The Universal Joint (UJ) is a solution for connecting different types of submarine optical telecommunication cables, regardless of design or manufacture, using common construction equipment and standard piece-parts in the joint.
Building on the UJ principles, the UQJ (Universal Quick Joint) has been developed to connect smaller diameter un-repeatered submarine cables taking account of the simpler cable construction and the requirement for a faster and simpler process.
The UC (Universal Coupler) is a solution for coupling types of submarine optical telecommunication cables to submerged housing (repeater, equalizer, branching unit), regardless of design or manufacture, using common construction equipment and standard piece-parts in the joint.
UJ, UQJ and UC products are therefore jointing piece parts or jointing tools produced and sold by each Consortium Member.