FOBEX Expanded Beam Connector
When mission-critical communications depend on reliable fiber optic connectivity, traditional physical-contact fiber connectors can be vulnerable to contamination, vibration, moisture, and repeated mating cycles. FOSTEC's FOBEX Expanded Beam Connector series overcomes these challenges with non-contact optical technology designed to deliver dependable performance in the world's harshest operating environments.
Available from Powell Electronics, FOBEX connectors combine rugged construction, IP68 environmental sealing, exceptional durability, and flexible configuration options to support demanding defense, broadcast, offshore, industrial, transportation, and energy applications.
Key Features
- Expanded beam, non-contact fiber optic technology
- Hermaphroditic connector design—no adapters required
- IP68 waterproof and dustproof protection
- Up to 3,000 mating cycles
- Resistant to shock, vibration, and impact
- Operating temperatures from -40°C to +85°C
- Available in aluminum or stainless steel shells
- Supports multimode and single-mode fiber
- Configurations from 1 to 24 optical channels
- Optional integrated electrical contacts
- Straight and 90° connector options available
- Multiple bulkhead and plug configurations
Built For Harsh Environments
- Military communications systems
- Tactical battlefield networks
- Mobile command shelters
- Naval ships and submarines
- Offshore platforms
- Oil & gas facilities
- Mining and tunneling equipment
- Railway communication systems
- Broadcast infrastructure
Performance Highlights
- Insertion loss as low as 0.5 dB
- Return loss up to 40 dB typical (single-mode)
- IP68 environmental sealing
- 500 free-fall drops from 1.2 meters
- High vibration resistance (20–500 Hz)
- Cable retention up to 1500 N (cable dependent)
Flexible Connector Configurations
FOBEX is available in four connector sizes to accommodate a wide variety of system requirements:
- Mini
- Junior
- Senior
- Maxi
Connector styles include:
- Straight Plug
- Bulkhead D-Hole
- Bulkhead Square Flange
- Optional 90° backshell versions for space-constrained installations
Applications That Demand Reliability
When network uptime cannot be compromised, FOBEX expanded beam connectors provide dependable optical connectivity in environments where conventional fiber optic connectors are prone to failure due to contamination or repeated field use.
Whether supporting military communications, offshore operations, transportation infrastructure, or industrial automation, FOBEX delivers the rugged reliability engineers require for mission-critical systems.
Datasheets and Catalogs
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