THYEZ, France – Amphenol Socapex in Thyez, France, is introducing the MPO Field TV connector for harsh-environment applications like high-speed embedded network backbones aboard surface warships, armored combat vehicles, <a href="https://www.militaryaerospace.com/sensors/article/14281328/combat-jets-avionics-f35">aircraft</a>
The MPO Field TV connector enables users to transform a standard MPO patchcord into a high-reliability connector designed to resist the harshest environments
The MPO patchcord is integrated into a metallic plug based on MIL-STD-38999 Series III shell size 13 military <a href="https://www.militaryaerospace.com/rf-analog/article/14277065/rf-and-microwave-connectors-highpower">connector</a> that protects sensitive electronics from shock
<a target="_blank" style="color: #002141; font-size: 16px;" href="https://www.militaryaerospace.com/power/article/14282066/connectors-harshenvironment-solidmetal">Related: Harsh-environment power and data connectors for military and commercial aviation offered by Lane Electronics</a>
MPO Field TV connector combines high-speed and high-density MPO/MTP fiber-optic connectors using MT ferules with the high resistance of MIL-DTL-38999 Series III military shells
These <a href="https://www.militaryaerospace.com/power/article/14223612/connector-harshenvironment-rockets">harsh-environment</a> connectors offer high density and speed; 12 or 24 fiber channels integrated into 28-millimeter diameter 38999 metal shells with tri thread coupling; and no tool or field cabling required
For more information contact Amphenol Socapex online at <a href="https://www.amphenol-socapex.com/en/products/connectors/fiber-optics/mpo-mtp-field" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.amphenol-socapex.com</a>
THYEZ, France – Amphenol Socapex in Thyez, France, is introducing three new ranges of <a href="http://www.militaryaerospace.com/articles/2011/01/water-resistant-rugged.html">protective caps</a> for its <a href="http://www.militaryaerospace.com/topics/circular-connectors.htm" target="_blank">circular connectors</a>
The self-closing caps screw onto receptacles
The standard versions with lanyard are compatible with MIL-DTL-38999
and bronze with a wide range of plating finishes
Aluminum caps for the MIL-DTL-38999 range offer a choice of plating finishes,including nickel
The metal cap for the MIL-DTL-38999 range is IP67
Amphenol Socapex's silicone caps with nylon cord withstand temperatures to 200 degrees Celsius
They are a cost-effective alternative and are IP67 rated for harsh environments where damage from dust and moisture is possible
For more information contact Amphenol Socapex online at <a href="http://www.amphenol-socapex.com" target="_blank">www.amphenol-socapex.com</a>
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