Military Fiber Optics: Rugged, High-Bandwidth Military Defense and Aerospace-Grade Fiber Optic Connectors, Termini, Toolkits and Cable Assemblies for Harsh Application Environments
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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.
Reference
- Product Selection Guide: Mil-Qualified and Glenair Signature Fiber Optic Connectors, Cables, and Termini
- Five Key Benefits of Fiber Optic Datalinks in Mission-Critical Land, Sea, Air, and Space Applications
- Five Key Reasons OEMs Choose Glenair Fiber Optics
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 for both premise and environmental applications as well as fiber optic cable assemblies housed on deployable reels, integrated fiber optic junction-box assemblies and other tactical field and aerospace grade fiber optic solutions.
Build-to-Print Online and PDF Form Requests
- Fiber Optic Cable Designer's Guide
- Fiber Optic Custom Tooling Request
- Fiber Optic Sample Order Form
- Design Guide [ download PDF format ]
Slideshow Presentation
Fiber Optic Connectors, Termini, and Cables
For Military / Defense and Other Harsh Environment Applications
Series 18Series 180
Complete Dimensional Details and How-To-Order Information for All Glenair Fiber Optic Datalink Technologies
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SuperNine® Tight-Tolerance MIL-DTL-38999 Sr. III Fiber Optic Connection SystemThe Go-To Military/Aerospace Fiber Optic/Termini Solution. Glenair Signature "Better Than QPL" SuperNine® Series Tight-Tolerance Connectors with Superior Termini Axial Alignment and Low dB Loss Performance. Section B |
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Ultra-Low dB Loss ARINC 801 Fiber Optic Termini in Glenair Signature High-Performance PackagingThe ARINC 801 genderless size #16 rear-release termini for ARINC 801 and other industry-standard connector packages. Ultra-low dB loss ARINC solution with removable alignment sleeve retainer for easy maintenance. Section C |
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Glenair High Density (GHD) Fiber Optic Connection SystemThe Glenair High-Density size #18 genderless termini alternative to larger form-factor MIL-DTL-38999 fiber optic connectors. For military/aerospace applications that require reduced size and weight in a D38999-type package. Section D |
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Series 806 Mil-Aero Micro Miniature Circular Fiber OpticsThe ultimate harsh-environment micro miniature butt-joint type fiber optic connection system. Series 806 Mil-Aero meets all of the harshest SWAMP-zone aerospace requirements at half the size and weight of D38999. Section E |
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MT Ferrule Rugged High-Density PRIZM® MT Expanded Beam and MT Elite® PC Fiber Optic SystemsThe highest-reliability, highest-density fiber optic connection system. Glenair ruggedized MT ferrule solutions for I/O and backplane applications — aerospace-grade circular, rectangular, and VITA 66 packaging. Section F |
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NAVSEA and Underwater Oil & Gas Industry Fiber Optic Interconnect SystemsMIL-PRF-28876 qualified shipboard fiber optic connectors, termini, backshells, and assemblies. In-stock, high-availability, Nxxavy-approved fiber optics plus SeaKing high-pressure open-face, Pierside, and NGCON next-gen systems. Section G |
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Glenair Front Release (GFR) Fiber Optic SystemThe Glenair signature solution for rapid integration of fiber optic media in virtually any connector package. Unique-design size #16 ferrule system with integrated termini retention and environmental sealing. Section H |
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Rugged Field and Expanded Beam Fiber Optics: Eye-Beam GLT, GMA, and Power Plus GFOCA D83526Sealed, lens-array fiber optics for harsh environmental applications plus GFOCA hermaphroditic. GFOCA is the industry-standard for long-run battlefield data links. Glenair signature Eye-Beam™ Power, Eye-Beam™ GMA, and Eye-Beam™ GLT are easiest-to-clean expanded beam designs. Section I |
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Fiber Optic Termination and Inspection Tools, Kits, and AccessoriesThe right fiber optic tool for the job. Industry-standard and Glenair signature installation and maintenance tooling, workstations, and kits for factory and field fiber optic termination and troubleshooting. Section J |
Glenair Related Content
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U.S. Navy Approved Connectors and AccessoriesMIL-PRF-28876 QPL and MIL-DTL-28840 QPL |
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Turnkey Fiber Optic Cables for Inside-the-Box and Environmental Applications |
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Optical Flex Circuit AssembliesHigh Fiber Count, Small Form-Factor Optical Flex Circuits for Rugged Defense, Aerospace, and Space Applications
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Series 806 Mil-Aero Fiber Optic DatalinksReduced size and weightMIL-DTL-38999 performance |
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SuperNine® MT Fiber Optic ConnectorsRuggedized, High-Density MT Ferrule Fiber Optics in Aerospace-Grade MIL-DTL-38999 Connectors Series 183-002
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Series 79 MT Ferrule Fiber Optic Connection SystemMiniature Single-Ferrule High-Density MT Rectangular Connector Solution |
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VITA 66.1 Style MT Ferrule Rugged Optical Backplane ConnectorsThe VITA 66 interconnect series introduces fiber optic connectivity to VPX ruggedized embedded computing systems. Glenair's VITA 66.1 and 66.4 compliant blind-mate, optical MT module/backplane connectors use the open architecture defined in VITA 46. These products are both compatible with VPX systems and available as standalone connector solutions for reliable, high-speed transmission in extreme commercial and military environments. |
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Eye-Beam™ GMA Expanded Beam Fiber Optic Connectors and CablesExpanded-Beam Fiber Optic Assemblies IAW MIL-DTL-83526/20 AND /21 HMA Type Intermateable Series 185-002 |
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ARINC 801 Fiber Optic Connectors and TerminiFor High-Speed Mil-Aero Fiber-Optic Data Networking Series 180-159 |
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| Step 1 - Fiber Optic Cable Preparation | ||
| Step 2 - Fiber Optic Terminus Assembly | ||
| Step 3 - Fiber Optic Terminus Polishing | ||
| Step 4 - Fiber Optic Harness Testing | ||
| Step 5 - Fiber Optic Contact Insertion and Removal | ||
| Step 6 - Fiber Optic Terminus Cleaning and Testing |