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When done correctly, the splice point becomes essentially seamless—the glass of the two fibers melts together into a single, continuous strand. Another method of connecting optical fibers is termination or connectorization, which consists of processing the end of a fiber optic bundle so that it can be connected to other fibers or devices through fiber optic. This technique ensures high-performance data transmission and is essential in extending cable runs, repairing broken links, or establishing new network paths in data.

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