Fiber Optic Connectors

Single

and

Multimode

Fiber Optic Connectors/Contacts

Overview
Sabritec offers rugged connectors such as the MIL-DTL-38999 to house fiber optic contacts
size 5 and 12 expanded beam, size 16 butt-joint, DIN style and ARINC 801. These technologies
are capable of supporting wide bandwidth applications. All fiber optic connectors and contacts
are offered fully terminated and tested ensuring signal integrity for ruggedized application
environments.
When specifying these rugged connectors, Sabritec also offers a complete line of fiber optic
connectors to terminate to the other end of the cables. These include Ruggedized Single
Channel (RSC), FC, ST, LC Duplex/Simplex, MTP, MT-RJ, and Ruggedized SC connectors.

ARINC 801 Contact

Single terminus design for all connector formats
Pull-proof design (no strain relief backshell needed)
Optical disconnect style available
Hermaphroditic design (same contact on both sides of the connector)
PC or APC ferrule end face
Compatible with multi-mode and single-mode fiber
Standard 1.25 mm LC ferrule and termination process
Cable termination identical to LC connector process
Orientation key allows APC polish for better return loss performance
Size 5 Expanded Beam Contacts

Robust pin & socket versions

Multimode applications 62.5/125
Available for ARINC or MIL-DTL-38999 applications
Reduced influence from alignment errors
Increased protection for fiber
Reduced influence from dirt and debris
Simple cleaning
Insertion loss: -0.8 dB (typical)

Size 12 Expanded Beam Contacts

Fits standard size 12 contact cavities for MIL-DTL-38999 (dimensionally identical to
size 12 electrical contacts per M39029/56-353 and M39029/58-365)
Multimode applications 50/125 and 62.5/125
Insertion loss: 1.0 dB (Typical)
Increased protection for fiber face
Reduced influence from dirt debris and vibration
Simple cleaning
Insert arrangements for MIL-DTL-38999 include: 13-2, 15-4, 17-6, 21-11 and 25-19
(other custom arrangements available, consult factory)

ARINC 801
Pg. 90
MIL-DTL-38999

Pg. 92
Expanded Beam Contacts
Pg. 92
Butt-Joint & DIN
Contacts
Pg. 94

SC/FC/ST/LC
Pg. 95
MTP & MT-RJ
Pg. 96
Cable Ordering

Pg. 97

Size 16 Butt-Joint Contacts

Robust pin and socket design

Multimode applications 62.5/125
Connector formats for MIL-DTL-38999, ARINC 600, EPXB
Excellent optical performance
Fewer parts, easy termination process
Concave polish provides for excellent mechanical performance
Physical contact polish provides low insertion loss and low back reflection

Sabritec does not offer standard QPL slash sheet part #'s for multipin circular and rack & panel connectors. Our connectors are fully intermateable
and interchangeable with all slash sheet part #'s.

Pg. 88

17550 Gillette Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614 www.sabritec.com Tel: (949) 250-1244 Fax (949) 250-1009

Fiber Optic Connectors/Contacts

Overview
Ruggedized Single Channel Connectors

DIN Contacts

Ruggedized construction
Multimode applications
Anti-vibration coupling mechanism on plug
Jam nut receptacle
4 Keyway orientation options
Precision ceramic ferrule
Fiber end faces accessible for cleaning
Low insertion loss: -0. 4 dB (typical)

SC Connectors

LC-Simplex/Duplex

Twist protection pin

Multimode applications
Screw lock mechanism
Low insertion loss: -0.20 dB (typical)

Single mode 6/125, 9/125

Multimode 50/125, 62.5/125
Pull-proof design
RJ-45 style latching mechanism
LC Duplex includes (2) connector bodies + Duplex clip
Low insertion loss: - 0. 10 dB (typical)
Low return loss( Singlemode): min. -45 dB

Ruggedized design
Multimode applications
Precision ceramic ferrule
Simple push-pull mating mechanism
Simple cleaning
Low insertion loss: - 0.4 dB (typical)

FC Connectors

Threaded metal coupling ring

Designed to the NTT-FC standards
Precision ceramic ferrule; also available in
metal ferrule
Connector mating using bulkhead feedthrough adapters
Low insertion loss: -0.4dB (typical)

ST Connectors

Rugged metal bayonet coupling ring

Keyed for repeatable performance
Precision ceramic ferrule
Low insertion loss: < 0.5 dB max, < 0.3 dB typical
Connector mating using bulkhead feed-through adapters

MT-RJ Connector

MTP Connector

Small 2 fiber design (conforms to SFF)

