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News Release from: Lemo UK | Subject: Redel D connector
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 06 May 2002
Single-fibre connector is alternative to
splicing
Innovative technology originally developed for the CERN European Organisation for Nuclear Research has been used in the manufacture of the first subminiature single-fibre-optic connector.
Innovative technology, originally developed by Lemo for the CERN European Organisation for Nuclear Research, has been used in the manufacture of the first subminiature single-fibre-optic connector This ground breaking technology has led to the production of the Lemo Redel D Series of connectors which offer an alternative to fibre splicing in confined areas, making them ideal for applications in the avionics, particle physical research, telecommunications and datacommunications industries
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 7 Mar 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Other potential applications include: very small footprint simplex devices; providing fibre in the box/fibre off the board; and interfacing with embedded Bragg gratings, such as structural health monitoring sensors.
The Redel D connector is a rugged connector made from materials which are compatible with radioactive environments.
It features a 'push-pull snap-on' fastening system which ensures a reliable and continuous connection that cannot be accidentally broken.
Other features include fully floating ferrules for improved resistance to vibration, very low insertion loss with both multimode and single-mode fibres and compatibility with TO-18 transmitter/emitter components.
Termination uses single standard epoxy based techniques and special testing is available for handling/mating of this tiny connector.
(This was Electronicstalk's Top Story on 3 May 2002).
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