Connector Unit for Telecommunications Applications

TE Connectivity (TE) has released the FullAXS connector system, which provides the SFP connection between the remote radio and basestation for telecommunications applications. This offering meets the requirements of next-generation Wimax and Long Term Evolution (LTE) Fiber To The Antenna (FTTA) connectivity designs for rugged outdoor use. It is also said to accommodate a broad range of SFP transceivers, allowing end users to select the transceivers that meet their specific system requirements.

Rugged cable assemblies used in Wimax and LTE FTTA applications establish their direct connection by plugging directly into optical transceivers through a bulkhead. Such connections require a connector that can accommodate a large tolerance in the Z direction. The TE FullAXS connector system meets this requirement by allowing for a large Z-direction tolerance while also offering the benefit of one-hand installation of the connector shell. With this new product offering, users can also remove and replace transceivers through a cutout in the bulkhead that completely eliminates the need to open the entire remote radio box and expose its contents to hazardous weather conditions.

For the optical connection, the connector system includes an industry-standard duplex LC interface for fast mating with all LC duplex SFP transceivers. The FullAXS connector can be designed for single- or multi-mode optical transmission applications. Designed to offer a versatile platform, the product has the capacity to expand to RJ45 and power connectors and is available in a field-installable version with splice to suit any cable. Features include: positive mechanical feedback to inform the operator when the connector is fully mated; no cable buckling during or after installation; robust bayonet locking for easy, fast and secure mating; a water-proof, dust-proof and corrosion-resistant design that utilises a metal die-cast bulkhead; and cost savings through the elimination of fibre management in the radio unit.

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