Can a multimode pigtail be connected to a single-mode fiber

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Single mode and multimode fibers have different core diameters and operate at different wavelengths, so using the wrong connector can lead to signal loss, high reflection, and poor performance. Can we connect the multimode with single mode fiber directly? In general, single-mode fiber and multimode fiber cannot be directly connected. Fiber mode conversion is required when the distance is an important parameter to consider in.

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