A connector is provided for coupling optic fibers. The connector has a mating
end
for mating to another connector and a cable end for connection to a fiber optic
cable having a jacket. The connector comprises a mating end outer shell, a ferrule,
a cable end outer shell, and a coupling sleeve. The mating end outer shell has
a cavity for receiving an optic fiber of the cable, the cavity defining an axis
through the connector. The ferrule is disposed in the cavity of the mating end
outer shell. The cable end outer shell has a body portion and an extension member
and is coupled to the mating end outer shell. The coupling sleeve is slidably mounted
to the mating end outer shell. The coupling sleeve comprising a first piece and
a second piece mechanically coupled together.
