EXPANDED BEAM Size 5 and 12

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Specifications
Operating Temperature: -40˚C to +85˚C
Fiber Types: Multimode (50/125 µm, 62.5/125 µm)
Insertion Loss: 1.0 dB (Typical)
Cable Diameter: 1.6mm to Ø2.2mm
Ferrules: Zirconia Ceramic
Contact Body: ARCAP
Alignment Sleeve: Stainless Steel

Size 12 Expanded Beam Contact
This technology is designed for standard size 12 cavities of MIL-DTL-38999 Series I, III, and IV connectors. It offers a robust fiber optic interconnection with low contamination susceptibility and fits various cable types with diameters from 1.6 to 2.2 mm. The contacts are rear release/removable with standard size 12 removal tools.
Features:

Fits standard size 12 contact cavities for MIL-DTL-38999
Multimode applications: 50/125 and 62.5/125
Insertion loss: 1.0 dB (Typical)
Increased protection for fiber face
Reduced influence from dirt, debris, and vibration
Simple cleaning
Insert arrangements for MIL-DTL-38999 include: 13-2, 15-4, 17-6, 21-11, and 25-19

Size 5 Expanded Beam Contact
Features:

Robust pin & socket versions
Multimode applications: 62.5/125
Available for ARINC or MIL-DTL-38999 applications
Reduced influence from alignment errors
Increased protection for fiber
Reduced influence from dirt and debris
Simple cleaning
Insertion loss: -0.8 dB (typical)

Specifications:
Operating Temperature: -40˚C to +85˚C
Fiber Types: Multi-Mode
Insertion Loss: -0.8 dB
Cable Diameter: 0.9 - 2.2 mm
Ferrules: Ceramic
Connector Body: ARCAP
Alignment Sleeve: Stainless Steel

Connector Options
Smiths Connectors offers rugged connectors such as MIL-DTL-38999 to house fiber optic contacts in size 5 and 12 expanded beam, size 16 butt-joint, DIN style, and ARINC 801 termini. These technologies support wide bandwidth applications. All fiber optic connectors and contacts are fully terminated and tested to ensure signal integrity in ruggedized environments. Additional connector options include Ruggedized Single Channel (RSC), FC, ST, LC Duplex/Simplex, MTP, MT-RJ, and Ruggedized SC connectors.

Global Support
Smiths Connectors provides global support with contact information for offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

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EXPANDED BEAM Size 5 and 12 Multi-Mode and Single-Mode Applications

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Smiths Connectors offers rugged connectors such as MIL-DTL-38999 to house fiber optic contacts in size 5 and 12 expanded beam, size 16 butt-joint, DIN style and ARINC 801 termini. These technologies are capable of supporting wide bandwidth applications. All fiber optic connectors and contacts are offered fully terminated and tested ensuring signal integrity for ruggedized application environments. When specifying these rugged connectors, Smiths Connectors also offers a complete line of fiber optic connectors to terminate to the other end of the cables. These include Ruggedized Single Channel...

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Size 12 expanded Beam ContaCtS Size 12 expanded Beam pin ContaCt CONTACT BODY Size 12 expanded Beam SoCket ContaCt ALIGNMENT SLEEVE (Ø.126) CONTACT BODY Sample Size 12 inSert arrangementS Standard insert arrangements for mil-Std-1560 Consult factory for custom circular and rectangular connector insert arrangement

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smiths connectors MIL-DTL-38999 FIBER OPTIC CONNECTORSMIL-DTL-38999 SIZE 21-4 FIBER OPTIC PLUG Y MIL-DTL-38999 SIzE 21-4 Fiber opTIC RECEpTACLE size 5 expanded beam lens pin contact size 5 expanded beam lens socket contact

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EXPANDED BEAM Size 5 and 12

EXPANDED BEAM Size 5 and 12

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