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Quest Technology proudly announces its new line of epoxyless field-terminated fiber optic connectors. This line of mechanical connectors and splices in which the fiber is firmly secured at both ends of the terminated device utilizes a patented innovation called Impact Mount™ Technology. Quest’s LightStar Technology eliminates epoxy and offers additional advantages such as miniaturization and superior performance even at high temperatures. It provides a viable and effective alternative for fiber terminations. This innovative and efficient product line is only available exclusively through Quest Technology.
Impact Mount Technology is a radial compression fit of a ductile metal around a cylindrical glass surface. The need to metallize optical fiber is obviated by Impact Mount Technology (IMT). IMT is a unique patented design that assures reliable terminations time after time by securing the glass fiber within the metal ferrule. The figure below illustrates a single fiber ferrule IMT process. Attachment of metal ferrules to the fiber(s) occurs in one fast mechanical action. This action, called the impact, occurs between the stripped fiber and ferrule, using a precision impact mount die. The Impact Mount connectors/ferrules are made from various metal alloys, the most common types being stainless steel and copper-nickel alloy. The main body of the connector can be all metal or constructed with glass-reinforced polymer. For a single fiber operation, the result is a hermetic mechanical fit of the fiber to the inside of the ferrule.
The LightStarTM Advantage

EPOXY AND IMPACT MOUNTTM STYLE FIBER OPTIC CONNECTORS
  EPOXY IMPACT MOUNT
Automated all-positive-stop tools NO YES
Reliable and Repeatable tooling NO YES
Single Workstation NO YES
Extensive Training Required YES NO
Epoxy Required YES NO
Cure Oven Required YES NO
Ventilation Required YES NO
Potential long-term Health Issues YES NO
Dependent on run time and quantity YES NO
Potential Epoxy Chemical Reaction with Employees YES NO
     
   
IMPACT MOUNTTM OTHER EPOXYLESS CONNECTORS
Simple and reliable design Complicated components / procedures
Mounting procedures resemble coaxial
connector technology		 Mounting procedures and different
Multiple mounting contact on fiber Fiber tip is not always secured in front
Zero clearance at the connector tip Gap is sometimes present
Concentricity control maximized Limited Control
No discernible pistoning Possible fiber movement under high temperature
Simple scribe procedure, just slide and release Cleaving is usually the critical step
Easy to polish due to fiber tip retention Fiber with ceramic ferrule takes time to polish
Miniaturization and automation Not way to achieve capabilities
Applicable to all glass/glass, glass/plastic, and plastic fiber Difficult to use on all glass/glass fiber
   
 
COMPETITIVE COMPARISON Light
Crimp		 Uni-Cam 3M Quest
LightStar
Ability to keep strip length <2mm NO NO NO YES
Mechanical seal on both ends of connector NO NO NO YES
Nearly 100% cleaving yield with tool-based auto cleaver NO NO NO YES
20 seconds maximum manual polishing NO NO NO YES
Epoxy or index matching gel required YES YES YES NO
Ability to instantly adapt to present/future miniaturization NO NO NO YES
Total Installation time can be less than 2 minutes NO NO NO YES
 
IMPACT MOUNTTM PRODUCT LINE
Item# Description Figure#
NVO-4010 ST multimode connector 1
NVO-4020 ST singlemode connector 1
NVO-4110 SC multimode connector 2
NVO-4120 SC singlemode connector 2
NVO-4310 SMA multimode connector 3
NVO-4230 SP Splice ferrule SM&MM 4
NVO-4500 Inline Repair Splice Not Shown
NVO-4430 SP Splice connector 5
NVO-5200 6 pack U Spring 6
NVO-6000 Service Enclosure Not Shown



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