Fibre-Optics are the optimal connection technology for whenever the highest data rates and fast, interference‐free transmissions are required. We deliver quality and stability – our high‐performance optical technologies
can serve a wide and demanding range of applications, whether for particularly harsh environments, high number of mating cycles, or long transmission distances.
- GOF (multimode / singlemode) and POF systems
- Fibre only and hybrid systems
- Available in four versions across most of the ODU connector range.
- Also available as a pre-assembled complete system
Expanded Beam Performance Range
An enhanced Fibre Optic solution, offering high‐quality transmission characteristics and a high number of mating cycles. The optical performance is maintained even under mechanical stress, environmental influences, and harsh ambient conditions.
Since there is no direct contact between the contact ends, Expanded Beam connections are relatively insensitive to contamination, ensuring reliable transmission without damage. Cleaned can be done easily, but should not be required under normal conditions.
Configuration: up to 12 fibres
Fibre types: singlemode 9 / 125 μm and multimode 50 / 125 μm
Insertion loss: SM: < 0,35 dB (typical) / < 0.7 dB (max.) MM: < 0,15 dB (typical) / < 0.3 dB (max.)
Return loss: SM: > 60 dB (typical) / ≥ 55 dB (min.) MM: > 45 dB (typical) / ≥ 35 dB (min.)
Mating cycles: 50,000
Sealing: up to IP 68 (when mated)
Temperature range: -65 °C to +105 °C
Expanded Beam Standard Range
Lower performance characteristics, but with a higher number of mating cycles.
Fibre types: multimode 50 / 125 μm
Insertion loss: ≤ 1,5 dB
Return loss: ≥ 32 dB (multimode)
Mating cycles: 100,000
Temperature range: -40 °C to +85 °C
Physical Contact Range
ODU Fibre Optic Physical Contact connectors meet all standard requirements for fast and reliable data transmission. We offer them as a ready‐made complete system that includes our robust ODU connectors. The Physical Contact is characterized by very low insertion loss, which makes up to 1,000 mating cycles possible. Contacts are available as multimode and singlemode in either a straight (PC) or 8° angled (APC).
Due to the small end surface of the fibre, it is essential that the connector contacts are cleaned before each mating cycle, so as to guarantee optimum optical transmission at high data rates.
Contacts: PC (flat polish) / APC (angled polish)
Fibre types: singlemode 9 / 125 μm and multimode 50 / 125 μm
Insertion loss: ≤ 0,5 dB
Return loss: > 40 dB (Singlemode) / > 30 dB (Multimode)
Mating cycles: 1,000
Temperature range: -25°C to +75 °C
Polymer Fibre Range
Offers cost‐efficient optical connection for short transmission distances and a high number of mating cycles. Cleaning is not normally required before each mating.
Contacts: PC (flat polish)
Fibre types: 980 – 1000 μm
Insertion loss: ≤ 01,5 dB
Mating cycles: 10,000
Temperature range: -40°C to +85 °C
So, whatever the market, if you need high-performance ruggedised fibre-optic connectors or complete harness solutions, then ODU are the people you should be talking to.
Why not start with a download from our many fibre-optic catalogues
ODU-UK Ltd tel: 0330 002 0640
email: [email protected] web: www.odu-connectors.com/uk
