What Is A MU-type Connector?

MU (Miniature unit Coupling) connector is the world's smallest single-core fiber optic connector developed by NTT based on the most widely used SC-type connector. The connector uses a 1.25mm diameter sleeve and a self-retaining mechanism, which has the advantage of enabling high-density installation. Using MU's 1.25mm diameter ferrule, NTT has developed the MU connector series. They are available as receptacle type connectors for optical cable connection (MU-A series); backplane connectors with self-retaining mechanism (MU-B series) and simplified receptacles for connecting LD/PD modules to plugs (MU-SR series) wait. With the rapid development of optical fiber networks towards larger bandwidth and larger capacity and the wide application of DWDM technology, the demand for MU connectors will also increase rapidly.