Fiber Optic Connectors

Amphenol's SFP optical transceivers include 1.25Gb and 2.5Gb series. They support Duplex, BiDi, CWDM, and DWDM applications, and can reach various distances from 500m to 80km. These transceivers adopt an LC interface and are compatible with IEEE802.3ba, SFF 8472, SFP MSA, and other standards. They are characterized by low power consumption, small size, and high reliability.

A MIL-STD-83522 style connector and strain relief boot are compliant to NASAEEE-INST-002 material guidelines for space applications. The Space ST is an M83522 style variant, which features a higher spring force than commercial ST connectors, allowing it to meet the shock and vibration requirements of MIL-C-83522.

Startop product range offers the most comprehensive range of ruggedized optical connectors based on MIL DTL 38 999 Series and its derivatives. Startop offers the intermateability with other MIL 29504.

Amphenol introduces the TACBeam Series into the harsh environment product portfolio. This legacy hermaphroditic fiber optic lens connector, facilitates the inter-connection of multiple identical fiber optic cable assemblies known as daisy chaining, thus eliminating the need for polarising the assemblies and the use of in-line adapters.

TacBeam is a hermaphroditic lens connector, insensitive to dust and dirt. This connector is qualified as per MIL-DTL-83526/20 and 21. In addition, it is approved as per VG95319-100; -101, and is thus suitable for outdoor applications. A marine bronze version is also available (according to VG95319-102).

AFSI offers a MIL-DTL-83526/20 & /21 qualified expanded beam rugged fiber optic connector for military and industrial applications. Since the lenses do not physically contact, there is no wear on the termini, which allows the connector to be mated and demated thousands of times without affecting optical performance.

The TFOCA-III® series of 6 & 24-channel fiber optic connectors are ideal for environmentally harsh conditions. The TFOCA-III® design utilizes the latest technology in fiber optic connectivity by incorporating industry-standard physical contact ceramic ferrules and alignment sleeves.

The TFOCA-II® 12-ch. connector, designed and patented by AFSI, is ideal for environmentally harsh conditions and its design takes advantage of the latest technology by utilizing industry-standard physical contact ceramic ferrules. The TFOCA-II® connector is designed for minimal maintenance in the field, and its removable end cap allows direct access to the alignment sleeve and termini.

The TFOCA-II® 12-channel RigLinQ hybrid design lowers overall systems cost and greatly reduces panel mounts footprint by combining optical and electrical signals in one quick connect housing. This design takes advantage of the latest technology by utilizing an industry-exclusive fully articulating optical termini for superior optical performance and environmental open-face sealing.

AFSI, in collaboration with the United States Army CECOM, designed the “next generation” deployable fiber optic connector for the emerging “knowledge-centric warfare communication” requirements of the future battlefield. The heart of the TFOCA-II® centers on the sealed free-floating termini which enables the connectors to seal against high humidity and moisture conditions.