Expanded Beam

ODU's Expanded Beam solutions guarantee the highest data rates and transmission speeds even under harsh conditions. The durable fiber optic solutions with expanded beam technology maintain their high performance even up to 100,000 mating cycles.

How does it work?

Due to the beam expansion via a special lens, the light is transmitted error-free from one contact to the lens of the contact in the counterpart. Expanded Beam technology thus guarantees reliable and interference-free transmission even under adverse conditions.

As there is no direct contact between the contact ends, Expanded Beam connections are insensitive to soiling and are easy to clean. No cleaning is required under normal conditions. This ensures reliable transmission without damage.

The Expanded Beam Technology

  • Fiber only and hybrid systems
  • Up to 100,000 mating cycles
  • Low attenuation values even under harsh conditions
  • Fast transmission of high data rates
  • No cleaning, only when required
  • Tightness up to IP68 (when plugged in)
  • For indoor and outdoor areas and harsh environments
  • Insertion loss: ≤ 1.5 dB
  • Return loss: ≥ 32 dB (multimode)

Expanded Beam 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  -40°C / +85°C -40°C / + 85°C -40°C / +85°C
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 Fiber Optic – how Expanded Beam technology works

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