What is a straight tip connector?
A straight tip connector (ST connector), which uses a bayonet-style plug and socket, is a connector used in fiber-optic cables.
It is now accepted as the norm for commercial wiring.
Two ST connectors and two fiber cables are necessary to provide bidirectional communication because the ST connector arrangement supports unidirectional transmission.
What is straight connector made of?
The straight tip connector has a twist-lock coupling, a 2.5-mm keyed ferrule, and a quick-release bayonet-style connector that is cylindrical.
It was created by AT&T and dominated long-line systems and short-distance applications in the 1980s and 1990s.
The straight ferrule, a stiff plastic tube used to retain the fiber in the correct alignment for connecting or termination, is the most noticeable component of the ST connector.
ST connections are spring-loaded, making it simple to insert and remove them, but you must make sure they are properly seated to prevent light loss. Insertion loss is typically 0.25 dB.
Both single-mode fibers and multi-mode fibers can be used with the connection, which has a 500 mating cycle rating.
What is the function of the straight connector?
Straight connectors are used to join flexible metal tubes to boxes, enclosures, lighting fixtures, and other appliances.
They are perfect for a wide range of electrical applications. The straight connections’ outer jackets can be fastened with screws or clamps.
The table below shows the latest retail April 2024 prices of Straight Connector in Philippine Peso price per roll including its size dimension.
Price and Standard Sizes of Straight Connector Electrical per pc in the Philippines
| DESCRIPTION | SIZE / DIAMETER | PRICE |
| Straight Connector | 1/2″ diameter | 58.00 |
| Straight Connector | 3/4″ diameter | 69.00 |
| Straight Connector | 1″ diameter | 74.00 |
| Straight Connector | 1 1/4″ diameter | 164.00 |
| Straight Connector | 1 1/2″ diameter | 188.00 |
| Straight Connector | 2″ diameter | 224.00 |
UPDATED: Construction Material Prices for Straight Connector Electrical in the Philippines (April 2024)
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