Kingsport, TN, August 20, 2010 -- Protokraft today announced the availability of its Sabre Series 11-02 high speed optoelectronic transceivers that improve optical network performance and reliability in harsh environment applications. Protokraft teamed with Souriau; one of the world’s leading suppliers of military / aerospace interconnects; to offer a high performance D38999 / ELIO^® based optical component solution for avionics optical networks.  Protokraft has introduced the Sabre Series 11-02 high speed optoelectronic transceivers with Souriau’s ELIO^® optical interfaces, designed for military, aerospace, industrial or utility applications where significant levels of shock, vibration and extreme temperature ranges are experienced. These components integrate the functions of optical transmitters or receivers into the cylindrical shell of a standard D38999 / ELIO^® size 11-02 optical connector. These components are designed for use in harsh environments where small size, weight reduction and resistance to extreme environmental conditions are valued.