The Ridgemount FxBEAM™ Junior Connector has been designed to provide a higher Return Loss than traditional fibre optic expanded beam connectors.
A Return Loss of ~42dB is achieved in comparison to the typical ~32dB value from such connectors. Lower back reflection means that the FxBEAM™ offers a field deployable, expanded beam solution for the higher data-rate systems coming into play in modern defence communications.
FxBEAM™ connectors will become increasingly important as demand explodes for secure data and communications in the operational theatre. They are ideal for systems that carry multiple signal types, whether it be communications data, alarm sensors or high-definition camera images.
F600 Series
Connector 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 2.5mm
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]
>42dB
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 61300-2-4
2000N (Cable Dependant)
Environmental Performance
- subject to termination method and fibre grade
Operating Temperature Range
IEC 61300-2-22
-55°C to +85°C
