Duplex fiber optic assemblies suitable for polarity reversal and methods therefor

Duplex fiber optic connectors and fiber optic cable assemblies (110) suitable for polarity reversal along with methods of polarity reversal are disclosed. The duplex fiber optic connector assemblies and fiber optic cable assemblies (110) allow rotation of individual fiber optic connectors (10A, 10B) within the housing assembly (30) for polarity reversal. In one embodiment, the duplex fiber optic cable assembly (110) may use a single boot (60) and a single fiber optic cable, thereby reducing the backside footprint of the cable assembly for improved access and/or airflow. In another embodiment, the housing (30) of the duplex assembly (110) has integral detents (45) to limit rotation, and may further include a removable trigger mechanism (20) and/or a rotatable boot (60) to facilitate polarity reversal.