Military Fiber Optics: Rugged, High-Bandwidth Military Defense and Aerospace-Grade Fiber Optic Connectors, Termini, Toolkits, Cable Assemblies, and Electrical-to-Optical Media Conversion Modules for Harsh Application Environments
Series 18Series 180Series 050
Military QPL and MCOTS Fiber optic interconnect technologies (MIL-DTL-38999 Type, MIL-DTL-83526 GFOCA Type, MIL-PRF-28876, ARINC 801 and more) deliver high data rate and high bandwidth performance in harsh land, sea, air, space and C4ISR applications. Precision-engineered QPL and commercial fiber optic contacts, or termini (M29504/04, M29504/05, M29504/14, M29504/15, M29504/16, M29504/18, and others) are the key to delivering low data loss and reliable, repeatable performance over long distances in mission-critical applications. Glenair board-level transceivers and parallel optic media converters excel in high-vibration and elevated-temperature applications.
Fiber Optic Connectors, Termini, and Cables
For Military / Defense and Other Harsh Environment Applications
Series 18Series 180
Complete Dimensional Details and How-To-Order Information for All Glenair Fiber Optic Datalink Technologies
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Ruggedized Parallel Optical Transceivers, DWDM Transceivers, and other Rugged Optoelectronic (Photonic) Copper-to-Fiber Media Conversion TechnologiesSpace and Military-Grade Board-Mount Optical Transceiver Technologies — Including Four to Twelve Channel Parallel Optic Modules — Selected Components Radiation Tested Series 050 |
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SuperNine® Tight-Tolerance MIL-DTL-38999 Sr. III Fiber Optic Connection SystemThe Go-To Military/Aerospace Fiber Optic/Termini Solution. Glenair Signature "Better Than QPL" SuperNine® Series Tight-Tolerance Connectors with Superior Termini Axial Alignment and Low dB Loss Performance. Section B |
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Ultra-Low dB Loss ARINC 801 Fiber Optic Termini in Glenair Signature High-Performance PackagingThe ARINC 801 genderless size #16 rear-release termini for ARINC 801 and other industry-standard connector packages. Ultra-low dB loss ARINC solution with removable alignment sleeve retainer for easy maintenance. Section C |
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Glenair High Density (GHD) Fiber Optic Connection SystemThe Glenair High-Density size #18 genderless termini alternative to larger form-factor MIL-DTL-38999 fiber optic connectors. For military/aerospace applications that require reduced size and weight in a D38999-type package. Section D |
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Series 806 Mil-Aero Micro Miniature Circular Fiber OpticsThe ultimate harsh-environment micro miniature butt-joint type fiber optic connection system. Series 806 Mil-Aero meets all of the harshest SWAMP-zone aerospace requirements at half the size and weight of D38999. Section E |
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MT Ferrule Rugged High-Density PRIZM® MT Expanded Beam and MT Elite® PC Fiber Optic SystemsThe highest-reliability, highest-density fiber optic connection system. Glenair ruggedized MT ferrule solutions for I/O and backplane applications — aerospace-grade circular, rectangular, and VITA 66 packaging. Section F |
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NAVSEA and Underwater Oil & Gas Industry Fiber Optic Interconnect SystemsMIL-PRF-28876 qualified shipboard fiber optic connectors, termini, backshells, and assemblies. In-stock, high-availability, Navy-approved fiber optics plus SeaKing high-pressure open-face, Pierside, and NGCON next-gen systems. Section G |
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Glenair Front Release (GFR) Fiber Optic SystemThe Glenair signature solution for rapid integration of fiber optic media in virtually any connector package. Unique-design size #16 ferrule system with integrated termini retention and environmental sealing. Section H |
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Rugged Field and Expanded Beam Fiber Optics: Eye-Beam GLT, GMA, and Power Plus GFOCA D83526Sealed, lens-array fiber optics for harsh environmental applications plus GFOCA hermaphroditic. GFOCA is the industry-standard for long-run battlefield data links. Glenair signature Eye-Beam™ Power, Eye-Beam™ GMA, and Eye-Beam™ GLT are easiest-to-clean expanded beam designs. Section I |
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Fiber Optic Junction BoxesComplete design and manufacturing capability for rugged metal and lightweight composite solutions incorporating backshells, fiber media protection conduit, and electrical and optical connectors in both catalog and Mil-Spec variants.
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Fiber Optic Termination and Inspection Tools, Kits, and AccessoriesThe right fiber optic tool for the job. Industry-standard and Glenair signature installation and maintenance tooling, workstations, and kits for factory and field fiber optic termination and troubleshooting. Section J |
Glenair Related Content
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U.S. Navy Approved Connectors and AccessoriesMIL-PRF-28876 QPL and MIL-DTL-28840 QPL |
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Turnkey Fiber Optic Cables for Inside-the-Box and Environmental Applications |
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Optical Flex Circuit AssembliesHigh Fiber Count, Small Form-Factor Optical Flex Circuits for Rugged Defense, Aerospace, and Space Applications
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Fiber Optic Video Library
- (1) Cable Preparation
- (2) Terminus Assembly
- (3) Terminus Polishing
- (4) Harness Testing
- (5) Contact Insertion and Removal
- (6) Terminus Cleaning and Testing
Glenair Fiber Optic Inspection / Test / Cleaning Guidelines
Reference
- Product Selection Guide: Mil-Qualified and Glenair Signature Fiber Optic Connectors, Cables, and Termini
- Five Key Benefits of Fiber Optic Datalinks in Mission-Critical Land, Sea, Air, and Space Applications
- Five Key Reasons OEMs Choose Glenair Fiber Optics
Build-to-Print Military / Aerospace-Grade Fiber Optic Cable Harness Designer's Guide
In addition to our wide range of catalog (ASAP) Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies, Glenair offers turnkey, build-to-print fiber optic harnesses for both premise and environmental applications as well as fiber optic cable assemblies housed on deployable reels, integrated fiber optic junction-box assemblies and other tactical field and aerospace grade fiber optic solutions.
Build-to-Print Online and PDF Form Requests
- Fiber Optic Cable Designer's Guide
- Fiber Optic Custom Tooling Request
- Fiber Optic Sample Order Form
- Design Guide [ download PDF format ]
