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Fiber Connectorization
Factory Termination vs. Field Termination
With today’s unforgiving marketplace dictating fiscal frugality, fiber connectorization methods are
under intense scrutiny. Network operators have long faced the decision of terminating fiber panels
in the field or purchasing pre-connectorized fiber panels from the manufacturer. A simple cost
analysis reveals pre-connectorization at the factory encourages quick deployment, minimizes
operational expenses and ensures network integrity.
Field connectorization requires a dedicated labor force to load, install and terminate panels on-site.
Labor costs accrue quickly and reliability is jeopardized as technicians – unfamiliar with the
intricacies of the manufacturer’s equipment – attempt to integrate the panels into the network.
Field connectorized panels may be less expensive at time of purchase, but extraneous expenses
encountered in the field mount rapidly.
Factory connectorization minimizes installation expenses and maximizes network performance by
eliminating additional labor costs and termination gaffes in the field. The manufacturer understands
the complexities of its panels and the optimal methods for termination. Pre-connectorized panels
are terminated correctly the first time, eliminating "do-it-again" costs.
Reliability, flexibility and quality – deployed faster and cheaper. The merits of factory
connectorization have never been clearer.
One Manufacturer. One Source. One Guarantee.
By incorporating vertically integrated manufacturing processes, ADC can expedite delivery of
customized terminated panels at lower costs, with one catalog number, from one source. Vertical
integration enables you to custom-tailor terminated panels to suit the unique requirements of
specific applications. And because ADC controls every step in the manufacturing process, we can
ensure you receive the right products, at the right time.
Panels can be loaded with intrafacility cable (IFC) or outside plant (OSP) cable. The pre-
connectorized assemblies are available with connectors on the assembly end and a stub at the far
end for off-frame splicing applications, or with connectors on both ends of the cable for tie-panel
applications. The panels are available with either indoor- or outdoor-rated cable in ribbon or
stranded configurations in fiber counts ranging from 12 to 216 per cable, with virtually any
breakout length. All connector terminations are also tested for insertion and return loss in the

factory before they are loaded into the panels. After the cable assemblies are loaded into the panel,
a continuity test is performed to ensure performance of the completed assembly.
ADC’s pre-connectorization process offers several additional advantages:
• All connectors are polished and terminated in a clean environment and inspected by a quality
control program
• Test results are documented and provided with each assembly
• All expendables, labor and "do-it-again" costs are incurred by ADC
• Injection of the lowest possible loss into the system. Factory fusion splice offers a typical loss
of .01 dB while a field-terminated connector offers 0.25 dB loss.
Field-Polished Termination Pre-Polished Crimp Termination
Factory Pre-Connectorized Termination
Competitive Edge
Today’s business environment leaves little margin for error. Network operators must closely reexamine
practices, processes and disciplines in order to meet the exacting demands of customers and the
broadband industry. With many operators asked to deliver more with less, factory pre-
connectorization provides a key advantage over the competition. Increase the flexibility, reliability and
functionality of your optical network and save money.
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Cost Analysis
The following cost analysis presents an ADC 72-connector fiber panel as the example for all
comparisons. The factory connectorized fiber panel features 100-foot IFC cable with 72 terminated

multimode SC connectors at one end and a stub at the other end. Two diverse examples of field
connectorization methods are provided – field-polished terminations and pre-polished field
crimp terminations.
The analysis is based on the following assumptions:
• Hourly cost of a technician is $40
• All labor includes 30% factor for unproductive time due to delays and security restrictions
• Material costs are a compilation gathered from various industry sources
• Panels feature singlemode connectors
• IFC cable used with all fiber panels
Labor (35 hours) $1400
Materials $2888
Total Costs $4288
Labor (45 hours) $1800
Materials $2618
Total Costs $4418
72-termination fiber panel with $3600
100 feet of IFC cable (costs
include labor and associated
expendable termination materials)
Total Costs $3600