Rugged optical transceiver for high-speed avionics and radar applications introduced by Spectrum Control
FAIRVIEW Pa. – Spectrum Control in Fairview, Pa., is introducing OptoXtreme 16010 quad 10G multi-mode optical wavelength (850-nanometer) transceiver for high-speed defense systems such as avionics and radar.
Featuring a proprietary pluggable optical connector interface and ball grid array (BGA) base layer contacts in a hermetic enclosure, the SMT optical transceiver is designed for high-speed mission-critical digital data transfer in harsh environments.
OptoXtreme operates at 20 megabits per second to 10 gigabits per second per channel. The low end of the wide data range enables systems designers to integrate these optical transceivers into legacy systems. OptoXtreme is up to 90 percent lighter and 70 percent lower in volume than traditional copper cabling, so it can transmit and receive much higher data volumes using fewer cables.
The rugged 24.5-by-15.5-millimeter package has a proprietary MT-12 ferrule-based optical front-end that complies with MIL-PRF-38534 Class H and K for extreme vibration and temperatures.
With a temperature range of -50 to 125 degrees Celsius, OptoXtreme offers a high temperature co-fired ceramic (HTCC)-based package with BGA, and brings the inherent advantages of fiber optic cables, such as smaller size, lighter weight, lower attenuation, and faster speed.
For more information contact Spectrum Control online at www.spectrumcontrol.com.
