The MIL-DTL-38999 Style fiber optic connectors are designed to connect and disconnect many times without affecting the optical performance of the fiber circuit.

 The design of the terminus has improved for precise, repeatable, axial and angular alignment between pin and socket termini within the connector shell.

The termini are ceramic ferrules, with concentricity and diametric tolerances controlled with a micron (0.00004”) that meet the needs of systems with high bandwidth and low insertion loss applications. The industry has reduced the insertion loss values from 1.5dB to less than 0.5dB.

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Termini Specifications:

Operating Temperature Range	-65oC to +200oC
Thermal Cycling	-65oC to +150oC
Thermal Shock	-65oC to +150oC, 5 Cycles
Temperature Life	+150oC for 1000 hours
Random Vibration	20-2000Hz, 42.2 g’s
Shock (Half Sine)	Pulse 40g Peak Load
Mechanical Shock	MIL-S-901D, Grade A, Type A, Class I, Lightweight
Mating Durability	500 Cycles, Cleaning after 100 Matings
Salt Spray	48 Hours (Terminus only)
Cable Retention Force	25 lbs. depending on cable construction