Fiber Optic cable termination is the addition of connectors to each optical fiber in a cable. Think of it as the equivalent of connecting the dots in a complex puzzle; without proper termination, the whole system can break down. These terminations must be of the right style, installed in a. Q1: What type of connector is used to terminate fiber optic cabling? A: Fiber optic cables can be terminated with various connector types, including SC (Subscriber Connector), LC (Lucent Connector), ST (Straight Tip), and MPO/MTP (Multi-Fiber Push-On/Pull-Off).