Multimode applications 50/125um, 62.5/125 um
Singlemode applications 6/125, 9/125um
Reduces required space by 50% throughout
the network
RJ-45 latching mechanism
Low insertion loss:
- 0.35dB typical MultiMode
- 0.25dB typical Singlemode
Low return loss (Singlemode): > -35 dB

High density connection replaces 12

single-fiber connections (SFF)
Push-pull latch
Terminates ribbon fibers or ribbonized single fibers
Keyed to ensure proper orientation
Multimode applications 50/125 um, 62.5/125 um
Singlemode applications 9/125 um
Simple cleaning
Ideal for high density cabling systems and data
center connectivity
Low insertion loss: - 0.20 dB (typical)
Low return loss (Singlemode): > -55 dB

17550 Gillette Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614 www.sabritec.com Tel: (949) 250-1244 Fax (949) 250-1009

Pg. 89

ARINC 801 Technology

Part Numbering Scheme for ARINC 600 and MIL-DTL-38999
The ARINC 801 fiber optic terminus is the next generation of butt-joint interconnect technology allowing for higher
density multichannel connectors to be achieved. With its standard 1.25 mm ferrule and sleeve, the ARINC 801
terminus is designed for both multimode and single-mode applications and is compatible with standard LC termination
processes. The terminus is available both as a pull-proof design and a general use design for tight jacketed cable.
For the pull-proof design, the cable jacket is crimped on an external body and a floating mechanism avoids any loss
of performance when pulling on the cable. This feature allows for the use of the connector without a backshell.
Standard connector formats include MIL-DTL-38999 type, MIL-DTL-83527 type, ARINC 600 and ARINC 781.
Sabritec has successfully passed qualification testing of its Size 16 ARINC 801 terminus for single and multi-mode
applications. Qualification test results show that Sabritecs ARINC 801 terminus maintains its low loss while being
intermateable/interoperable with qualified termini and connectors. For complete qualification test results visit:
www.sabritec.com/ARINC801Qual.pdf.

Part Number Description Code

38999 - B - R - C - 25-61 - P - N

PREFIX:

POLERIZATION:
N, A, B, C, D, E

SHELL STYLE:
J - Jam Nut
B - Box Mount
W - Wall Mount
P - Plug

CONTACT TYPE:
P - Pin
S - Socket
INSERT ARRANGEMENT:
13-04, 15-06, 21-16

MOUNTING:
F - Front Mount
R - Rear Mount

MATERIAL/PLATING:
C - Aluminum Alloy/Cadmium over Nickel
N - Aluminum Alloy/Electroless Nickel
S - Stainless Steel/Electroless Nickel
CC - Composite/Cadmium over Nickel
CN - Composite/Electroless Nickel
(Consult factory for alternate plating options)

ARINC 600 Part Description Code

600 - 2 - P - N - 150 - P - 150 - P - 13C2 - P - S

PREFIX:
SHELL SIZE:
1, 2, 3
SHELL STYLE:
P- Plug
R - Receptacle
PLATING:
C - Cadmium (Yellow Chromate)
N - Electroless Nickel

Pg. 90

CONTACT TERMINATION:
S - Solder Cup
P - PC Tail
C - Crimp
INSERT ARRANGEMENTS:
Cavity A, B, C, D, E, F
CONTACT TYPE:
P - Pin (Front Release/Rear Removable PC Tail Version)
S - Socket (Rear Release/Rear Removable Cable Mount)

17550 Gillette Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614 www.sabritec.com Tel: (949) 250-1244 Fax (949) 250-1009

ARINC 801
Size 16 ARINC 801 Contact/Insert Arrangements
Size 16 ARINC 801
.320 MAX
CABLE JACKET RANGE
.068 - .103

