New rugged bulkhead housing for fibre optic transmitters and receivers

OMC offers its new FDH36 rugged bulkhead-mount housing for fibre optic receivers and transmitters. The new device includes an ST connector and has been produced as the ST version of the company's FDH1 transmitter and receiver housing. The robust design of the device enables it to endure the severe operating environments often found in automotive, industrial, mass transit and similar applications, including off-road vehicles. The new device consists of an all-metal, rugged turret design with a square base flange. The flange has mounting holes in each corner and is made to bolt down firmly to the bulkhead, helping to secure a robust fixing. As well as providing greater physical resilience than plastic housings, the device’s metal construction also assists with screening against radio frequency interference. Comments OMC’s commercial director, William Heath: “The FDH36 is the latest addition to our proprietary range of precision-machined, all-metal fibre-optic components, designed to interface with industry standards while offering the consistency, longevity and robustness needed for industrial, transport, and other challenging applications. Our new FDH36 rugged bulkhead housing with ST connector can accommodate our full range of Tx and Rx diodes, helps withstand vibration and is ideal where links have to allow for multiple connect and disconnect cycles.” Heath adds, “As we design and manufacture our transmitters, receivers and fibre-optic connectors in-house, we welcome custom requirements and are able to offer parts that are tailored to suit an individual customer’s specific needs.”