Low Loss Optical Interconnects for Harsh Environments

Optik-D™ Series

IL = 0.06 dB (typ)Conforming
toARINC 801

Catalog C-004-1 Rev A

Optik-D Series

OPTIK-D

ACCOMPANYING CATALOGSTABLE OF CONTENTSThe Optik-D is intended for use in
the Combo-D family of connector

Introduction
Connector Anatomy
Technical Specifications
Exploded View
Guide Pin & Bushing
Terminus Detail
Dimensions
Tooling
Test Data
Part Number Definition
Cable Assemblies
Sales Offices

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products. For a full understandingof this product family and its
accessories, please reference
the Combo-D and Accessories
catalogs found atwww.connectpositronic.com.

INTRODUCTION
WHY FIBER?
High bandwidth
Information in this catalog is proprietary toEMI immune

Positronic and its subsidiaries. Positronic
believes the data contained herein to bereliable. Since the technical information
is given free of charge, the user employs
such information at his own discretion
and risk. Positronic Industries assumes
no responsibility for results obtained ordamages incurred from use of such information in whole or in part.
The following trademarks are owned
by Positronic Industries, Inc.: PositronicIndustries, Inc.®, Positronic®, Connector
Excellence®, P+ logo®, PosiBand®,Reduced wiring bulk and weight

MEDICAL IMAGING

Improved data security

AEROSPACE

Safe in explosive environments

OIL & GAS / MINING

Minimal losses over long distances

TELECOM

Eliminates ground loops
Future proof applications

PosiShop®, Positronic Global Connector
Solutions™, Global Connector Solutions™
and Optik-D™. The color blue as it appears
on various connectors is a trademark ofWHY OPTIK-D?

Positronic Industries, Inc., Registered inU.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES(unless otherwise specified)1) ± 0.13 [0.005] for all diameters2) ± 0.38 [0.015] for all other dimensions
DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETER [INCHES].
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

The Positronic FEDERAL SUPPLY CODE

Ultra low insertion loss of 0.06 dB (typical) means less opticalpower is required, which can mean the difference between an
inexpensive LED laser and a costly solid state laser
Suitable for harsh environments(Cage Code) FOR MANUFACTURERS is 28198

More cost effective than D38999 and ARINC 600-based systems

POSITRONIC® IS AN ITAR REGISTERED COMPANY

Wide availability of accessories

Products described within this catalog may beprotected by the following US patent:#7,115,002 #8,944,697 #9,304,263

OTHER PATENTS PENDING

connectpositronic.com/optik-dCompatible with other ARINC 801 termini
Hybrid connector allows for combination of optical, power, signal
and/or coax in a single connector
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CONNECTOR ANATOMY
Male Connector
Rear of Adapter

Female Connector

The low loss performanceof this system is based ona tight tolerance guide pin
and bushing that act jointly
to keep the fiber cores
precisely aligned.
The guide pins and bushings
are installed at the factory
and are required for properperformance.

Male Adapter

Female Adapter

Guide Bushing

Terminus
Precision Guide Pin

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Description

Value

Type

Multi-mode (Contact technical sales for single mode options)Ferrule1.25mm Zirconia Ceramic

Ferrule Holder

Brass alloy

Ferrule Holder Plating

Electroless nickel, 200 microinches

Rear Body & Crimp Sleeve

Corrosion resistant steel alloy

Passivation

Per SAE-AMS-QQ-PP-35 or ASTM-A-967

Cable Diameter

1.6 to 2.8 [0.065 to 0.110]

End Face Geometry

Meets Telcordia GR-326

Insertion Loss (IL)0.06 dB (typical)

Minimum Loss

0.004 dB

Maximum Loss

0.08 dB

Return Loss (RL)

> 45 dB

Minimum Return Loss

> 45 dB

Temperature Range-55º to 125ºC

Locking System

Jackscrews (required)

Plastic Optical Fiber (POF)

The current Optik-D terminus is intended for glass fiber only. For highvolume applications, a POF terminus can be provided. Contact technicalsales for more information.

