TE Connectivity VITA 66 Connectors
TE Connectivity VITA 66 Connectors support high-density optical interconnects in backplane and daughtercard configurations using MT ferrules. These connectors provide alignment features, floating receptacle inserts, and compatibility with 3U and 6U VPX systems. The VITA 66 connectors support a maximum operating temperature of +85°C and a maximum durability of 250 cycles. These devices feature a maximum mating force of 22N and bench handling shock of 32 total drops per connector half. Typical applications include embedded computing, avionics, radar, imaging, and secure communication systems.
Features
- Common mounting interface
- Designed to maximize optical performance
- Floating receptacle insert
- Full-size and half-size connector modules
- Module design based on proven optical termini
- Proper positioning on the backplane and the daughtercard
- Supports multiple fiber-optic interconnect solutions
Applications
- Avionics and vetronics
- Embedded computing
- Imaging and targeting
- Processing
- Radar
- Secure communications
Technical Specifications
| Parameters | Values |
|---|---|
| Maximum Operating Temperature | +85°C |
| Maximum Durability | 250 cycles |
| Maximum Mating Force | 22N |
| Shock | 50g |
| Temperature Cycling | 21 cycles between -40°C to +85°C |
