38999 Series III-Type Fiber-Optic and Hybrid Connectors
Fiber + power + coax + data in one 38999 shell · ≤ 0.6 dB
J599E8 Expanded-Beam Fiber-Optic Connectors (38999 Type)
Expanded beam · ≤ 0.6 dB · 2000 cycles · 38999 shell
J599E8 connectors use expanded-beam optics in a 38999 Series III-type shell: a lens collimates the light from each fiber into a much wider beam, so the halves never touch and dust or vibration have far less effect. They suit multi-channel fiber links that are mated often in dirty, high-vibration environments.
- Insertion loss
- ≤ 0.6 dB
- Mating cycles
- 2000
- Coupling
- Triple-start thread
- Temperature
- −40 to +85 °C (−55 to +125 °C option)
Key features
- Expanded-beam (non-contact) optics — tolerant of dust and vibration, easy to clean
- Interface to 38999 Series III; performance per ARINC 801
- Five keys, blind mating, scoop-proof
- Triple-start threaded coupling with anti-decoupling
- Aluminum, stainless or titanium shells; many backshells
- 2000 mating cycles
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion loss | ≤ 0.6 dB |
| Parameter | Value | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Random vibration | 10–2000 Hz, 0.4 g²/Hz (23.1 g rms) | |
| Shock | 2940 m/s², 3 ms | |
| Durability | 2000 mating cycles |
| Parameter | Value | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating temperature | −40 to +85 °C | −55 to +125 °C with ETFE high-temperature fiber cable |
| Salt spray | 500 h / 48 h | TA, K, W / F |
| Acid salt spray | 240 h | TA, K, W |
| Acid atmosphere | 28 days | |
| Mould | Grade 1, 84 days |
GJB 599A Series III (interface) — Shell and coupling. ARINC 801 (performance) — Fiber-optic connector performance.
Values not listed above — for example vibration level, leak rate or other environmental tests — can be tested to your requirements, including third-party testing. Specifications are subject to change; contact us for the current datasheet.
Shell materials and finishes
| Code | Shell material | Finish | Shell conductivity | EMI shielding | Temperature | Salt spray |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | Aluminum alloy | Olive-drab cadmium | — | — | −40 to +85 °C | Marine grade |
| TA | Titanium alloy | None | — | — | −40 to +85 °C | Marine grade |
| K | Stainless steel | Passivated | — | — | −40 to +85 °C | Marine grade |
| F | Aluminum alloy | Nickel | — | — | −40 to +85 °C | Marine grade |
Typical applications
- Outdoor and field communication links
- Rail and vehicle fiber networks
- Offshore and marine fiber
- Broadcast and industrial imaging
Frequently asked questions
Why expanded beam?
A 30 µm dust particle can block a 9 µm single-mode core, but only shades a small part of an expanded beam. Expanded-beam connectors tolerate dirt and vibration and are easy to clean.
Single-mode or multimode?
Both — tell us fiber type and wavelength.
From sample to production
Send your requirement
Part number, drawing, pin-out or a short description of your application.
Configuration and quote
Our engineers match the configuration and reply with a drawing and quotation.
Samples
Samples are made to your order. Third-party testing to your specification is available on request.
Your approval
You test the samples in your own equipment and approve them.
Series production
Production follows the approved sample configuration.
Need a quote or a drawing?
Send your part number, pin-out or drawing. An engineer will reply by email.
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