Cable Compatibility

Loose jacketed (pull-proof), 1.6mm to 2.8mm [0.065” to 0.110”] øContact technical sales for details regarding tight jacketed and900 µm cable use

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3Pull-proof termini allow for
the use of the connector
without a backshell.

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Optik-D Series

EXPLODED VIEW
During the terminus
installation process,ensure that the terminus
key is aligned with thekeyway on the adapter
and that the terminus is not
rotated during installation.
Although not shown inthis view, jackscrews
are required for proper
performance.
All items shown here except
the termini are installed at
the factory prior to shipment.

C-ClipFemale Connector

Female Adapter

Male Adapter

Male Connector

Dust Seal

Guide Bushing

KeyPrecision Guide Pin

KeywayTerminiJackscrews removed for clarity.

Crimp sleeves shown

GUIDE PIN & BUSHING
Guide pins and bushings
are mandatory for proper
performance and occupy asize 8 contact position asshown here.

3W3

3WK3

Shell Size 2

9W4
The guide pin is installed on
the male connector and thebushing is installed on thefemale connector.
Contact technical sales foroptions to have the guidepin and bushing installed ina different location.

5W58W8

Shell Size 3

17W524W7

13W6

Shell Size 4

Shell Size 5

Red circle indicates location of guide pin or bushing.

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TERMINUS DETAIL
The terminus design
includes a key that aligns
with a corresponding
keyway in the rear body ofthe adapter.

14.20 [0.559] MIN
8.03 [0.316] MAX

11.43 [0.450]
MAX

7.87 [0.310]
7.26 [0.286]

2.26 [0.089] MAX

Each terminus ships with afactory-installed dust coverand a crimp sleeve.

0.71 [0.028]
0.51 [0.020]

Terminus shown here without crimp sleeve.
4.98 [0.196]
4.88 [0.192]

1.07 [0.042] MAXPart Number
OT1260LMX/AA

Ferrule Diameter

126.0 µm

ModeStyleMulti-mode

Pull-proof

KeyContact technical sales for other types of available termini including
those with alternate ferrule diameters and those intended for use with
non-pull-proof cable.
2.74 [0.108] MAX
3.40 [0.134] MAX

OT1260LMX/AA
Crimp sleeve not shown

DIMENSIONS
For all related shelldimensions, please consult
the Combo-D catalog,
C-004.

Shell Dimensions

AB

Assembly Dimensions in Mated Condition
Shell SizeConnector
Variants

A±0.38

B
±0.38

23W3
3WK3

39.14
[1.541]

12.55[0.494]

3

5W5
9W4

53.04
[2.088]12.55[0.494]

6.78 [0.267]

4

17W5
13W6
8W8

69.32
[2.729]12.55[0.494]

Male

5

24W7

66.93
[2.635]15.37[0.605]10.87 [0.428]
Female7.32 [0.288]

Jackscrews removed for clarity. All dimensions nominal.

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TEST DATA
Testing performed at Experior Laboratories in Oxnard, CATESTTEST CONDITIONGROUP AENVIRONMENTAL

