Mechanical splice

A mechanical splice is a junction of two or more optical fibers that are aligned and held in place by a self-contained assembly (usually the size of a large carpenter's nail).^[1] The fibers are not permanently joined, just precisely held together so that light can pass from one to another.

References

1. "Mechanical splice". Federal Standard 1037C. August 7, 1996.

Further reading

• How To Splice Fiber Optic Cable Using Mechanical Splice Kit Picture and Video Instructions

See also

• Fusion splicing
• Cleave (fiber)
• Optical fiber connector