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:

ODU MINI-SNAP® Series K

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