Fiber Optic Connectors and Cables

Rugged, High-Bandwidth Military 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 fiber optic contacts, or termini (MIL-PRF-29504 QPL / COTS 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.

Five reasons to upgrade to Fiber optics:

• Reduced Size and Weight
• EMI Immunity
• Huge Bandwidth Over Long Distances
• Spark/Arc Immunity
• Enhanced Security

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 and box assemblies for both premise and environmental applications. To get started, fill out this designer's guide, then contact your local Glenair Sales office or the Factory at 818-247-6000. Glenair offers the fastest turnaround because we make and stock all the component parts, and have one of the largest and most experienced assembly facilities in the business. Ask for a tour!

• Five Reasons to Upgrade to Fiber Optics
• Build-to-Print Fiber Optic Cable Harness Designer's Guide
• Glenair Fiber Optic Part Number Index

Request Forms

• Fiber Optic Cable Designer's Guide
• Fiber Optic Custom Tooling Request
• Fiber Optic Sample Order Form

Videos

Fiber Optic Cable Preparation - Step 1 (no audio)	YouTube	Download [ 5 MB webm ]
Fiber Optic Terminus Assembly - Step 2 (no audio)	YouTube	Download [ 11 MB webm ]
Fiber Optic Terminus Polishing - Step 3 (no audio)	YouTube	Download [ 3 MB webm ]
Fiber Optic Harness Testing - Step 4 (no audio)	YouTube	Download [ 3 MB webm ]
Fiber Optic Contact Insertion and Removal - Step 5 (no audio)	YouTube	Download [ 4 MB webm ]
Fiber Optic Terminus Cleaning and Testing - Step 6 (no audio)	YouTube	Download [ 2 MB webm ]

Glenair Fiber Optic Inspection / Test / Cleaning Guidelines

• Optical End Face Inspection Guidelines - For ceramic ferrule end-face connectors

Interconnect Product Showcase

• Reducing Nominal Data Loss: The Evolution of the D38999 Series III Style Advanced Fiber Optic Connector and Termini

Slideshow

• Fiber Optic Interconnect Solutions Slideshow

Related Catalogs

• Opto-Electronic Interconnect Solutions
• U.S. Navy Approved Connectors and Accessories
• ARINC 801 Connectors and Termini / Series 180-159

	MIL-DTL-38999 Type The Standard Military-Aerospace Fiber Optic Connector / Termini Solution Section B
	Glenair High Density (GHD) High-density size #18 termini alternative to MIL-DTL-38999 Section C
	Series 80 Mighty Mouse Fiber Optic Reduce Size and Weight with Series 80 Mighty Mouse Fiber Optic Connectors Mighty Mouse Connectors and Cables / Section W
	Eye-Beam® GMA Expanded Beam Connectors and Cables IAW MIL-DTL-83526/20 AND /21 • HMA Type Intermateable Ball Lens Series 185-002
	Eye-Beam® GLT Expanded Beam F/O Connection System Innovative GRIN Lens Termini • Easy connector integration Section E
	Opto-Electronic Interconnect Solutions Small-Form Factor For Harsh-Environment Ethernet, Video, High-Speed Data, and Signal Aggregation Capability Guide
	ARINC 801 Connectors and Termini Catalog For High-Speed Mil-Aero Fiber-Optic Data Networking Series 180-159
	Glenair Front Release (GFR) Innovative Solution for Individual Connector Cavity Fiber Optic Media Section G
	Next Generation (NGCON) Emerging Industry Standard for a New Mil-Aero / Shipboard Fiber Optic Solution Section H
	MIL-DTL-83526 Type GFOCA Ruggedized Hermaphroditic Land Warfare Fiber Optic Solution Section I
	MIL-PRF-28876 Shipboard The Standard US Navy Fiber Optic Connector / Termini Solution Section J
	Cables and Conduit High-Performance Singlemode and Multimode Fiber Optic Cable and Media Protection Conduit Section K
	Fiber Optic Termination, Inspection, and Troubleshooting Tools and Kits Industry-Standard and Glenair Installation and Maintenance Tooling for MIL-DTL-38999 Type Systems (MIL-PRF-29504 /4 and /5), Glenair Front Release (GFR), and Others Section L
	Fiber Optic Operation Introduction to Fiber Optic Interconnect Technology and Packaging Section M Appendix [ 2 MB pdf ]