Ridgemount Technologies Ltd has over 30 years of experience designing, developing and manufacturing fibre optic connectors and cable harnesses for a wide variety of industries.
The F BEAM™ 300 series of Expanded Beam Connectors have been designed for applications used in the most demanding harsh environment including military tactical communications, outside broadcast, petrochemical plant, mining and offshore systems.
The MIL-DTL-83526 hermaphroditic interface negates the need for in-line adaptors or male and female mating halves simplifying connectivity architecture and reducing stock holding.
F300 Series
Connector Shell Material
MIL-DTL-83526
Aluminium / Stainless Steel
Optical Insert Material
MIL-DTL-83526
ARCAP / Stainless Steel
Optical Lens
MIL-DTL-83526
Spherical 3mm
Optical Alignment
MIL-DTL-83526
Expanded Beam
Ferrule [Not Included]
MIL-DTL-83526
Zirconia Ceramic
Optical Performance
- subject to termination method and fibre grade
Insertion Loss [Max]
IEC 61300-3-4
Mmode ≤1.5dB / Smode ≤2.0dB
Insertion Loss [Typical]
IEC 61300-3-4
Mmode ≤0.8dB / Smode ≤1.0dB
Return Loss
IEC 61300-3-6 [mated]
Mmode >23dB / Smode >32dB
Mechanical Performance
- subject to termination method and fibre grade
Vibration
IEC 61300-2-1
10-500Hz 0.75 amplitude @10g
Durability
IEC 61300-2-2
x3000 matings
Impact
IEC 61300-2-12
8 Drops (0.9m)
Tensile
IEC 61300-2-2
2000N (Cable Dependent)
Environmental Performance
- subject to termination method and fibre grade
Operating Temperature Range
IEC 61300-2-22
-57°C to +85°C
