Optical circular connector combines a high pin count with small size

Hirose has developed a compact, waterproof optical connector with a built-in MT (mechanical transfer) ferrule. The waterproof (IP67-rated) MF11BMT Series circular connector offers a space saving interface with high pin counts in a rugged, small form factor that enables size reduction of broadcasting equipment, machine vision cameras, communication / base station transmission, and more. Supporting 8K broadcasting device standards, the series optical connector is compliant with the Association of Radio Industries and Business (ARIB STD-B58) and International Telecommunication Union (ITU-R BT.2077) standards. Offering easy and quick assembly with water resistance, the IP67-rated series optical connector has waterproof gasket O-rings and waterproof gaskets at each joint to prevent water intrusion into the connector. The connector is also saltwater spray test to 1000 hours or more (48 hours for Nickel-plated version. A user-friendly bayonet lock ensures safe, secure and stable blind mating on-site. "The MT MF11BMT Series is optimized for optical transmission applications, offering the connection of multiple fibers with high precision accuracy, high density and low loss," said Bill Kysiak, product marketing manager for Hirose Electric USA.