HigH-Per fo rmance
fiber optic
August 2012
i nterc onnec t s olutions
fiber optic
interconnect solutions
MIL-DTL-38999
Type
Fiber Optic
Connection
System
Eye-Beam™ Expanded Beam
Fiber Optics
MIL-PRF-28876
Fiber Optic
Connection System
GFOCA M83526
Compliant
Fiber Optic Connection
System
Glenair High Density (GHD)
Fiber Optic Connection System
Copper-to-Fiber
Media Converters/
Active Components
Glenair Front Release (GFR) Fiber Optic
Connection System
Series 80
Mighty Mouse
Fiber Optic
Connection System
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Fiber Optic Interconnect Solutions
Glenair Fiber Optic Systems Overview and Selection Guide
MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Type Fiber Optic Connection System
Glenair High Density (GHD) Fiber Optic Connection System
Series 80 Mighty Mouse Fiber Optic Connection System
Glenair Eye-Beam™ Fiber Optic Connection System
Electrical to Fiber Optic Media Converters and Active Cables
Glenair Front Release (GFR) Fiber Optic Connection System
MIL-PRF-64266 (NGCON) Fiber Optic Connection System
MIL-DTL-83526 Type GFOCA Hermaphroditic Fiber Optic Connection System
MIL-PRF-28876 Fiber Optic Connection System
Fiber Optic Cable and Conduit
Fiber Optic Termination, Test and Maintenance Toolkits
Appendix: Introduction to Fiber Optic Terms and Technology
Glenair Materials and Finishes
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Fiber Optic
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iber optic interconnect technologies deliver high data rate and high bandwidth performance in land, sea, air,
space and C4ISR applications. Precision-engineered fiber optic contacts, or termini, 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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Five reasons to upgrade to
Fiber optics
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Reduced Size and Weight
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Compared to copper, optical fiber is relatively
small in size and light in weight—a major
advantage in interconnect systems servicing
airborne avionics, and in-flight entertainment
systems. As a practical matter, optical fiber is
simply easier to install—especially in retrofit
programs—because the smaller cable diameters
can fit comfortably within the footprint or layout
of existing electrical conduits and harnesses.
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This reduction in media size makes it possible
to run multiple backup cables for critical
electronic systems or devices. The ability to
provide complete redundancy for all critical
cabling is a major factor driving the use of fiber
optics in mission-critical applications such as
commercial and military aircraft—particularly
for applications with long cable runs.
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EMI Immunity
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Optical fiber is frequently applied
in high-reliability applications due
to its electromagnetic immunity.
Since fiber optic media uses light to
transmit signals, it is not subject to
electromagnetic interference, radio
frequency interference or voltage
surges, and so provides greater
transmission reliability—particularly in
C4ISR applications and communication
systems that depend on error-free
performance.
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Fiber can transmit a mind-boggling quantity of
data with extremely good transmission quality
over long distances: Up to 150 times the data
carrying capacity of bulkier copper cable! And
since most high-speed data protocols transmit
digitally, optical media reduces translation
errors and bottlenecks—particularly over
longer cable run distances such as are found
in Navy ships and ground-based shelter and
vehicle applications.
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Spark/Arc Immunity
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The total electrical isolation of fiber also
makes it a safer, spark-free media for use in
hazardous environments, such as aircraft
fuel cells or other applications where volatile
gasses might be present. As only light, not
electricity, is being transmitted, there is no risk
of a spark or short-circuit from a damaged
cable. For this same reason there is no shock
hazard or risk to users performing routine
maintenance to interconnect cabling. As a
result, fiber optic media is routinely specified
for use in Class I, Division I (Ex) environments
such as are found on Navy ships, commercial
tankers and other enclosed environments
where the risk of a spark/arc event is
considered a severe safety hazard.
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Enhanced Security
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Light pulses, unlike electrical signals,
are almost impossible to intercept
or monitor. Fiber optic media
therefore enjoys total immunity from
wiretapping. This characteristic is
particularly valuable to the military
services, banks and operators of
secure networks. In addition to
enhanced transmission security, fiber
media itself is undetectable to metal
or electromagnetic flux detection
equipment.
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1211 AIR WAY
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GLENDALE, CA 91201-2497
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818-247-6000
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FAX 818-500-9912
www.glenair.com
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Huge Bandwidth Over
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