TACLight™ Hermaphroditic Fiber Optic Connector
The TACLight™ Hermaphroditic Fiber Optic Connector is engineered to deliver exceptional performance in demanding environments where frequent mating cycles are critical. Its robust design ensures reliability and durability, making it ideal for use in harsh conditions.
One of its standout features is its unique hermaphroditic design, which allows each connector to serve as both a plug and a receptacle. This flexibility not only simplifies installation but also enhances field maintenance by reducing the need for multiple connector types.
These connectors are built to withstand harsh environmental conditions, including corrosion, shock, and thermal shock. This resilience ensures consistent performance and longevity even in the most challenging operational settings.
In summary, the TACLight™ Hermaphroditic Fiber Optic Connector offers a reliable and versatile connectivity solution, combining rugged durability with easy maintenance to meet the stringent demands of modern telecommunications and industrial applications.
TACLight™ Hermaphroditic Connector Applications
- Outdoor Fiber optic connectors
- Deployable military tactical systems
- Emergency restoration systems
- Ship to shore communications
- Outside Broadcast
- Homeland security and surveillance
TACLight™ Hermaphroditic Connector Features
- Hermaphroditic Configurations: Available in 4, 8, and 12 channel configurations, offering genderless compatibility.
- Field Maintainable Design: Allows for easy cable cleaning, re-works, re-polishing, and re-terminating, reducing downtime.
- Multiple Plating Options: Choose from Black Anodize, Black Anodize Matte, Cadmium, and Passivated Stainless Type 303 for varied environmental needs.
- Compatibility: Supports both singlemode and multimode fibers without part substitution, ensuring versatility.
- Captured Split Alignment Sleeves: Enhances insertion loss performance for reliable connectivity.
- PC Polish: Ensures consistent optical performance with precision.
- Dust Caps: Includes both hermaphroditic and standard dust caps for protection when connectors are not in use.
- Custom Assemblies: Available on custom reels, tailored to specific deployment needs for convenience and efficiency.
TACLight™ Hermaphroditic Connector Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Optical Insertion Loss 9/125 | 0.75 dB max, 0.35 dB typ |
| Optical Insertion Loss 62.5/125 | 0.75 dB max, 0.14 dB typ |
| Mating Durability | 1000 cycles per EIA-455-21 |
| Corrosion Resistance | EIA-455-16, salt spray, test condition C |
| Temperature Life | Per EIA-RS-455-4 |
| Thermal Shock | -54°C to +85°C per EIA-455-3, Test Cond. 3 |
| Humidity | Per EIA-455-5, Type 2 |
| Temperature Life | 85°C for 250 hours per EIA 455-4 |
| Vibration | Per MIL-STD-1344, Method 2005 |
| Cable Retention | > 400 lbs per EIA 455-6 |
| Fluid Immersion | Per EIA-455-12 |
| Impact | EIA-455-2, method C, severe |
| Crush | 225 lbs per EIA-455-26 |
| Cable Seal Flexing | Per MIL-STD-1344, Method 2017 |
| Return Loss MMF | > 30 dB with PC polish |
| Return Loss SMF | > 40 dB with PC polish |
