Expanded Beam Performance

The Expanded Beam Performance technology is an advanced fiber optic solution. It offers high-end transmission characteristics over many mating cycles. The excellent optical performance remains unchanged 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 and can be cleaned easily. No cleaning is required under normal conditions. This ensures reliable transmission without damage.

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The new variety of Expanded Beam Performance

EBP technology, which has already proven its worth in the robust ODU AMC® Series T connectors, is now also being used in further product lines.

Modular use in the ODU-MAC® Silver-Line & White-Line

Hybrid use allows you to combine EBP technology with other media such as electrical signals or air and fluids. The robust interfaces of the ODU-MAC® products enable automatic or manual docking with a high number of mating cycles.

In the ODU MEDI-SNAP®

Thanks to the use of plastic, the ODU MEDI-SNAP is up to is up to 75% lighter than comparable products. It is ideally suited for mobile applications.

In the ODU MINI-SNAP® Series K

Impressive with push-pull or break-away locking, metal housing, protection class IP50 or IP68 in combination with the smallest diameter of an EBP connector (16.2 mm).

In the ODU AMC® Series T

The ODU AMC® Series T with its innovative 3-in-1 locking system, non-reflective surface and high resistance to external influences has already proven its worth in combination with Expanded Beam Performance.

The Expanded Beam Performance Technology

  • Up to 12 Fibers
  • No cleaning, only if necessary
  • Extremely low insertion loss values even under harsh environments
  • 50,000 mating cycles
  • 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.)

Expanded Beam Performance used in an ODU connector

  ODU MEDI-SNAP® ODU MINI-SNAP® Series K ODU AMC® Series T ODU-MAC® White-Line/Silver-Line
Mating cycles 2,000 5,000 5,000 50,000
IP Rating IP64 IP68 IP6K9K IP50 - IP67
Temperature -40°C / +85°C 
  DIN EN IEC 61300-2-47 
-40°C / +85°C 
  DIN EN IEC 61300-2-47 
-40°C / + 85°C  
TIA/EIA-455-4C 
-40°C / +85°C 
  DIN EN IEC 61300-2-47 
Locking system Push-Pull Push-Pull Push-Pull
Threaded
Spindle locking / Transverse locking / Lever locking
Housing material Plastic Metal Metal Metal / Plastic
Special feature Light weight
Non-magnetic
Smallest footprint
(OD 16.2mm)
Ruggedized Automatic docking / Manual mating
Hybrid
Non-magnetic

ODU's Expanded Beam Performance fiber technology is available in these product series:

Built to withstand even the toughest circumstances

Granted, a playground may not be the most common area of application for the ODU MEDI-SNAP® – but our connectors are optimized for the most demanding environments.

The Fiber Optic Cleaner

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Fiber Optic in modular connectors

Fiber Optic AND high-speed data technology in modular connectors? Sure, with the Expanded Beam Performance technolgy in the ODU-MAC® Silver-/White-Line!

 

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We work with you to develop a solution that perfectly meets your requirements. From planning and production to cable assembly: We combine all competencies under one roof and can also implement customized solutions for your project.