MIL-DTL-38999 Series 3 Fiber Optic Connector

1.The MIL-DTL-38999 Series III fiber optic connector is a fiber optic connector developed based on the military standard MIL-DTL-38999, representing a widely used type in this series. Designed to meet military specifications, it features resistance to vibration, shock, moisture, and corrosion (e.g., salt fog).
2.It has a wide operating temperature range (e.g., some models from -85°C to +347°C). It supports both single-mode and multimode fiber, offers channel options from 2 to 37, and is compatible with commercial connector interfaces such as ST, FC, SC, and LC. Additionally, it can integrate power and high-speed network functions.
3.Housings: Gold-plated copper
4.Center contacts: Ceramics
5.Insulators: Thermoplastic or thermosetting
6.Insertion loss: ≤0.6dB (≤4Core), ≤0.75dB (≥5Core)
7.Power: 10W
Product Description

MIL-DTL-38999 Series 3 Fiber Optic Connector

High-Performance Military-Grade Optical Solution

When you need reliable fiber optic connectivity for demanding applications, the MIL-DTL-38999 Series 3 Fiber Optic Connector delivers exceptional performance. Built to military determinations, this connector gives predominant resistance to unforgiving natural conditions counting vibration, stun, dampness, and erosion. Whether you're working in aviation, defense, or mechanical situations, this fiber optic connector guarantees reliable flag transmission over extraordinary temperature ranges from -55°C to 85°C, making it your trusted choice for mission-critical applications.

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Why Select Our Military-Grade Fiber Optic Connectors?

Our military-spec fiber optic connectors offer strong development and unwavering quality, with gold-plated copper lodging for erosion resistance and ceramic center contacts for exact optical arrangement. Supporting single-mode and multimode fiber arrangements, they oblige 2 to 37 centers for flexible applications.

You can effectively coordinated them with commercial connector interfacing counting ST, FC, SC, and LC sorts. This adaptability permits you to adjust to different framework necessities without compromising performance.

Technical Fabulousness in Design

These connectors highlight tight resilience plan for exact optical arrangement, minimizing addition misfortune to ≤0.6dB for up to 4 centers and ≤0.75dB for 5+ centers. Lodging materials incorporate aluminum amalgam, stainless steel, and composites, custom-made to your application needs for most extreme flag integrity.

Some models highlight MIL-PRF-29504 certified terminals, giving extra unwavering quality confirmation for basic applications.

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Built for Extraordinary Conditions

These connectors withstand 500 mate/demate cycles, affect strengths up to 980m/s², and vibration from 10Hz to 2000Hz. With 500-hour salt splash resistance and compatibility with powers, coolants, and oils, they perform over a wide temperature run for challenging field conditions.

The MIL-DTL-38999 Series 3 Fiber Optic Connector also supports power integration up to 10W, enabling you to combine optical and electrical functions in a single connection point. This reduces system complexity and improves reliability.

Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Mechanical Performance  
Mate/Demate Cycles 500 cycles
Impact Resistance 980 m/s²
Vibration 10Hz-2000Hz, Acceleration 147m/s²
Tensile Strength ≥800N (main cable connection)
Optical Performance  
Insertion Loss ≤0.6dB (≤4 Core), ≤0.75dB (≥5 Core)
Power Rating 10W
Fiber Support Single-mode and multimode
Channel Options 2 to 37 cores
Materials  
Housing Gold-plated copper
Center Contacts Ceramics
Insulators Thermoplastic or thermosetting
Environmental  
Operating Temperature -55°C to 85°C
Salt Spray Resistance 500 hours
Chemical Resistance Multiple fuels, coolants, oils

Applications Across Industries

These connectors serve critical roles in aerospace systems, military communications, industrial automation, and test equipment. You'll find them in avionics, radar systems, missile guidance, and naval applications where reliability cannot be compromised.

Medical equipment manufacturers choose these connectors for surgical robots and diagnostic systems. Energy sector applications include wind turbine control systems and power grid monitoring equipment.

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Quality Assurance and Manufacturing

Our fabricating handle takes after strict quality control conventions. Advanced fabricating procedures guarantee steady item quality from plan through generation. Accuracy testing disobedient confirm execution details some time recently delivery.

Each connector experiences comprehensive testing counting optical execution confirmation, mechanical push testing, and natural introduction approval. This thorough handle guarantees you get items that meet or surpass determinations.

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Get Your Custom Solution

At Shaanxi Chuangyu Electronic Technology, we understand your unique requirements. Our engineering team customizes specifications and develops non-standard solutions to meet your needs. Located in Xi'an's Chang'an Industrial Park, our facility handles design, manufacturing, testing, and delivery with expert support.

Ready to discuss your fiber optic connectivity requirements? Contact our technical team at postmaster@cymicrowave.com. We'll work with you to identify the optimal MIL-DTL-38999 Series 3 Fiber Optic Connector configuration for your application.

Whether you need standard configurations or custom modifications, we deliver solutions that meet your performance, reliability, and timeline requirements. Let us help you achieve superior optical connectivity in your most demanding applications.

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