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Abstract

A fiber optic cable and connector includes a bundle of optical fibers and a ferrule associated with the bundle. The ferrule has an insertable portion and an external portion, the insertable portion retaining the respective proximal ends of the optical fibers on substantially the same plane with one another, the plane being substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal access of the ferrule. A collar around the external portion of the ferrule has a positioning means with a slot, a recess, a hole, a tongue, a pin, a shaft, a bar, a notch, a flat, a detent, a bump, a ridge or a groove. The positioning means engages with at least one positioning element, and provides a repeatable rotational alignment of the fibers with respect to a receiver when engaged with the positioning element. An engagement surface engages with the receiver such that, when so engaged with pressure in a direction normal to the longitudinal axis of the ferrule and towards the receiver, the engagement surface prevents substantial movement of the longitudinal axis of the ferrule with respect to the receiver. A securing sleeve moveably encircles a portion of the fiber optic bundle and has a fastener for secure connection with the receiver. The securing sleeve has a pressure surface for engaging the collar and applying pressure on the collar in a direction normal to the longitudinal axis of the ferrule and toward the receiver.

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