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SMA connector - technical definition
A fiber-optic cable connector that uses a threaded plug and socket. It was the first connector for optical fibers to be standardized. For bi-directional transmission, two fiber cables and two SMA connectors are generally used. SMA is specified by the TIA as FOCIS-1. See fiber-optic connectors and FOCIS.
SMA Connector
The SMA uses a threaded connection to keep the plug intact in the socket.
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