GROUP BGROUP CMECHANICALMECHANICALPART 1PART 2

GROUP D
MATING ABILITYRESULTSIL = 0.30 dB Max

Pass

0.06

RL = 20 dB Min

Pass> 45

TypicalAttenuation & Splicing

TIA/EIA-455-171Ax

xx

Return Loss

TIA/EIA-455-107Axxx

Thermal Cycling

TIA-455-3B

x

CIT = ± 0.5 dB
Visual Inspection

Pass-0.02

Humidity

MIL-DTL-24308G
EIA-364-31B Method IVx

CIT = ± 0.5 dB
Visual Inspection

Pass-0.02

Temperature Life

TIA/EIA-455-4Cx

CIT = ± 0.5 dB
Visual Inspection

Pass0.05

Salt Spray

MIL-DTL-24308G
EIA-364-26B Condition Bx

CIT = ± 0.5 dB
Visual Inspection

Pass-0.04

Thermal ShockMIL-DTL-24308G
EIA-364-32F Method A
Condition 1x

CIT = ± 0.5 dB
Visual Inspection

Pass-0.01

Vibration

MIL-DTL-24308G
EIA-364-28F Condition IVx

CIT = ± 0.5 dB
Visual Inspection
Discontinuity Test

Pass-0.01

Shock

MIL-DTL-24308G
EIA-364-27C Condition Ex

CIT = ± 0.5 dB
Visual Inspection
Discontinuity Test

Pass-0.01Maintenance Aging

EIA-364-24Bx

Insertion Force =8 lbs Max

Passn/aMating Durability

MIL-DTL-24308G
EIA-364-09Cx

CIT = ± 0.5 dB
Visual Inspection

Pass

0.01

Cable Pull-Out

TIA-455-6B Method 1x

CIT = ± 0.5 dB
Visual Inspection
Pull Force = 53.4
N for 5 sec

Pass

0.01

Termini Retention
Force

EIA-364-38C Method Ax

Pull Force = 53.4
N for 1 hour
Visual Inspection

Pass

n/a

Return Loss

TIA/EIA-455-107A

RL = 20 dB Min

Pass> 45xxxx

VALUE (dB)

REQUIREMENTx• Test conditions were modified in some cases where the original test condition exceeded the performance limitations of the connector ortermini. A full test report is available upon request.
• In order to pass the test plan requirements, the optical discontinuity could not exceed 1 µsec.
• Testing performed at 1300 nm.

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Optik-D Series

PART NUMBER DEFINITION
Specify a part number by selecting an option from each step.
STEP

1

2

3

4

5

Example

CBF

5W5

F

00

STEP 1 - SERIESCBF – Optik-D Series
STEP 2 - CONNECTOR VARIANTS - Face view of male or rear view of female
Shell
Size 23W33WK3Shell
Size 35W59W4Shell

17W513W68W8Size 4Shell

24W7Size 5STEP 3 - CONNECTOR GENDER
M – MaleF – Female, open entry signal contacts (if applicable), use with 3W3, 3WK3, 5W5 or 8W8.
S – Female, PosiBand closed entry signal contacts (if applicable), not for use with 3W3, 3WK3, 5W5 or8W8.
STEP 4 - ELECTRICAL CONTACT TERMINATION TYPE (IF APPLICABLE)
0 - Use with 3W3, 3WK3, 5W5 or 8W8, order termini separately (see page 5).
*1 1 - Crimp, signal 0.5mm2 [20 AWG], uses CBC Series step molding.
Currently not tooled in 17W5 (male or female) or 13W6 (male).
*1 2 - Solder cup.
*1 4 - Solder tail, right angle (90°) PCB with 11.43 [0.450] contact extension.
*1 5 - Solder tail, right angle (90°) PCB with 7.19 [0.283] contact extension.
*1 59 - Solder tail, right angle (90°) PCB with 13.84 [0.545] contact extension.
*1 Not for use with 3W3, 3WK3, 5W5 or 8W8.
STEP 5 - MOUNTING STYLE
0 - Mounting Hole, Ø 3.05 [0.120].
*2 R2 - Bracket, mounting, right angle (90°) metal, swaged to connector with 4-40 thread fixed female jackscrews and alignment bar.
*2 R6 - Bracket, mounting, right angle (90°) metal, swaged to connector with 0.120 [3.05] Ø mounting hole and alignment bar.
*2 R7 - Bracket, mounting, right angle (90°) metal, swaged to connector with 4-40 threads and alignment bar.
*2 R8 - Bracket, mounting, right angle (90°) metal, swaged to connector with 4-40 locknut and alignment bar.
S5 - Swaged locknut, 4-40 threads*2 Not for use with Code 0, 1 or 2 in Step 4.

JacketTypical Multi-mode Fiber Anatomy
Many optical cables also have strength
members between the jacket and thebuffer for greater durability.

BufferCladding 125 µm

Core 62.5 µm

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STEP 10 - SELECTIVE LOADING
Use this step to specify which size 8 positions will NOT
be populated with optical termini.
I.E. CBF8W8M00ANES-A1A8 would yield an 8W8 with positions A1 and A8
empty so that electrical size 8 contacts can be used in those positions.

