Fiber Optic Connectors and Cables for Harsh Environment Applications

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.

Five reasons to upgrade to Fiber optics:

• Reduced Size and Weight
• EMI Immunity
• Huge Bandwidth Over Long Distances
• Spark/Arc Immunity
• Enhanced Security
• Five Reasons to Upgrade to Fiber Optics: Additional Details

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. Or, use the on-line form to communicate your fiber optic interconnect requirements directly to the factory. 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!

On-Line Designer’s Guide and Factory Hot-Lines

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

Fiber Optic How-To 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 [ bytes 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

White Paper

• Reducing Nominal Data Loss: The Evolution of the D38999 Series III Style Advanced Fiber Optic Connector and M29504/04 and /05 QPL Termini

Slideshow Presentation

• Fiber Optic Connectors and Cables

Application Examples

• Fiber Optic Interconnect Cable Assemblies

Related Glenair Content

• Opto-Electronic Interconnect Solutions
• U.S. Navy Approved Connectors and Accessories
• Fiber Optic Interconnect Cable Assemblies

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	MIL-DTL-38999 Type Fiber Optic Connectors, Termini and Cables The Standard Military-Aerospace Fiber Optic Connector and M29504 QPL / Termini Solution
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	Opto-Electronic Interconnect Solutions Transceivers, Active Cables, Copper-to-Fiber Media Connectors and Converters - Small-Form Factor For Harsh-Environment Ethernet, Video, High-Speed Data, and Signal Aggregation
	ARINC 801 Fiber Optic Connectors and Termini For High-Speed Mil-Aero Fiber-Optic Data Networking Series 180-159
	Glenair Front Release (GFR) Fiber Optics Innovative Drop-in Termini Solution for Individual Connector Cavity Fiber Optic Media
	Next Generation (NGCON) Fiber Optics Emerging Industry Standard for a New Mil-Aero / Shipboard Fiber Optic Solution
	MIL-DTL-83526 Type GFOCA Ruggedized Field Fiber Optics Ruggedized Hermaphroditic Land Warfare Fiber Optic Solution
	MIL-PRF-28876 Shipboard Fiber Optic Connection System The Standard US Navy Fiber Optic Connector / Termini Solution, QPL and Commercial Equivalents, M29505/14 (Pin) and /15 (Socket) Termini
	Cables and Conduit High-Performance Singlemode and Multimode Fiber Optic Cable and Media Protection Conduit
	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 Termini), Glenair Front Release (GFR), and Others
	Fiber Optic Operation Introduction to Fiber Optic Interconnect Technology and Packaging [ 2 MB pdf ]