Military Fiber Optics: Rugged, High-Bandwidth Military Defense and Aerospace-Grade Fiber Optic Connectors, Termini, Toolkits and Cable Assemblies for Harsh Application Environments
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. But the advantages of a connection system that can transmit the equivalent of 24,000 telephone calls simultaneously through fibers thinner than a human hair — and over longer distances than would ever be possible with copper media — go beyond their mind-boggling data transmission rate.
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Fiber Optics and Photonics for Aerospace ApplicationsHarsh-Environment Fiber Optic Connectors and Cable AssembliesPlus Ruggedized Aerospace-Grade Photonics |
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Rugged Fiber Optics and PhotonicsRugged fiber optic systems carrying digitized video, voice and data are broadly deployed in harsh environments including specialized applications in aircraft avionics, ground systems, initiators, weapon systems, sensors, space, and other high-performance environments. Highly-engineered fiber optic termini, together with their precision-machined and/or injection molded connector packaging, are the key to delivering low data-loss and reliable, repeatable performance in rugged, harsh-applications such as space.
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Fiber Optic Termini Selection Guide
Interactive matrix of Glenair fiber optic termini, including mil-qualified M29504 part numbers as well as Glenair Signature high-density, GRIN-lens, jewel, expanded beam, and MT solutions. Complete technical specifications organized by optical performance and mechanical properties.
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.
On-Line Designer's Guide and Factory Hot-Lines
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- Fiber Optics and Photonics for Aerospace Applications / Glenair Signature Series
- Fiber Optic Connectors, Termini, and Cables
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| Step 1 - Fiber Optic Cable Preparation | ||
| Step 2 - Fiber Optic Terminus Assembly | ||
| Step 3 - Fiber Optic Terminus Polishing | ||
| Step 4 - Fiber Optic Harness Testing | ||
| Step 5 - Fiber Optic Contact Insertion and Removal | ||
| Step 6 - Fiber Optic Terminus Cleaning and Testing |