STEP 9 - ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OPTIONS/AA - RoHS Compliant
An RoHS compliant connector with stainless steel shells will also have stainless steel hardware(backshell not included).

STEP 8 - SHELL OPTIONS
0 - Zinc plated.
S - Stainless steel, passivated.
X - Tin plated.
Z - Tin plated and dimpled (male connectors only).

STEP 7 - JACKSCREW LOCKING SYSTEMS
0 - Available only when using ‘Y’ or ‘Z’ backshell in Step 6.
T2 - Fixed Female Jackscrews.
E - Rotating Male Jacksrews. Available only with AN backshell in Step 6.
E2 - Rotating Male Screw Locks.

STEP 6 -BACKSHELLS AND ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES
0 - None

2D DRAWINGS & 3D MODELS

Y - Backshell, top opening, plastic with rotating male jackscrews.
Available in shell size 5 only.
Z - Backshell, top and side opening, robust and extended height,
plastic with rotating male jackscrews.
H - Backshell, top opening, metal.
AN - Backshell, lightweight aluminum, nickel finish.
N - Push-on fastener for right angle (90°) mounting brackets.

Once you have made a connector
selection, contact us if you would
like a 3D model or 2D drawing. IfGore-Tex® gasket tape can be used as a protective layer between the fiber and thebackshell cable clamp to prevent chafing.

the drawing does not already exist
in our database, we can create
one for you. We also have a varietyof drawings available from our web
site, www.connectpositronic.com.

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TOOLING
Contact technical salesregarding availability of anLC adapter that allows foruse of industry standard
LC tooling for termination,
inspection and cleaning
purposes of the ARINC 801
optical terminus.
This prevents from having
to purchase and manage
multiple sets of tooling if
customers already own LCtooling.

LC Adapter

ARINC 801 Termination Kits
This kit contains all of the tools and consumables
required for terminating ARINC 801 termini.
Includes:Epoxy curing oven
200X handheld microscope
Front epoxy injection tool
ARINC 801 crimp tool with die set
ARINC 801 polishing puck
FiberSure multi-purpose optical strip tool
Kevlar shears
Carbide scribe tool
ARINC 801 oven cure adapters
ARINC 801 insertion and removal tools
Tweezers
Permanent marker
Metal 6-inch ruler
Optical cleaning fluid
Optical cleaning wipes
Epo-Tek 353ND epoxy
All necessary polishing films
Debris container

Kitco part number: 0741-8002

ARINC 801 Inspection & Cleaning Kits
Designed with input from the commercial airtransport industry, this kit is intended to inspect
and clean ARINC 801 fiber optic connectors foundonboard the aircraft.
Includes:HD-2 display with video probe1.25mm visual fault locator
ARINC 801 cleaning sticks
ARINC 801 cleaning tool
Fiber optic cleaning wipes
Fiber optic grade cleaning fluid
Video probe tips for ARINC 801 and 1.25mm

Kitco part number: 0741-8012

ARINC 801 End Face Cleaning Tool
US Conec IBC brand cleaners use a novel dry
cleaning strand to gently sweep and lift away
contaminates from the end face including:
Arizona road dust
Alcohol residue
Distilled water residue
Skin oil residue
Vegetable residue

Graphite
Salt water residue
Hand lotion
T-shirt lint

US Conec H125 part number: 12910

Insertion / Removal Tool
The Optik-D Series uses a widely available plastic
tool for the insertion and removal of the terminus
from the adapter.

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Mil-spec part number: M81969/14-03

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Cable Assembly Options
Positronic leverages its experience in high reliability connector
manufacturing to build cable assemblies held to high standards. The cable
assembly facility is certified to ISO9001 and AS9100. Contact Positronic
for your optical cable needs.
Capabilities include:- Design, development, engineering support and documentation- Build-to-print- Product prototyping and first articles- Testing- Adherence to IPC-620 standards

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