--- title: Get Connected With Corning Fiber Optics description: Once you've made your Fiber Cable selections, optical termination footprint and termination method come next. image: https://www.accu-tech.com/hubfs/2017%20Redesign%20Vendor%20Banners/white%20blue%20fiber%20light%20with%20patch%20cords.jpg --- {% set baseFontFamily = "Open Sans" %} /* Add the font family you wish to use. You may need to import it above. */ {% set headerFontFamily = "Open Sans" %} /* This affects only headers on the site. Add the font family you wish to use. 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Many termination methods exist each having their own benefit and value. Corning will help make that selection and has a solution that fits any user requirement. Optical termination footprint can be broken down into two major categories: single-fiber connectors and multi-fiber connectors. **Most commonly found single-fiber connectors:** - SC – commonly deployed push-pull connector deployed in all application spaces - LC – rapidly becoming the most common used connector footprint as it doubles the density of a SC connector and is most commonly found duplexed at connector interfaces - ST – legacy connector footprint using a push and twist latching mechanism and is commonly found in low-density harsh environment applications  **Multi-fiber connector:** - MPO or **Corning’s MTP Connector** is a multi-fiber array connector typically found in data center applications where maximum density is desired.  Limited field-termination methods exist today for this footprint. - Connector bodies are typically colored to designate fiber type and performance. Please refer to the table below. | **Connector Color** | **Fiber Type/Performance** | | --- | --- | | Beige | OM1 (62.5 µm) | | Black | OM2 (50µm) | | Aqua | OM3 (50µm) | | Blue | OS2 (Single mode) | | Green | OS2 (Single mode angled polish) | *Note* - Corning recommends matching fiber, connector, and adapter type for performance and identification purposes.* *![Corning Connector colors](https://www.accu-tech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Corning%20Connector%20colors.jpg?width=350&name=Corning%20Connector%20colors.jpg)* **When choosing termination method, several factors must be considered:** - Skill level of the installer - Cost of termination - Quality and performance - Speed of deployment | Method | Ease of Use | Cost | Performance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Epoxy & Polish | Low | Low | Moderate | | No epoxy, No polish | High | High | High | | Fusion Spliced | Highest | Highest | Highest | ### Corning has a solution for each.   [Learn more about Corning](https://www.accu-tech.com/vendors/corning) [Learn more about Accu-Tech](https://www.accu-tech.com/) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Topics: [corning](https://www.accu-tech.com/accu-insider/topic/corning) [cabling](https://www.accu-tech.com/accu-insider/topic/cabling) [connectors](https://www.accu-tech.com/accu-insider/topic/connectors) ### Subscribe To Our Blog ### Additional Information ### About Accu-Tech Accu-Tech is a national distributor of Voice, Data, AV, Wireless, and Security solutions. 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