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A fiber optic plug assembly of a fiber optic connector assembly is provided and generally includes a fiber optic plug mounted upon an end of a fiber optic cable; a pre-molded boot placed over the fiber optic plug and the fiber optic cable; and a crimp band mated over the pre-molded boot to secure th

A fiber optic plug assembly of a fiber optic connector assembly is provided and generally includes a fiber optic plug mounted upon an end of a fiber optic cable; a pre-molded boot placed over the fiber optic plug and the fiber optic cable; and a crimp band mated over the pre-molded boot to secure the boot to the fiber optic cable; wherein the fiber optic plug assembly is operable to mate to a fiber optic receptacle. The plug assembly eliminates the need for an overmolded boot. Further, the present invention eliminates the need to perform a heat shrink between the buffer tube and crimp body through the internal O-ring. The plug assembly meets the standards of GR-3120-CORE while at the same time providing a simpler hardware package that can be assembled with ordinary connectorization tools.

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What is claimed is: 1. A fiber optic assembly, comprising: a fiber optic plug mounted upon an end of a fiber optic cable; a pre-molded boot placed over the fiber optic plug and the fiber optic cable; a crimp band mated over the pre-molded boot to secure the boot to the fiber optic cable; a buffer

What is claimed is: 1. A fiber optic assembly, comprising: a fiber optic plug mounted upon an end of a fiber optic cable; a pre-molded boot placed over the fiber optic plug and the fiber optic cable; a crimp band mated over the pre-molded boot to secure the boot to the fiber optic cable; a buffer tube at the end of the fiber optic cable; an O-ring located on the buffer tube; and an O-ring pusher tube located on the buffer tube behind the O-ring relative to the end of the fiber optic cable, wherein the pusher tube is operable to seat the O-ring between the buffer tube and a crimp body created by the crimp band and pre-molded boot. 2. The fiber optic assembly of claim 1, wherein the pre-molded boot defines an opening therethrough for introducing adhesive. 3. The fiber optic assembly of claim 1, wherein the assembly meets GR-3120-CORE specifications. 4. The fiber optic assembly of claim 1, wherein the boot and crimp band provide sealing and strain relief such that the plug assembly meets GR-3120-CORE specifications. 5. The fiber optic assembly of claim 1, further comprising a strength element engaged between the crimp band and the pre-molded boot. 6. A fiber optic plug assembly, comprising: a buffer tube upon an end of a fiber optic cable; a plug sub-assembly mounted upon the end of the fiber optic cable over the buffer tube; an O-ring located on the buffer tube; an O-ring pusher tube located on the buffer tube behind the O-ring relative to the end of the fiber optic cable, wherein the pusher tube is operable to seat the O-ring between the buffer tube and the plug sub-assembly; a pre-molded boot placed over the plug sub-assembly and the fiber optic cable; and a crimp band mated over the pre-molded boot to secure the boot to the fiber optic cable. 7. The fiber optic plug assembly of claim 6, further comprising: the pre-molded boot secured over a rear portion of the plug sub-assembly and an end of the fiber optic cable; and a glue body material injected between the buffer tube and a crimp body. 8. The fiber optic plug assembly of claim 6, wherein the fiber optic plug assembly meets GR-3120-CORE specifications. 9. A fiber optic plug assembly, comprising; a plug sub-assembly mounted upon a fiber optic cable; a plug outer housing located substantially over the plug sub-assembly; a pre-molded boot located substantially over the plug sub-assembly and the fiber optic cable; a crimp band mated over the pre-molded boot to secure the boot to the fiber optic cable and to seal the fiber optic plug; a buffer tube at the end of the fiber optic cable; an O-ring located on the buffer tube; and an O-ring pusher tube located on the buffer tube behind the O-ring relative to the end of the fiber optic cable, wherein the pusher tube is operable to seat the O-ring between the buffer tube and a crimp body created by the crimp band and pre-molded boot. 10. The fiber optic plug assembly of claim 9, wherein the plug assembly meets GR-3120-CORE specifications. 11. The fiber optic plug assembly of claim 9, further comprising a coupling nut located over the plug outer house and operable to mate with a fiber optic receptacle. 12. The fiber optic plug assembly of claim 9, wherein the pre-molded boot defines an opening therethrough for introducing adhesive.