Manufacturing Technology Program. Fiber Optic Multipin Hybrid Connector
Abstract
The connector developed was Amphenol's 801 series multichannel bundle connector. The design consisted of adapting fiber optic bundle contacts to have the same external dimensions as an existing electrical contact for a multipin electrical connector. This was accomplished with a size 12 fiber optic contact, which fit into an unmodified MIL-C-26482G multipin electrical connector shell. This approach was compatible with the desired goal of the program. The connector shell was an already approved, tested MIL-SPEC component with off-the-shelf availability. The contacts can be mass-produced on automatic screw machines. This same principle was used in Amphenol's 801 series single fiber connector. The strength member attachment had to be designed so as not to interfere with the scheme for optical contact retention, which was identical to that for electrical contact retention. The connector can accommodate any combination of a total of eight wire or fiber optic bundle contacts in a quick-disconnect, size 18 shell, MIL-C-26482G series 2, class L, fluid resistant connector. The connector developed under contract met all the initially established requirements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 17, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA098680
Entities
People
- G. M. Holma
- R. A. Greenwell