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AMPHENOL FS3H OUTDOOR HERMAPHRODITIC FIBRE OPTIC CONNECTOR

Introduction

Amphenol Fibre Systems International (AFSI) offers hermaphroditic fiber optic connectors for deployable fiber optic communication  requirements.  These connectors are designed to be the industry’s most rugged connector providing easy maintenance and superior optical performance.

AFSI’s line of FS3H hermaphroditic connectors allows the ultimate in flexibility.  FS3H plugs can function as either a plug or a receptacle to fit any system design.  With these connectors, cable assemblies can be daisy-chained to provide the required length of cable for each specific deployment condition.

The FS3H connector line meets or exceeds the pertinent requirements of SMPTE (Society of Movie Picture and Television Engineers) standard 358M on harsh environment multi channel fiber optic connectors suitable for deployment in demanding outdoor broadcast applications, including high definition television (HDTV) signal transmission.

Specifications

Application

• Deployable Broadcast Networks, including HDTV
• Military Tactical Deployable Systems
• Outdoor Fibre Optic Interconnect
• Emergency Restoration Systems
• Ship to Shore Communications

Features

• 2 and 4-channel configurations
• Single mode and multimode compatible
• Field maintainable removable cap for easy termini cleaning
• Sealed floating ferrule technology
• Ultra PC polish optional
• Assemblies available on reels
• Hermaphroditic design for plug-to-plug connections

Benefits

• Unique removable cap enables the user to quickly and easily access the termini for cleaning or re-polishing
• FS3H plugs can function as either plugs or receptacle to fit any system design
• Superior optical performance is obtained by sealed, free-floating ferrule
• Single mode supports broadband requirements

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