Tactical Fiber Optic Interconnect Solutions Product Selection Guide
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MIL-DTL-38999 Style Fiber Optic Connection System |
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Glenair's unique alignment techniques maximize optical performance and provide reliable, repeatable interconnection of optical fibers. Ferrule design, critical to the performance of the termini, has traditionally relied on a machined stainless steel ferrule incorporating a precision micro drilled hole. Glenair's unique precision ceramic ferrules, with concentricity and diametric tolerances controlled within a micron (.00004 of an inch) meet the needs of high bandwidth and low allowable insertion loss applications. In fact, Glenair's ferrules are approximately 10 times more accurate than alternative designs, and have reduced insertion loss values from 1.5dB to less than .5dB (typical loss for Glenair termini is .3 dB). |
| Glenair High Density Fiber Optic Connection System | |
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The Glenair High Density Fiber Optic Connector System is designed for applications that require reduced size and weight as well as outstanding optical and environmental performance. The System offers insertion loss values less than .5dB (typical loss for Glenair termini is .3 dB). Dense cavity spacing is acheived with an innovative Front Release terminus design and accomodation for M85045/16 cable. |
| MIL-PRF-28876 Style Fiber Optic Connection System | |
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The use of fiber optics in shipboard and ship-to-shore data transmissions is growing rapidly, and the tight-tolerance Mil-PRF-28876 interconnect has become the universal standard for Navy shipboard applications. Glenair's offering delivers all the necessary performance—from precise optical alignment, to environmental protection, corrosion resistance and weight reduction. The Glenair Mil-PRF-28876 is specifically geared for upgrade and retrofit applications where extending system life-cycles and reducing cost of ownership are principle requirements. This connector uses MIL-PRF-29504/14 and /15 style contacts, also available from Glenair. |
| Next Generation (NGCON) Fiber Optic Connection System | |
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The Glenair Next Generation (NGCON) Connector System combines proven technology from standard 28876 and 38999 designs with new innovations including rear-release genderless contacts and high-density packaging. Glenair is an active member of the NGCON design consortium which is developing high-performance fiber optic interconnect solutions for air, sea and space military applications. The Glenair NGCON Connector System will be qualified to the yet to be released NGCON specification. |
| GFOCA Style Fiber Optic Hermaphroditic Connection System | |
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Most commonly used by the army for long-run battlefield communications, the GFOCA Connection System is also well suited to dockside naval communications, down-hole drilling and other harsh environment applications. The hermaphroditic system utilizes low insertion loss butt-joint termini and a ruggedized coupling mechanism for reliable, repeatable mating. The genderless mating system is rated to 1000-2000 cycles depending on fiber media selection. |
| Expanded Beam Fiber Optic Connection System | |
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Glenair Expanded Beam Fiber Optic Connectors use proven STRATOS Lightwave™ Technology for advanced optical and environmental performance. STRATOS Lightwave™ produces a broad range of integrated active/passive optical modules and fiber optic interconnect components, including advanced expanded beam fiber optic technologies for use in harsh application environments. |
| Custom Front Release Fiber Optic Connection System | |
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The unique design of the Glenair 181-011 and 181-012 series fiber optic contact allows for rapid integration of optical media in a broad range of cylindrical and rectangular connector packages and systems. By placing the retention and environmental sealing components directly on the termini, Glenair is able to fabricate unique fiber optic connector shell packages without costly tooling and engineering. |
| Fiber Optic Backshells and Accessories | |
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Glenair is the only fiber optic connector and termini manufacturer to also offer a complete line of specialized fiber optic backshells. Designed for use with MIL-PRF-28876 and MIL-DTL- 38999 fiber optic connectors, the backshells protect fiber terminations from mechanical and environmental damage. |
| Conduit Systems and Fittings for Fiber Optic Media | |
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Flexible, high-temperature convoluted tubing is an ideal material choice for the protection of fiber media. The material provides a durable, highly-flexible enclosure for fiber optic systems, with end-fittings and transitions to meet any installation configuration. The crush resistant, helical conduit comes in a range of standard diameters and wall thicknesses. Glenair's Gamma Processed ETFE tubing is constructed from thermally-stable ethylene tetrafluoroethylene. Other available materials include FEP, PFA, PTFE and halogen-free, light weight PEEK. Connector adapters, end-fittings and backshells for bulkhead termination of conduit to panels or junction boxes are also available. |
| Bulk Extruded Fiber Optic Cable | |
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Glenair's in-house fiber optic cable extrusion line provides the capability to extrude a variety of short-run specialty cables from simplex to hybrid constructions. Options include a selection of strength filaments such as Aramid yarn and extruded outer jacket materials. Our in-house extrusion line is geared to short-run, prototype projects and other applications which do not meet the large cable manufacturer's minimum length requirements. |
| MIL-DTL-38999 Fiber Optic Test Probes and Adapters | |
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The Glenair fiber optic test probe system has become a standard tool for the field testing of fiber optic media in front-line fighter jets and other advanced aircraft. With the upgrading of so many avionic systems to fiber optics, the need for fast and efficient troubleshooting equipment has become paramount. The traditionally heavy and expensive test harnesses of the past are now being replaced with Glenair's lightweight and easy-to-use fiber optic test probes and adapters. |
| Fiber Optic Cleaning, Inspection & Termination Kits | |
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Fiber optic connectors are designed to be connected and disconnected many times without affecting the optical performance of the fiber circuit. The key to this performance is the error-free termination of the contact terminus to the fiber circuit—a task which requires the use of a wide range of specialized tooling. Glenair's extensive experience in building fiber optic interconnect cables has enabled us to select the right tools for each step in the termination and assembly process. |
Datasheets, Whitepapers and PresentationsCleanBlast Fiber Optic Connector Cleaning System |
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