High-precision female format multifiber connector

A female format connector, usable for connection with a male format connector having at least one alignment pin, the female format connector comprising:

• a housing,
• a ferrule, contained within the housing, comprising at least one high-precision piece coupled to a low precision piece,
• wherein the low precision piece comprises a first alignment opening dimensioned to accept the alignment pin of the male format device;
• wherein, prior to being coupled to the low precision piece, the at least one high-precision piece comprises multiple fiber holes and a removable portion comprising at least part of a second alignment opening having a first shape,
• and wherein the first and second alignment openings are sized and positioned to provide accurate alignment between the high-precision piece and the low precision piece during coupling of the high-precision piece and the low precision piece to each other;
• and wherein the shape of the second alignment opening in the high-precision piece, after coupling, has been modified to a new shape.

A female format connector, usable for connection with a male format connector having at least one alignment pin, the female format connector comprising:

• a housing,
• a ferrule, contained within the housing, comprising at least one high-precision piece coupled to a low precision piece,
• wherein the low precision piece comprises a first alignment opening dimensioned to accept the alignment pin of the male format device;
• wherein, prior to being coupled to the low precision piece, the at least one high-precision piece comprises multiple fiber holes and a wall surface defining a second alignment opening,
• and wherein the first and second alignment openings are sized and positioned to provide accurate alignment between the high-precision piece and the low precision piece during coupling of the high-precision piece and the low precision piece to each other;
• and
• wherein, after coupling, a portion of the high precision piece used for alignment is removed.