In a world in which fiber optics becomes more a part of our lives, more people have become involved in its activities ranging from metrology through to production and installation. In much the same way that BNC and N-Type connectors are used on a daily basis without further thought, the dangers of fiber optic connectors being used in a similar fashion become more real. To quantify or predict the effects that a damaged fiber optic connector or optical interface can have on measurements can be difficult, but sometimes a qualitative assessment of the damage is all that is required in order to ensure that these connectors are kept in a condition of optimum performance. This paper in conjunction with the presentation will attempt to demonstrate and raise the level of awareness to these facts.
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