Developed and produced by Packard-Hughes Interconnect Fiber Optic Termini (PHI) to meet the stringent demands of outdoor applica- Hermaphroditic Fiber Optic Connectors tions and to provide superior optical performance when the going gets tough. PHI hermaphroditic connectors also allow concatenations (linked together in series) of cable assemblies 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 * Full environmental sealing * Utilizes field-proven MIL-T-29504 Termini** * Field maintainable * Field proven - from Operation Desert Storm to The Olympics, over 18 years of reliable service **Consult factory for MIL-T-29504 options. Hermaphroditic Product Features Product Description: needed (to be limited only by the system's optical Hermaphroditic connectors are designed to allow intermat- loss budget). This provides flexibility in the placement of the ing of "like connectors" used on cable assembly ends. This end terminals. A unique wiring arrangement must be is achieved by converting one of the cable end's plug con- observed when cable concatenation is used. nectors to a male connector configuration by backing off its coupling nut and exposing its male threaded end and then The receptacle connectors are jam nut mounted and will bringing the other connector (female configuration) coup- only intermate with the cable assemblies hermaphroditic ling nut forward to thread onto the exposed male threads. plug connectors. This allows the cable assemblies to be deployed without concern for having a male or a female connector at the Blind Mate and Scoop Proofing Design Features: cable ends. Another benefit to the hermaphroditic connec- Due to the application requirements, hermaphroditic con- tor design is that it allows identical cable assemblies to be nectors are often mated under adverse conditions such as concatenated (linked together in series) as many times as "low light" and/or "blind mate," which could result in jamming page 1 Fiber Optic Termini Hermaphroditic Fiber Optic Connectors Hermaphroditic Product Features the intermating connectors. The fiber optic termini (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 application. Packard-Hughes hermaphroditic connector design features include both "blind mating" and "scoop proofing" capabilities. EMI/RFI Shielding: Fiber optic cable assemblies and connectors do not require shielding. When it is necessary to provide shielding for the "electronics" inside the panel or the shelter which the receptacle mounts onto, special versions of Packard-Hughes 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 wheeled and tracked vehicles, using the connectors protruding from the shelter or panels as foot or hand holds, application in wet conditions including freezing water, etc. Packard-Hughes hermaphroditic connectors have been designed to withstand crush, cable tensile pull-out, cable twist, external bending moment, impact, freezing water, and many other field application abuses. page 2 Fiber Optic Termini Hermaphroditic Fiber Optic Connectors General Information Hermaphroditic connectors are designed to meet the following performance 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 -54C to +85C per TIA/EIA-455, FOTP-3, test condition A* Temperature Life +85C for 250 hours per TIA/EIA-455, FOTP-4, test condition 3B* Operating Temperature Range -54C to +85C* Storage Temperature Range -65C to +85C* Corrosion Resistance 500 hour salt spray per MIL-STD-1344, Method 1001 Ozone Exposure MIL-STD-1344, Method 1007 Humidity 240 hours per MIL-STD-1344, Method 1002 Crush Resistance 225 pounds per MIL-STD-1344, Method 2008.1 Maintenance Aging 10 Insertions/withdraws per MIL-STD-1344, Method 2002 Terminus Retention Force 22 pounds minimum per MIL-STD-1344, Method 2007 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 Performance 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. Note - Values measured at 1300 nm per TIA/EIA 455-FOTP-34 Backreflection Singlemode > -45dB with PC polish *Temperature ranges listed above are limited by the Fiber Optic Cable performance window. Standard Materials and Plating Description Material Finish Insert & Coupling Ring Aluminum Alloy* Anodize Boot and Seals Fluorosilicone None Connector Shell Aluminum Alloy* Hard Anodize Per MIL-A-8625 TYPE III, Class 2 Color - Black *Molded thermoplastic components available for lower cost and hybrid electrical/optical applications. Optical Performance Data The average insertion loss is .5dB for ceramic termini, and connectors. The measurements included multiple cycles of .8dB for stainless steel termini (both 62.5 micron core, but mating and unmating using many types of cable and other core size data is also available). These figures are brands of fiber. The source launch wavelengths were 850 derived from actual field measurements taken from thousands and 1300 nanometers. Single mode performance data of mated pairs of termini across our line of multichannel available by application. Consult factory. page 3 Fiber Optic Termini Hermaphroditic Fiber Optic Connectors Cable Plug Coupling Not Shown in Retracted Position Interface View 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 page 4 Fiber Optic Termini Hermaphroditic Fiber Optic Connectors Receptacle, Jam Nut Mount Recommended Panel Mounting Part Number Description 1146936H Standard Aluminum 4567600H EMI Shielded 1144122H Composite page 5 Fiber Optic Termini Hermaphroditic Fiber Optic Connectors Dust Cap - Female Threads Assembly Dash No. Use on Conn. No. Use on Description 4567620-1H All Conn.'s Below All 2/4 Pos. Herm. Conn.'s (No Lanyard) 4567620-2H 4567599H & 4567673 H Cable Plugs and Test Plugs 4567620-3H 4567600H 1144122H 1146936H Receptacles page 6 Fiber Optic Termini Hermaphroditic Fiber Optic Connectors Dust Cap - Male Threads Assembly Number Use On Description 4569966-3H Cable Plugs and Test Plugs Only Packard-Hughes Interconnect Packard-Hughes Interconnect 17150 Von Karman Avenue Irvine, CA 92614 USA Tel: [1] 949.660.5701 Fax: [1] 949.660.5825 Delphi Packard Electric Systems P.O. Box 431 Warren, OH 44486 USA Tel: [1] 330.759.6000 Fax: [1] 330.759.6085 www.packardhughes.com www.delphiauto.com Packard-Hughes Interconnect is a subsidiary of Delphi Automotive Systems. Gold DotTM is a trademark of Packard-Hughes Interconnect. (c)2000 Delphi Automotive Systems. All rights reserved. DP-00-E-XXX page 7