MATRIX Series Octal Port (16xFiber) D38999 Optoelectronic Transceivers

Matrix series octal port (16xFiber) optical fiber transceivers consist of 16x optoelectronic transmitter or receiver functions integrated into a bulkhead mounted MIL-DTL-38999, Series III receptacle connector. The optical transmitters are 850nm VCSEL lasers. The transmitter input lines are driven with differential CML signals applied to the transmitter (TX+ and TX-) lines. Dual loop, temperature compensated, VCSEL drivers convert the transmitter input signals to suitable VCSEL bias and modulation currents.

The optical receivers consist of PIN and preamplifier assemblies and limiting post-amplifiers. Outputs from the receivers consist of differential CML data signals on the receiver (RX+ and RX-) lines and single ended CMOS indicator functions on the Loss of Signal (LOS) lines. The receiver data lines are squelched upon LOS assertion, preventing errant data generation when an invalid incoming optical signal is presented to the transceiver.  The electrical interface to the Matrix series octal port optical fiber transceivers is a controlled impedance Samtec^® connector enabling interface to a ribbon coax cable or flexible printed circuit assembly.

Matrix series octal port (16xFiber) optical fiber transceivers are vibration isolated, environmentally hardened components designed for use in harsh environment applications.

FEATURES

• Up to 16xTX or RX functions in a rugged metal housing with D38999 connector interface
• D38999 Size 23/21 Shell with M29504/04 multimode or single mode fiber optic contacts
• Compact size and light weight (<8oz.) for simple mounting and installation
• Optical fiber link distances up to 2.0Kilometers
• Suitable for GbE, Fibre Channel, ARINC 818 and sFPDP applications from 125Mbps to 5.0Gbps
• Optical fiber link distances up to 550 Meters (50/125μ 2000MHz*Km MMF)
• Maximum optical channel bit error rate less than 1x10^-12
• Operating temperature range from -55°C to +85°C
• Shock, vibration and immersion resistant per MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-1344
• Aluminum alloy D38999 housings are strong, durable, corrosion resistant and light weight

APPLICATIONS

Matrix series bulkhead mounted optical transceivers enable extremely high speed digital communications
over long distances in harsh environments.

• Gigabit Ethernet switches and peripherals
• Fibre Channel switches and peripherals
• Video displays and display drivers
• High speed sensor data links

The MIL-DTL-38999, Series III shell provides a sealed optical interface that is water-tight to MIL-STD-810 / IP67 / NEMA-4x when mated.  The multimode optical fiber interface supports applications where copper cable link distance, bandwidth, weight or bulk make the use of twisted pair, twinax or quadrax copper conductors unacceptable.

Matrix Documents

Product Brief:  Matrix PB (670.47 kB)

Matrix Datasheet:  T38F-xxxx-HW-DS.pdf (646.52 kB)