Project Description

TFOCA-III® Fiber Optic Connectors
Physical Contact Connectors – Hermaphroditic Connectors
The TFOCA-III® series of 6 & 24-channel fiber optic connectors are ideal for environmentally harsh conditions.
The TFOCA-III® design utilizes the latest technology in fiber optic connectivity by incorporating industry standard physical contact ceramic ferrules and alignment sleeves.
Features
- Hermaphroditic design for versatility – enables multiple TFOCA-III® plug assemblies to be daisy-chained
- Removable end cap allows for easy field maintenance and cleaning
- 6 & 24-channel connector design is ideal for high-density harsh environment applications
- Superior cable retention strength is designed to meet 400 lb pull strength while protecting fibers from stress
- Zn-Ni plating provides substantial longevity to corrosive environments. Meets new mandate set by the Environmental Protection Agency for elimination of heavy metal plating
- Commercial ceramic ferrule technology enables TFOCA-III® connector to provision multimode and single mode interconnect with a variety of polishes including SPC and UPC
- Solid core alignment sleeves are more robust than split alignment sleeves
- Hermaphroditic dust cap – plug and/or receptacle dust caps connect together to prevent dust and moisture penetration during deployable conditions
- Optional key positions – four key positions (1,2,3, universal) available, enabling segregation of mated plug/receptacles or plug/plug, through mechanical interface
- Field repairable using existing parts – additional connector components (other than termini) are not required to perform field repair
- Also available in stainless steel, which allows the connector to be used in a variety of applications
Applications
- US Army, Navy, and Marine Corps military tactical deployments
- Oil, gas and geoscience industries
- Mining
- Industrial
- Broadcast
- Disaster recovery

Specifications
Description | Measurement/Detail |
Number of Channels | 6 and 24-channels |
Filter Type | 62.5/125 or 50/125 multimode, 9/125 single mode |
Insertion Loss | 62.5/125 or 50/125 multimode fiber: -0.3dB typical; 9/125 single mode: -0.4dB typical |
Operating Temperature | -46o C to + 71o C |
Shock | EIA/TIA-455-14, Condition A |
Vibration | MIL-STD-1344, Method 2500.1 |
Cable Retention | 400 lb minimum per EIA/TIA-455-6 (Applies to plug and strain relief receptacles) |
Twist | 1,000 cycles per EIA/TIA-455-36 |
Cable Seal Flexing | 100 cycles per MIL-STD-1344, Method 2017, Procedure 1 |
Mating Durability | 500 cycles per EIA/TIA-455-21 |
Crush Resistance | 450 lb minimum per EIA/TIA-455-26 |
EMI Shielding (Receptacle Only) | > 60dB, 15kHz to 10GHz |