EXCALIBUR Series 10Gigabit Ethernet Transponders

Excalibur series optical fiber transponders consist of optoelectronic transmitter and receiver functions integrated into a bulkhead mounted Mil-Dtl-38999, Series III receptacle connector along with the 10Gbps / XAUI SerDes functions. The optical transmitters are 850nm VCSEL lasers. The optical receivers consist of PIN and preamplifier assemblies and limiting post-amplifiers. The XAUI electrical interface to the Excalibur series optical fiber transponders is a Samtec controlled impedance connector enabling interface to a ribbon coax cable or flexible printed circuit assembly. Excalibur series optical fiber transponders are vibration isolated, environmentally hardened components designed for use in harsh environment applications.

APPLICATIONS

Protokraft introduced the EXCALIBUR series dual port (4xfiber) 10 Gigabit Ethernet optical transponders with D38999 fiber optic connector interfaces for military, aerospace, petrochemical, mining, industrial or utility applications where significant levels of shock, vibration and extreme temperature ranges are experienced. These components are designed for use in platforms where small size, weight reduction and resistance to dirt, dust and other contaminants are highly valued. They are particularly well suited to VPX / VITA 46.21 applications where the XAUI protocol is widely used as a backplane interface.

EXCALIBUR series dual port, panel mounted 10 Gigabit Ethernet optical transponders enable high speed communications in harsh environments.

• Civil and military vehicle networking
• 10Gigabit Ethernet network switches, NIC's and many other applications
• Data communication links up to 20Gbps in one connector

The MIL-DTL-38999 Series III shell provides a sealed interface that is water-tight to MIL-STD-810 when mated. EXCALIBUR series dual port (4xfiber) optoelectronic transponders are vibration isolated, environmentally hardened components designed for use in harsh environment applications.

• Panel mounted D38999 interface sealed against liquid and solid contaminants
• Shock and vibration resistant

FEATURES

• 2x XAUI to 10GBase-SR transponder ports in a rugged metal housing with D38999 interface
• D38999 Size 17-08 shell with 4x Mil-T-29504/04 multimode or single mode fiber optic contacts
• Compact size and light weight (<8oz.) for simple mounting and installation
• 10 Gigabit Ethernet optical fiber link distances up to 300 meters
• Operating temperature range from -40°C to +70°C
• Shock, vibration and immersion resistant per MIL-STD-810
• OD-CD, NI or ZN-NI plating meets stringent corrosion resistance performance specifications
• Aluminum housings are strong, durable and light weight
• Samtec EQCD Series electrical connector for SMT interface

Designed to operate in harsh environments, the EXCALIBUR series dual port optoelectronic transponders feature excellent thermal characteristics, high tolerance to vibration and shock and corrosion resistant aluminum housings for exceptional EMI/RFI performance. Standard case operating temperature range is -40°C to +70°C, with a standard storage temperature range of -65°C to +100°C. All operate from 5.0VDC power supplies.

EXCALIBUR DOCUMENTS

Dual Port Excalibur Datasheet:  E38J-4SCK-EF-DS.pdf (408.7 kB)

Dual Port Excalibur Product Brief:  Excalibur Dual Port Product Brief (361 kB)