PROTOKRAFT Introduces MATRIX Series Octal Port (16xFiber) D38999 Optoelectronic Transceivers

Kingsport, TN, September 12, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Protokraft today announced the availability of its MATRIX series octal port (16xfiber) optical transceivers with D38999 fiber optic external connector interfaces to improve the performance and reliability of high speed communication links in harsh environment applications. The MATRIX series octal port (16xFiber) optical transceivers are available with 16xoptical transmitters, 16xoptical receivers or 8xtransmitters + 8xreceivers. The external interface of the MATRIX series octal port (16xfiber) optical transceivers is a D38999/23-21 fiber optic connector with up to 16xM29504/4 multimode or single mode fiber optic ports. The internal electrical interface of the MATRIX series octal port optical transceiver is a ribbon coax cable to *Samtec® SMT connector assembly enabling interconnection to a motherboard, daughter card or backplane. Power to the unit (3.3VDC) is supplied through the Samtec connectors.

Protokraft introduced the MATRIX series octal port (16xfiber) optical transceivers with D38999 fiber optic connector interfaces for military, aerospace, petrochemical, mining, industrial or utility applications where significant levels of shock, vibration and extreme temperature ranges are experienced. These components are designed for use in platforms where small size, weight reduction and resistance to dirt, dust and other contaminants are highly valued.

MATRIX series octal port, panel mounted optical transceivers enable high speed communications in harsh environments.

Civil and military vehicle networking
sFPDP, sRIO, 1x/2x/4xFC, GbE, PCI-e and many other applications
Data communication links up to 80Gbps in one connector

The MIL-DTL-38999 Series III shell provides a sealed interface that is water-tight to MIL-STD-810 when mated. MATRIX series octal port (16xfiber) optoelectronic transceivers are vibration isolated, environmentally hardened components designed for use in harsh environment applications.

Panel mounted D38999 interface sealed against liquid and solid contaminants
Shock and vibration resistant

Features

Up to 16xTX or RX functions in a rugged metal housing with D38999 connector interface
D38999 Size 23/21 shell with Mil-T-29504/04 multimode or single mode fiber optic contacts
Compact size and light weight (<8oz.) for simple mounting and installation
Suitable for any application from 125Mbps to 5.0Gbps
Optical fiber link distances up to 2.0Kilometers
Operating temperature range from -55°C to +85°C
Shock, vibration and immersion resistant per MIL-STD-810
OD-CD, NI or ZN-NI plating meets stringent corrosion resistance performance specifications
Aluminum housings are strong, durable and light weight
Samtec EQCD series electrical connector for SMT interface

Designed to operate in harsh environments, the Matrix series octal port optoelectronic transceivers feature excellent thermal characteristics, high tolerance to vibration and shock and corrosion resistant aluminum housings for exceptional EMI/RFI performance. Standard case operating temperature range is -55°C to +85°C, with a standard storage temperature range of -65°C to +100°C. All operate from 3.3VDC power supplies.

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