.

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• Fusion splicing: The bare fiber end is designed to be fused to an existing optical cable through a process called fusion splicing. 

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• Shorter length: Pigtails are typically shorter than standard patch cords and are used for short-distance connections within equipment.

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• Protection: They often have a partial outer jacket that can be removed to fit more neatly inside equipment, allowing for a tighter bend radius and less space.

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• Variety: Pigtails are available in both single-mode and multimode fiber types, and various connector types (like LC, SC, or ST), polish types (PC, UPC, APC), and jacket options (including armored for harsh environments). 

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pigtail fiber patch cord Typical use case

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• A long fiber optic cable is brought into a terminal box or distribution frame.

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• The bare end of the long cable is spliced to a fiber optic pigtail.

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• The pigtail’s connector end is then plugged into an active optical device, such as a transceiver or a patch panel, to complete the connection

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