| 摘要 |
The present invention provides an optical connector having a housing assembly comprised of polyphenylsulfone (PPSU). PPSU has several characteristics that make it suitable for use with optical connectors including good flexibility, low sensitivity to molding parameters, good environmental properties, and compatibility with anaerobic adhesives, which are often used to attach the optical fiber to the ferrule in private networks. The connector preferably comprises a one-piece housing (10), which enhances the side-loading characteristics of the connector. The connector preferably comprises a ferrule assembly (11) and an insert (24) that are housed within the one-piece housing. The insert has a keying mechanism (25) formed thereon that is adapted to mate with a keying mechanism (32) formed in the housing. When the insert is inserted into the first end of the housing, the keying mechanism of the insert interlocks with the keying mechanism of the housing to lock the insert into place within the housing. <IMAGE>
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