.297
.484 MAX
AFTER CRIMPING

.020

.042 MAX
.1585 MAX

.004
.024

POLARIZATION KEY

.134 MAX

.108 MAX

.194
AFTER POLISHING

FERRULES DIM. PER TIA/EIA

604-10A

.116 MAX
AFTER CRIMPING

(.559 MIN.)
FORWARD POSITION

Part Number

Mode

Style

Polish

238500-8000

Multi

Pull Proof Loose Jacket

PC

238500-8001

Multi

Tight Jacket

PC

238500-8002

Single

Pull Proof Loose Jacket

PC

238500-8003

Single

Pull Proof Loose Jacket

APC

238500-8004

Single

Tight Jacket

PC

238500-8005

Single

Tight Jacket

APC

MIL-DTL-38999 Insert Arrangement

ARRANGEMENT
13-04

ARRANGEMENT
15-06

ARRANGEMENT
21-16
Plug
L

Plug
Plug

Receptacle
2x Guide Pin

2x Guide Pins

A
B

E
D

D
C

B
C

2x Guide Pin Holes

J
R

P
D

2x Guide Pin holes

A
B

Receptacle

Receptacle

2x Guide Pins

2x Guide Pin Holes

ARINC 600 Insert Arrangement

ARRANGEMENT
12F5C2

ARRANGEMENT
17F12Q2

ARRANGEMENT
20F12T8/20F12Q8

ARRANGEMENT
36F36
SLEEVE HOLDER
SCREW HOLES
-3 CAVITIES(RECEPTACLE)

SLEEVE HOLDER
SCREW HOLE
(RECEPTACLE)
SLEEVE HOLDER
SCREW HOLE
(RECEPTACLE)

SLEEVE HOLDER
SCREW HOLE
(RECEPTACLE)

1
5

10

11

6
9

7
10

11

4
7

10

11

1
8

AA

12

12

13

DD

EE

21

25
16

4
8

7
10

11

14

15

18

17

14
15

12

BB
CC

13

2
6

12

2
6

17

22

23

26

27

20
24

28
31

30

29

16
19

32

FF
GG

QTY

CONTACT SIZE

12 (ELECTRICAL)

16 (ELECTRICAL)

5 (QUADRAX)

16 (OPTICAL TERMINI)

33

HH

34

35

36

CAVITY I.D.
1 THRU 4

QTY

CONTACT SIZE

CAVITY I.D.

12

16 (OPTICAL TERMINI)

1 THRU 12

QTY

6 THRU 7

16 (ELECTRICAL)

13 THRU 15

12

16 (OPTICAL TERMINI)

1 THRU 12

8 THRU 12

8 (QUADRAX)

16 THRU 17

8 (TWINAX/QUADRAX)

AA THRU HH

CONTACT SIZE

CAVITY I.D.
QTY
36

CONTACT SIZE
16 (OPTICAL TERMINI)

17550 Gillette Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614 www.sabritec.com Tel: (949) 250-1244 Fax (949) 250-1009

CAVITY I.D.
1 THRU 36

Pg. 91

MIL-DTL-38999 Fiber Optic Connectors

Size 5 Expanded Beam Fiber Optic Insert Cavities
MIL-DTL-38999 Size 21-4 Fiber Optic Plug
(

)
Y

Polarization

Polarization

P/N 23640Y-2000

MIL-DTL-38999 Size 21-4 Fiber Optic Receptacle

(

P/N 23640Y-3000

Size 5 Expanded Beam Lens Pin Contact

P/N 239433-8000

Size 5 Expanded Beam Lens Socket Contact

P/N 239333-8000
Pg. 92

17550 Gillette Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614 www.sabritec.com Tel: (949) 250-1244 Fax (949) 250-1009

Size 12 Expanded Beam Contacts

Pin and Socket Contacts for MIL-DTL-38999
Sabritecs new Expanded Beam Fiber Optic Contact technology is specifically
designed to fit into standard size 12 cavities of MIL-DTL-38999 Series I, III and IV
connectors. The size 12 contact provides a robust fiber optic interconnection with
low susceptibility to contamination and fits a variety of cable types with diameters
from 1.6 to 2.2 mm with additional versions available upon request. The contacts are
rear release/rear removable with standard size 12 removal tools.

Size 12 Expanded Beam Pin Contact

CONTACT BODY

(.179)

(.151)

(.093)

(.033)
(.364)

(1.236)

PN: 238633-8000

Size 12 Expanded Beam Socket Contact

ALIGNMENT SLEEVE

(.150)

(.179)

CONTACT BODY
(.151)

(.093)

(.033)

(.585)
(1.465)

PN: 238733-8000

Sample Size 12 Insert Arrangements

Standard Insert Arrangements for MIL-STD-1560

Specifications

2 #12
13-2

Pg. 42

4 #12
15-4

6 #12
17-6

11 #12
21-11

19 #12
25-19

Operating Temperature

-40C to + 85C

Fiber Types

Multimode:
50/125 m
62.5/125 m

Insertion Loss

1.0 dB (Typical)

Cable Diameter

1.6mm to 2.2mm

Ferrules

Zirconia Ceramic

Contact Body

ARCAP

Alignment Sleeve

Stainless Steel

17550 Gillette Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614 www.sabritec.com Tel: (949) 250-1244 Fax (949) 250-1009

