TFOCA-III

TFOCA-IIIĀ® Fiber Optic Connectors

Physical Contact Connectors – Hermaphroditic Connectors

The TFOCA-IIIĀ® series of 6 & 24-channel fiber optic connectors are ideal for environmentally harsh conditions.

The TFOCA-IIIĀ® design utilizes the latest technology in fiber optic connectivity by incorporating industry standard physical contact ceramic ferrules and alignment sleeves.

Features

  • Hermaphroditic design for versatility – enables multiple TFOCA-IIIĀ® plug assemblies to be daisy-chained
  • Removable end cap allows for easy field maintenance and cleaning
  • 6 & 24-channel connector design is ideal for high-density harsh environment applications
  • Superior cable retention strength is designed to meet 400 lb pull strength while protecting fibers from stress
  • Zn-Ni plating provides substantial longevity to corrosive environments. Meets new mandate set by the Environmental Protection Agency for elimination of heavy metal plating
  • Commercial ceramic ferrule technology enables TFOCA-IIIĀ® connector to provision multimode and single mode interconnect with a variety of polishes including SPC and UPC
  • Solid core alignment sleeves are more robust than split alignment sleeves
  • Hermaphroditic dust cap – plug and/or receptacle dust caps connect together to prevent dust and moisture penetration during deployable conditions
  • Optional key positions – four key positions (1,2,3, universal) available, enabling segregation of mated plug/receptacles or plug/plug, through mechanical interface
  • Field repairable using existing parts – additional connector components (other than termini) are not required to perform field repair
  • Also available in stainless steel, which allows the connector to be used in a variety of applications

Applications

  • US Army, Navy, and Marine Corps military tactical deployments
  • Oil, gas and geoscience industries
  • Mining
  • Industrial
  • Broadcast
  • Disaster recovery

Specifications

Description Measurement/Detail
Number of Channels 6 and 24-channels
Filter Type 62.5/125 or 50/125 multimode, 9/125 single mode
Insertion Loss 62.5/125 or 50/125 multimode fiber: -0.3dB typical; 9/125 single mode: -0.4dB typical
Operating Temperature -46o C to + 71o C
Shock EIA/TIA-455-14, Condition A
Vibration MIL-STD-1344, Method 2500.1
Cable Retention 400Ā lb minimum per EIA/TIA-455-6 (Applies to plug and strain relief receptacles)
Twist 1,000 cycles per EIA/TIA-455-36
Cable Seal Flexing 100 cycles per MIL-STD-1344, Method 2017, Procedure 1
Mating Durability 500 cycles per EIA/TIA-455-21
Crush Resistance 450Ā lb minimum per EIA/TIA-455-26
EMI Shielding (Receptacle Only) > 60dB, 15kHz to 10GHz