OPTICAL FERRULE FOR MULTI-FIBER CABLE AND HARDENED MULTI-FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR THEREFORE

摘要

A fiber optic cable assembly includes a fiber optic cable and a fiber optic connector. The cable includes a jacket, optical fibers, and strength components. The fiber optic connector holds at least two multi-fiber ferrules. Certain types of connectors include a connector body defining a side opening that extends along a length of the connector body; and a cover that mounts over the side opening. The fiber optic connector is hardened so that the fiber optic connector can ruggedizedly connect to a hardened fiber optic adapter arrangement.