Butt-Joint & DIN Contacts

Size 16 Butt-Joint and DIN 41626-3 Contacts
ARINC 404 Size 16 Butt-Joint Pin Contact

P/N 238533-8000

ARINC 404 Size 16 Butt-Joint Socket Contact

P/N 238433-8000

MIL-DTL-38999 Size 16 Butt-Joint Pin Contact Conforming to M29504/4

(.701)
(.297)
(.031)

P/N 238533-8004

(.102)

(.062)
(.005)

(.130)

MIL-DTL-38999 Size 16 Butt-Joint Socket Contact Conforming to M29504/5

(1.055)
(.679)
(.595)

P/N 238433-8004
(.110) (.062)

(.005)

(.130)

Fiber Optic Pin Contact Per DIN 41626-3

.118 MAX

(.189)

.098
MAX

.236
MAX

.183 MAX

P/N 239933-8000

.129 MIN
.650 MAX

(.394)

Fiber Optic Socket Contact Per DIN 41626-3

.098 MIN
.032 X 45

(.189)
.236
MAX

.183 MAX

.260
MIN
(.386)

Pg. 94

P/N 239933-8004

.129 MIN
.650 MAX

17550 Gillette Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614 www.sabritec.com Tel: (949) 250-1244 Fax (949) 250-1009

Fiber Optic Connectors

Ruggedized Single Channel/FC/ST/LC Connectors
Fiber Optic Ruggedized Single Channel Plug
Y

Polarization

P/N 230533-200Y

Fiber Optic Ruggedized Single Channel Jam Nut Receptacle

Y

Polarization

P/N 230633-300Y

Fiber Optic FC Plug

(1.857)

(.079)
(KEY)

P/N 230033-2040

(.380) (.098)

(.155)

(.035)
COATED FIBER

M8 x 0.75
METRIC THREAD

Fiber Optic ST Plug

(1.778)
(.314)

P/N 230033-2044

(.372) (.098)

LC Duplex

LC Simplex
.165
.173
.126
.132

.165
.173
.126
.132

.165
.173
.126
.132

.423
.444

.087
.094

.00004980
.00005020

2X .00004980
.00005020

.049083
.049193

.174
.178

4XR

.106
.110

.250 MAX

.0118
8XR
.0197

.118
.126

.0118
.0197
.174
.178

.174
.178

.174
.178

2.00 MAX
.411 MAX

.335
.343

Mechanical Reference Plane

Optical Reference Plane

Mechanical Reference Plane

Optical Reference Plane

.335
.343

.250 MAX

.118
2X .126

.50 MAX

2.0 MAX

.411 MAX

.106
.110

.049083
2X .049193

.174
.178

.250 MAX

Connector P/N: 239033-2000

Adapter P/N: 239033-4000

Connector P/N: 239033-2001

Adapter P/N: 239033-4001

17550 Gillette Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614 www.sabritec.com Tel: (949) 250-1244 Fax (949) 250-1009

Pg. 95

Fiber Optic Connectors

MTP & MT-RJ Connectors
MTP Connector
(.039)

(.905)

(1.795)

(.075)

Plug P/N:
Receptacle P/N:
Adapter P/N:

(.492)

239033-2002 (Shown)
239033-3000
239033-4002

MT-RJ Connector
(1.783) MTRJ SS BOOT
(1.941) MINI - ZIP BOOT
(1.319) MTRJ SS BOOT
(1.488) MINI - ZIP BOOT

(.382)

(.268)

(.362)

(2.157) MTRJ SS BOOT

(2.327) MINI - ZIP BOOT

Plug P/N:
Receptacle P/N:
Adapter P/N:

Pg. 96

239033-2003 (Shown)
239033-3001
239033-4003

17550 Gillette Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614 www.sabritec.com Tel: (949) 250-1244 Fax (949) 250-1009

Fiber Optic Size 16 Insert Arrangements

MIL-DTL-38999 Connectors for Butt-Joint Contacts
Part Number Description Code
230033-2044 _

12

_ 006 _ 19

_ 238433-8004

Connector/Contact
Part Number
Cable Group #

See Cable Chart Below

Fiber Group #

See Note 4 Below

Cable Length
In Inches

Connector/Contact
Part Number

17550 Gillette Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614 www.sabritec.com Tel: (949) 250-1244 Fax (949) 250-1009

Pg. 97

Pg. 98

17550 Gillette Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614 www.sabritec.com Tel: (949) 250-1244 Fax (949) 250-1009