F Series

F Series

Heavy Duty Modular Coupler

Designed to secure signal transmissions in the sensitive area located between coaches of all types of rail vehicles, from high speed trains to metros and trams.

The F series is equipped with modular inserts offering a combination of fibre optics, high speed Ethernet twinax or quadrax, power and standard hyperboloid signal contacts. The connector's ruggedized aluminium shell guarantees an excellent resistance to the high levels of shocks and vibrations on-board rail vehicles. It also meets the requirements of harsh environments in terms of corrosion resistance (500 hours minimum) and sealing (IP66 according to CEI60529).

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Mixed signal, power, data and fiber optic contacts
IP68 heavy duty aluminum shell
Suitable for EN Railway cables
Removable and interchangeable modules
Complete solution with cable

Distribution agreement with Heilind Electronics

The agreement with Heilind Inc. completes the business relationship already existing with Heilind in Europe and Asia, making the company a global partner for the distribution of Smiths Interconnect’s products.
Smiths Interconnect acquires Reflex Photonics

Reflex complements Smiths Interconnect’s product offering with the addition of a core fibre optic capability that will help address the needs arising from high speed data transmission in market segments requiring high reliability.
Reliability Testing of COTS Fibre Optic Transceivers for Defense, Avionics, and Space Applications

Optical communication is a proven technology that has been deployed in harsh defense and avionics applications for a large number of years.
Understanding the Test Criteria of Optical Fiber Transceivers Used in Space

In space, high performance components must be able to deliver reliably in the punishing environment. It is optical transceivers that drive transmissions, converting signals to and from a copper-resident format. Fiber optics communications provide high bandwidth and low latency signaling. Signal transmissions through fiber optic cables (FOCs) provide immunity to EM/RFI interference, crosstalk, and voltage level surges. Fiber optics’ accuracy and reliability exceeds traditional cabling. Covering 1,000 feet requires four pounds of FOC versus 39 pounds of copper wiring, and fiber optics also consume less energy than copper. To convert electrical signals from circuitries with copper output to fiber optics, optical fiber transceivers are usually required.