Amphenol Fiber Systems Introduces VITA 87 High-Density MT Connectors
Amphenol Fiber Systems introduced VITA 87 high-density circular MT connectors in MIL-DTL-38999 Series III packaging, bringing compact, high-fiber-count solutions to military and aerospace applications .
Key Specifications:
Supports up to 192 fibers in a compact size-15 shell with 4 MTs
Shell sizes 11, 13, and 15 available
Accommodates both physical contact (PC) and expanded beam (EB) MT ferrule configurations
Three levels of alignment precision: shell-to-shell, insert-to-insert, and MT guide pin alignment
Operating temperature: -46°C to +85°C
Applications:
Military radars
Avionics and airborne electronic warfare systems
Commercial airframe platforms
The connectors maintain compatibility with MIL-DTL-38999 Series III accessories, supporting demanding harsh-environment aerospace and defense requirements.
