Amphenol Fiber Systems Introduces VITA 87 High-Density MT Connectors for Aerospace
Amphenol Fiber Systems, through distributor Interstate Connecting Components (ICC), introduced VITA 87 high-density circular MT connectors, bringing high-density fiber optic interconnect solutions in MIL-DTL-38999 Series III packaging to military and aerospace platforms .
Technical Specifications:
Supports up to 192 fibers in a compact size-15 shell with 4 MTs .
Available in shell sizes 11, 13, and 15 .
Accommodates both physical contact (PC) and expanded beam (EB) MT ferrule configurations for single-mode and multimode applications .
Features three levels of alignment precision: shell-to-shell, insert-to-insert, and MT guide pin alignment .
Operating temperature range: -46°C to +85°C .
Applications: Military radars, avionics, airborne electronic warfare systems, and commercial airframe platforms .
These connectors support the demanding requirements of harsh-environment aerospace and defense applications while maintaining compatibility with MIL-DTL-38999 Series III accessories
