Fiber optic pigtails and fiber optic jumpers are two commonly used network connection products in fiber optic networks. They have many common characteristics, but there are also some differences in certain aspects. Understanding the similarities and differences between the two will help you make the best choice for your project application. Let's talk about the similarities and differences between fiber optic jumpers and fiber optic pigtails through their structures.
Comparison of Structure between Fiber Tail and Fiber Jumper
Fiber optic pigtail, also known as pigtail, refers to a bare fiber with only one end of the fiber optic cable having a connector, while the other end is a fiber optic cable core that needs to be connected to other fiber optic cable cores through fusion. Fiber optic jumper refers to a short fiber optic cable with connectors at both ends. The connector types at both ends of the fiber optic cable can be the same or different. The following image will show you a fiber optic jumper and pigtail.
Fiber optic pigtails and fiber optic jumpers have many similarities in structure. They are available in both single mode and multimode fiber types, and they can be made into both simplex and duplex connector types. In addition, both fiber optic jumpers and fiber optic pigtails can be connected to various fiber optic connectors, including FC, SC, ST, LC, MTRJ, MPO, MU, E2000, etc.
The main difference in structure between fiber optic pigtails and fiber optic jumpers is that fiber optic jumpers are fixed length fiber optic cables with connectors at both ends, while fiber optic pigtails are fiber optic cables with connectors at only one end. In addition, a complete fiber optic jumper can be cut into two shorter fiber tails.