Fibre Optic Connectors
AMPHENOL HERMAPHRODITIC DUPLEX MINIATURE SERIES

Introduction

The Fibre Optic Hermaphroditic range has now developed an additional product, the Hermaphroditic Duplex. This product has been specially designed to facilitate the interconnection of Fibre Optic Cable Assemblies, thus eliminating the need for polarising the assemblies and the use of in-line adapters.

Specifications

Description	Measurement/Detail
Insertion Loss	Typically 0.3dB using 62.5/125
Repeatability	<0.15dB
Fibre Types	50/125 62.5/125
Termination Method	Epoxy / Polish
Temperature Range	-55oC / +85oC cable dependent
Durability	500 matings

Material

Shell : Aluminium
Ferrule : Zirconia
Alignment Sleeve : Ceramic
Seals : Silicone

Features

Lightweight, small design, outer diameter of coupling ring measures less than 22.00mm
Low loss ceramic PC technology in multimode and single mode
Connector and monobloc environmentally sealed
Fully hermaphroditic wipe clean bayonet mating mechanism
Fully removable front receptacle shell for cleaning
Plug backshell allows for the removal of the ferrule monobloc for ease of cleaning
Choice of materials and plating
High tension cable load capability