MTP Connector Withstands 30 Days of Water Submersion
trans data elektronik (tde) recently introduced a multifiber MTP connector specifically designed to perform in harsh environments including offshore, defense, temporary mobile installations, and fiber-to-the-antenna applications. The Q-ODC has a diameter of 20 millimeters and is designed to operate in temperatures between -40 degrees Celsius and +85 degrees Celsius. It meets the corrosion-resistance specifications of IEC 61300-2-26.
“Thanks to the special ferrule holder and the robust metal housing, the IP68-rated connector withstands vibrations, dirt, dust, and mechanical stress,” tde said when introducing the Q-ODC. “With an integrated MTP ferrule, the Q-ODC 12/24 connector enables higher fiber counts in a small space and offers water resistance that can withstand 30 days in 3 meters of water without loss of performance.”
The connector is built with US Conec’s MT Elite ferrule, and is available in singlemode and multimode versions. 12- and 24-fiber versions are available and the connector “enables fast plug-and-play installations thanks to the push-pull locking mechanism,” tde continued. In terms of performance, typical insertion loss is 0.12 dB for multimode and 0.1 dB for singlemode, while return loss is at least 35 dB for multimode and greater than 75 dB for singlemode.
“The Q-ODC system is based on a modular design that enables quick and safe installation,” tde added. “The interfaces are designed to prevent contamination and damage, which facilitates maintenance and increases the longevity of the connections. In addition, the Q-ODC interfaces are available in different variants to cover different requirements in terms of fiber density, environmental resistance, and connection type.”
Describing the reasons for introducing this connector for use in a number of environments, tde explained, “Originally developed for the fiber-to-the-antenna market, the multifiber connector is increasingly being used in areas such as smart grids, wind energy, defense technology, industrial automation, rail, and offshore applications and mining. This underlines the versatility and reliability of fiber-optic connection solutions for demanding environments.”