METHOD OF FABRICATING FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR FERRULE

摘要

PURPOSE: A method of fabricating a connector ferrule is applicable for terminating a multi-fiber optic cable which includes a plurality of generally parallel optical fibers such as a fiber optic ribbon cable having the fibers in a straight line or coplanar relationship. CONSTITUTION: A connector ferrule(10) terminates a fiber optic cable(12) which includes a plurality of generally parallel optical fibers(14). Cable(12) is shown herein as a flat or ribbon cable, whereby optical fibers(14) are disposed in a generally straight line. However, it should be understood that the concepts of the invention are equally applicable for other configurations of fiber optic cables. Ends(14a) of optical fibers(14) projects beyond a front mating face(16) of the ferrule. These fiber ends eventually would be cut-off and polished before the ferrule is operable for mating with another connector ferrule or other appropriate complementary connecting device.