Expanded Beam Fiber Optic Connectors

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Expanded beam fiber optic connectors.

Check out the spotters guide below and you will see the most common fiber optic connectors. Contact us now to discuss which option is best suited for your application. Fiber systems international is the only manufacturer that offers expanded beam. Expanded beam eb similar to physical contact connectors eb connectors typically use precision ceramic ferrules to align the fiber to the lens.

Guide to fiber optic connectors. The 3m expanded beam optical ferrule expands the beam between connectors reducing the connector s sensitivity to dust and the need for frequent cleaning. These connectors are generally multifiber connectors and some use expanded beam connector technology for its resistance to dirt and harsh environments. The connector system supports low insertion loss and high return loss connectivity with a common technology for single mode or multimode fibers.

From standard solutions to custom designs we offer reliable cost effective products for mechanical electrical digital analog miniature and harsh environment. The x beam expands and collimates the transmission signal at the mating point. As with pc connections tight tolerance ceramic ferrules are used in conjunction with high quality termination and polishing procedures. Ball lens expanded beam fiber optic connection system.

Examples of these connectors are the mil c 38999 tfoca and hughes.