IFO Splice-On-Connector
iFiber Optix Splice-On Connectors (SOC) are engineered for fast, reliable fiber terminations directly in the field — without adhesives, polishing, or additional splice protection hardware. By integrating the splice point within the connector body itself, SOC technology eliminates the weak links of conventional field termination while delivering the optical performance of a factory-grade assembly.
Compliant with IEC 61754-4, KS C6974(F04), JIS C5973(F04), and Telcordia GR-326-CORE, iFiber Optix Splice-On Connectors are the field termination solution of choice for telecommunications, data center, and industrial fiber deployments where installation speed and connection quality cannot be compromised.
Splice-On Connectors
Traditional field termination methods — epoxy-and-polish or pre-polished mechanical connectors — introduce variables that degrade optical performance and slow installation. iFiber Optix Splice-On Connectors solve this by housing the fusion or mechanical splice point inside the connector body, providing integral splice protection and consistently low insertion loss without additional sleeves, trays, or protective hardware. The one-touch assembly system delivers factory-quality terminations in minutes, directly at the point of installation.
Key Features
- Integrated Splice Protection The splice point is fully enclosed within the connector body — eliminating the need for external heat shrink sleeves or splice trays. This streamlines installation, reduces component count, and protects the splice from mechanical stress and environmental exposure.
- One-Touch Assembly System A simple, repeatable one-touch termination process enables field technicians to complete high-quality terminations quickly and consistently without specialized polishing equipment or adhesive curing time.
- Superior Optical Performance Fusion splice technology within the connector body delivers insertion loss and return loss characteristics that match or exceed factory-terminated connectors — outperforming mechanical field-installable connectors in optical budget performance.
- No Adhesives, Crimping, or Polishing The glueless termination process eliminates adhesive cure time, polishing consumables, and inspection steps — dramatically reducing installation time and removing the skill-dependent variables that cause inconsistent results with conventional methods.
- International Standards Compliance Compliant with IEC 61754-4, KS C6974(F04), JIS C5973(F04), and Telcordia GR-326-CORE — ensuring compatibility with international network infrastructure specifications and meeting the reliability requirements of carrier-grade deployments.
- Field MPO Polarity Customization MPO splice-on connectors support field-configurable polarity, allowing technicians to set connector polarity at the point of installation without returning assemblies to a factory — critical for flexible, rapid MPO network deployment and reconfiguration.
Available Product Lines
iFiber Optix offers Splice-On Connectors from industry-leading manufacturers. Each product line is engineered for specific installation scenarios and fiber types — select the right platform for your deployment requirements.
The AFL FUSEConnect® is a field-installable splice-on MPO connector using a heat sleeve splice protector and the RT-02 ribbonizing tool for a completely glueless termination process. With only six components and no adhesives, crimping, or polishing required, FUSEConnect delivers fast, consistent MPO terminations with field-selectable polarity — available with both 3.0 mm round and flat ribbon boots included in each pack.
The Corning FuseLite® Connector provides a factory-quality MTP® splice-on termination for both singlemode and multimode fiber. Available in pinned and non-pinned configurations, FuseLite connectors deliver the optical performance and reliability of Corning's precision ferrule manufacturing with the installation flexibility of field termination.
Ordering Information
Use the chart below to identify the correct splice-on connector part number for your fiber type, connector configuration, and polarity requirements.
Custom configurations available. Contact our technical team for non-standard fiber types, specialty polarity requirements, or volume procurement inquiries not covered by the standard ordering chart.
Applications
Splice-On Connectors are the field termination solution wherever installation speed, optical performance, and long-term reliability must all be achieved simultaneously.
Telecommunications Networks
Rapidly expand and extend fiber networks with high-performance, low-loss terminations that match factory quality — eliminating the need to transport pre-terminated assemblies of unknown length to remote installation sites.
Data Centers
Splice-on MPO connectors enable high-density MTP® trunk terminations directly in the data hall — avoiding the lead-time and logistics overhead of pre-terminated trunk assemblies while maintaining the optical performance that high-speed transceiver links require.
Industrial Networks
The robust, fully-enclosed connector body and integrated splice protection deliver durable, field-ready terminations in harsh industrial environments — where vibration, temperature cycling, and mechanical stress would compromise conventional field-installable connectors.
Outside Plant & Campus Fiber
Terminate OSP fiber runs at the exact required length directly in the field — eliminating excess slack, avoiding pre-terminated assembly lead times, and delivering the optical quality needed for long-span campus and outside plant links.
Why Choose iFiber Optix Splice-On Connectors?
- Factory Performance in the Field Fusion splice technology within the connector body delivers insertion loss and return loss performance that equals factory-terminated assemblies — removing the optical performance compromise that has historically accompanied field termination.
- Faster Installation, Lower Labor Cost The one-touch, no-polish assembly process significantly reduces termination time compared to conventional field methods — cutting installation labor costs while producing more consistent results regardless of technician skill level.
- Proven Platform Partners iFiber Optix sources Splice-On Connectors from AFL and Corning — two of the fiber optic industry's most trusted manufacturers — ensuring that every connector meets stringent quality and performance standards backed by decades of field-proven reliability.
- Standards-Compliant Across All Major Specifications Compliance with IEC 61754-4, JIS C5973(F04), KS C6974(F04), and Telcordia GR-326-CORE ensures that iFiber Optix Splice-On Connectors meet the specifications required for international telecom, enterprise, and government network infrastructure.