Termination is the preparation of the end of a Fiber SO that it may be connected to another fiber or device.

A fiber optic Termination tool can be used for varying purposes. Fiber optic termination tools used in the process include:

• Mechanical strippers or chemical solvents are used to strip the Buffer and Coating material from fiber before being cleaned with alcohol.
• A diamond or metal blade is then used to nick the fiber before tension is applied causing it to break.
• The fiber is then polished using grit abrasive paper until the finish is smooth.
• The end of the fiber is then inspected with a microscope to insure that the end of the fiber is smooth.
• Fibers are then attached to connectors or they are joined together by splicing.