Size 16 Front Release Custom Fiber Optic Connection System

Rapid Prototyping and Production of Fiber Optic Connectors in a Wide Range of Custom Packages

Unique Front Release Termini Facilitates Custom Connector Design
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. The secret is the integrated retention clip and environmental O-ring located directly on the contact. Glenair's in-house expertise and capacity for machining connector shells to the precise tolerances required in optical connection systems is the other half of the story. Finished connector systems perform at insertion-loss levels equivalent to other high-performance, tactical fiber optic systems such as MIL-DTL-38999 and MIL-PRF-28876. The Glenair Front Release Custom Fiber Optic Connection System has enabled Glenair to integrate optical media in Micro-D and D-Subminiature shells as well as in cylindrical bodies such as the 180-070 composite connector presented in this section. Please feel free to contact the factory for available and free application engineering assistance for both standard and custom fiber optic connection systems.

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