The LightCONEX® LC Series of optical plug-in and backplane module connectors for VPX systems are Smiths Interconnects’ answers to the stringent SWaP requirements of today’s defense applications in which fiber optics are replacing high bandwidth copper interconnects.
This VPX series of active, blind-mate optical interconnect solutions offer flexibility, light weight, very high bandwidth, and forward compatibility.
These active, blind-mate optical interconnects are revolutionary solutions for VPX systems that include a fixed, plug-in module connector and a floating backplane connector compatible with the proposed VITA 66.5 standard. The low-profile plug-in module connector is screwed on the board edge through an interposer, saving board space and eliminating fiber cable handling. The backplane connector has a spring-loaded mechanical transfer (MT) ferrule to ensure a secure optical mating connection under extreme shock and vibration conditions.
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The LightCONEX® series of optical plug-in and backplane module connectors for VPX systems is Smiths Interconnects’ answer to the stringent SWaP requirements of today’s defense applications in which fiber optics are replacing high bandwidth copper interconnects. This VPX series of active, blind-mate optical interconnects solution offers flexibility, light weight, very high bandwidth, and forward compatibility. The LightCONEX active blind-mate optical interconnect is a revolutionary solution for VPX systems that includes a fixed, plug-in module connector and a floating backplane connector compatible with proposed VITA 66.5 standard.
The LightCONEX® optical interconnect family includes plug-in and backplane module connectors that have been developed to be compliant with the forthcoming VITA 66.5 standard and in alignment with the SOSA™ technical standard. These active blind-mate optical interconnects are revolutionary solutions for VPX systems and meet the stringent SWaP requirements of today’s defense applications in which high-bandwidth fiber optic transceivers are replacing copper interconnects.
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