In my August 2017 column, I discuss the history of fiber optic connector termination and a new technology, splice-on connectors (SOCs). At that time, I wrote, “These connectors, now known as splice-on connectors, may well become the dominant field-termination method. They are faster, cheaper and easier with better performance—what more could you ask for?”
Adhesive/polish termination steps Prepolished/splice connector process with Corning Unicam SOC connector process
