High Density Versatile Optical Flex Circuitry and Cable Assemblies
The ever-increasing use of fiber optics, particularly in advanced systems such as C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) calls for high density, robust, multipurpose cable assemblies that helps allow the design engineer the flexibility to maximize performance in a minimal amount of space.
Customizable Multifiber Management Solutions
Optical flex circuits manage high fiber counts in small spaces to simplify routing. They offer a multifiber management solution in density constrained environments, without the fragility concerns of fiber routing in these dense spaces. Explore the possibilities with customized application today.
MODULAR: Customizable design to specific substrate size, shape and packaging including pre-selected breakout positions for routing.
RUGGED: Thin film encapsulated fibers for enhanced protection and crossovers that minimize stress while maximizing complex routing
VERSATILE: Multiple connectorization options: Fit to any fiber optic connector solution or get flexibility even with glass fibers.
SHUFFLE TECHNOLOGY: First and only, proprietary TE technology enabling routing based on link routing requirements, in high fiber count connectors
Key Features of Our Flexible Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies
1. Materials
- Fibers: Single mode, multi-mode, radiation hardened, bend insensitive
- Fiber type: ISO grade
- Fiber diameter: 125/250 µm, 80/125 µm and specialty fibers
- Optical flex protection: Conformal coating, thin film encapsulate
2. Environmental
- Operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
- Extended temperature range: -55°C to +125°C
- Humidity: Up to 95%
3. Mechanical
- Fiber retention: 44N per IEC 61300-2-4
- Vibration: 10Hz to 55Hz per IEC 61300-2-1
4. Optical Insertion Loss
- <0.05 dB typically
5. Optical Correctorization
- Pre-terminated to customer specifications
- Multi-fiber, MT based connector( MTP, MPX, MC6 and MT ferrules)
- Single fiber connectors including LightCrimp (LC) and Standard Crimp (SC)
Design Solutions for Flexible Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies
TE Connectivity (TE) has long been one of the industry leaders in fiber optics and our optical flex cable assemblies adds to our family of fiber optic capabilities. They offer the designer multiple options in cable assembly design, connectorization, and routing.
Multilayer Board Solutions
Flex on Backplane Connector Solutions
Embedded Fiber Protection Solutions
Over Molding and Optical Lead Positioning Solutions
Intra-System Mating Solutions
Extensive Optical Shuffle Solutions
TE Fiber Solutions: Unlimited Bandwidth
When it comes to capacity and throughput, no other physical media can come close to matching fiber optics. Whether it’s a component, system, or a network, TE can help you deliver more bandwidth with our fiber optics solutions and products.
