Fusion splicing is most widely used as it provides for the lowest loss and least reflectance, as well as providing the most reliable joint. Virtually all singlemode splices are fusion. Fiber optic joints or terminations are made two ways: 1) splices which create a permanent joint between the two fibers or 2) connectors that mate two fibers to create a temporary joint and/or connect the fiber to a piece of network gear. Either joining method must have three primary characteristics. Fiber optic splicing is a foundational technique in optical network deployment. Whether you are extending fiber runs, repairing damaged links, or building complex networks such as PON / PoF (Power over Fiber) infrastructure, understanding the differences among mechanical splicing, fusion splicing. During the installation of this infrastructure there arise many situations that require the joining of one optical fiber to another in a procedure called “splicing. Result is a near-seamless / lossless joint. The article below offers more detail on fusion-splicing procedures, especially the fiber “prep. While pre-terminated and Quick ODN solutions significantly reduce the need for field splicing, splicing itself has not disappeared.