VECTOR – Development of a new connector system for fibers under the FP7 of European commission

Abstract:
VECTOR (Versatile Easy installable Connector incorporating new Technologies for accelerated fiber Optic network Roll-outs in Europe) aims to develop and commercialize an innovative low-cost high performing field installable connectivity system. The VECTOR connectivity system will consist of a high optical performance connector without ferrule and a fully automated installation tool allowing for field installation by a general-skilled technician. VECTOR aims to outperform the state-of the-art ferrule-based connectors by its optical performance, flexibility, reliability and cost. This will ultimately break the current paradigm of ferrule-based optical connectivity requiring extensive pre-engineering and highly specialized work force for field deployment. It will strengthen the competitiveness of the European fiber-optic connectivity industry and at the same time ensure job creation in the companies involved.