Mu-type optical fiber connector system

A compact optical fiber connector system called an MU optical fiber connector system has been developed for high-density packaging systems. This system features a newly developed 1.25 mm diameter ferrule and a self-retentive mechanism, and consists of simplex and duplex miniature optical plugs; simplex, duplex, and 8-port adaptors, 2-port and 8-port backplane connectors, and simplex receptacles. A variety of tools and accessories have also been developed to provide ease of operation. The system inherits the superior performance of the SC-type optical fiber connector and DS-type backplane connectors, and also achieves the compactness and high density packaging of optical connectors.