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News Release from: Radiall | Subject: LuxCis
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 03 October 2003
New generation of fibre-optic
interconnection
The LuxCis fibre-optic interconnect is a new single- and multi-channel connector solution for harsh environments based on high-density low-cost butt-joint termination.
The LuxCis fibre-optic interconnect is a new single- and multi-channel connector solution for harsh environments based on high-density low-cost butt-joint termination The new design features off-the-shelf components from the telecomms industry incorporated into a simple and robust design
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 18 Oct 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Connector chosen for new ARINC standard
The LuxCis high-density low-cost fibre-optic butt-joint physical contact has been chosen for the ARINC 801 standard.
The LuxCis termination is designed both for multimode and single-mode applications.
The LuxCis termination is based on a standard 1.25mm ferrule and sleeve and is compatible with standard LC polishing process.
The termination is a full "pull-proof" design: the cable jacket is crimped on the contact to avoid any loss of contact when pulling on the cable.
This feature, which is available only with a semi-loose cable jacket, allows the use of LuxCis terminations without a connector backshell.
Initially used in military and aerospace applications, the LuxCis fibre-optic interconnect system is available in standard connector formats such as MIL-DTL-38999, Arinc 600 and EPXA and B.
The connector design includes a removable sleeve holder, which provides easy access to the contact.
The LuxCis termination can be inserted and removed into the connector cavity with a standard size 16 removal tool.
The LuxCis fibre-optic interconnect has been selected for a number of major commercial and military aircraft programmes.
The first commercial aeroplane equipped with LuxCis will be flying in October 2003.
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