ODU Fiber Optic Physical Contact solutions are cost‐efficient optical connections that 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 solution is characterized by very low insertion loss, which makes up to 1,000 mating cycles possible.
The contact system installed in this solution is available as a multimode and singlemode version in either a straight (PC) or 8° angled (APC) design. Due to the small end surface of the fiber, it is especially important that it is kept clean. Therefore, the connectors must be cleaned before each mating cycle. This is the only way to guarantee optimum optical transmission at high data rates.
| Fiber Optic | Expanded Beam Performance | Expanded Beam | Physical Contact | Polymer Optical Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Type | Expanded Beam | Expanded Beam | PC / APC | PC |
| Insertion loss | SM: < 0,35 dB (typical) / < 0.7 dB (max.)MM: < 0,15 dB (typical) / < 0.3 dB (max.) | ≤ 1,5 dB | ≤ 0.5 dB | ≤ 1.5 dB |
| Return loss | SM: > 60 dB (typical) / ≥ 55 dB (min.)MM: > 45 dB (typical) / ≥ 35 dB (min.) | ≥ 32 dB (Multimode) | > 40 dB (Singlemode) /> 30 dB (Multimode) | – |
| Mating cycles(**) | 50,000 | 100,000 | 1,000 | 10,000 |
| Cleaning | No cleaning, only if necessary (***) | No cleaning, only if necessary (***) | Before each mating cycle (***) | No cleaning required |
| Temperature range | –65 °C to +105 °C | –40 °C bis +85 °C | –25 °C to +75 °C | –40 °C to +85 °C |
| Fiber types | Multimode 50 / 125 μm –Singlemode 9 / 125 μm | Multimode 50 / 125 μm | Multimode 50 / 125 μm –Singlemode 9 / 125 μm | 980 / 1,000 μm |
*) Contact transition only, specifics of the connector series may deviate
**) Tested under controlled conditions
***) Cleaning instructions
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.