Abstract:
Narrow width fiber optic connectors having spring loaded remote release mechanisms to facilitate access and usage of the connectors in high density arrays. A narrow pitch connector comprises a plurality of LC connectors wherein a pitch of said narrow pitch connector is less than about 5.25 mm, for example about 4.8 mm, a plurality of latching arms coupled to the plurality of LC connectors, a housing configured to hold the plurality of LC connectors, and a pull tab coupled to the plurality of latching arms and configured to remotely unlatch the narrow pitch connector, The pull tab may include a spring configured to provide a force such that the latching arms return to an undisplaced position. In another embodiment, a narrow width multi-fiber connector has a width less than or equal to about 9.6 mm.