Fiber Optic Termini

Hermaphroditic Fiber

Optic Connectors

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needed (to be limited only by the system's optical

loss budget). This provides flexibility in the placement of the

end terminals. A unique wiring arrangement must be

observed when cable concatenation is used.

The receptacle connectors are jam nut mounted and will

Developed and produced by Packard-Hughes Interconnect

(PHI) to meet the stringent demands of outdoor applica-

tions and to provide superior optical performance when the

going gets tough. PHI hermaphroditic connectors also allow

concatenations (linked together in series) of cable assem-

blies to extend equipment separation without concern for

connector male/female interface compatibility. Additionally

"Blind Mating" and "Scoop Proof" features insure easy to

mate interconnects.

• Single and multi-mode capability

Hermaphroditic Product Features

Product Description:

Hermaphroditic connectors are designed to allow intermat-

ing of "like connectors" used on cable assembly ends. This

is achieved by converting one of the cable end's plug con-

nectors to a male connector configuration by backing off its

coupling nut and exposing its male threaded end and then

bringing the other connector (female configuration) coup-

ling nut forward to thread onto the exposed male threads.

This allows the cable assemblies to be deployed without

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Hermaphroditic Product Features

the intermating connectors. The fiber optic ter mini (optical

contacts) can also experience damage (contacts scooping)

due to improper mating. Since mating instructions can not

be practically attached to each connector, it is critical that

"field use" connectors include "blind mating" and "scoop

proofing" design features to assure successful field applica-

tion. Packard-Hughes hermaphroditic connector design fea-

tures include both "blind mating" and "scoop proofing"

receptacle connectors are available. These connectors can

be grounded to the panels using conductive surfaces and

gaskets or by a metallic shroud that can be added over the

rear of the connector (inside the enclosure). For further

details contact Packard-Hughes.

Design Features for Typical Field Abuse:

Field use connectors experience application abuse that is

over and above the environmental conditions that are

normally seen by connectors and cable assemblies. These

potentially damaging conditions include being run-over by

many other field application abuses.

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General Information

Hermaphroditic connectors are designed to meet the

following perfor mance criteria:

Mating Durability 1000 cycles minimum per TIA/EIA-455, FOTP-21

Vibration Per MIL-STD-1344, Method 2005, Condition II & VI-A

Mechanical Shock Per TIA/EIA-455, FOTP-2, Method C

Thermal Shock -54ºC to +85ºC per TIA/EIA-455, FOTP-3, test condition A*

Temperature Life +85ºC for 250 hours per TIA/EIA-455, FOTP-4, test condition 3B*

Operating Temperature Range -54ºC to +85ºC*

Storage Temperature Range -65ºC to +85ºC*

Insert Retention, Axial 100 PSI minimum per MIL-STD-1344, Method 2010

Cable Retention 400 pounds minimum per MIL-STD-1344, Method 2009

Cable Seal Flexing 100 cycles per MIL-STD-1344, Method 2017

Cable Twist 1000 cycles per TIA/EIA-455, FOTP-36

External Bending Moment 71 Nm at mounting panel

Impact per TIA/EIA-455, FOTP-2, Method B

Flammability per MIL-STD-1344, Method 1012

Optical Perfor mance

Insertion Loss 9/125 SM Fiber -0.4 dB avg., 62.5/125 MM Fiber -0.5 dB avg., 100/140 MM Fiber -0.4 dB avg.

*Temperature ranges listed above are limited by the Fiber Optic Cable performance window.

*Molded thermoplastic components available for lower cost and hybrid electrical/optical applications.

Optical Perfor mance Data

The average insertion loss is .5dB for ceramic ter mini, and

.8dB for stainless steel termini (both 62.5 micron core, but

other core size data is also available). These figures are

derived from actual field measurements taken from thousands

of mated pairs of termini across our line of multichannel

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Cable Plug

Assembly Dash No. Max. Cable Diameter

4567599-2H 5.5 mm

4567599-4H 6.7 mm

4567599-6H 7.4 mm

4567599-8H 10 mm

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Fiber Optic Termini

Hermaphroditic Fiber Optic Connectors

Receptacle, Jam Nut Mount

Recommended Panel Mounting

Fiber Optic Termini

Hermaphroditic Fiber Optic Connectors

Dust Cap - Female Threads

All 2/4 Pos.

4567620-1H All Conn.’s Below Herm. Conn.’s

(No Lanyard)

4567620-2H 4567599H & 4567673 H Cable Plugs and

Test Plugs

Fiber Optic Termini