XiOptics Engineering

Engineering White Papers

Technical discussions and application guidance for optical interconnect design, selection and termination.

Engineering technical white paper · Rev A

ARINC 801 Optical Termini: Pull-Proof, Non-Pull-Proof and 900 µm Non-Pull-Proof Configurations

Application guidance on mechanical load paths, cable construction compatibility, ferrule travel and termination process controls.

XI-TP-AR801-001 · 31 October 2026 · 6 pages · PDF · 545 KB

Engineering technical white paper · Rev A

Hex Registry Eccentricity Compensation for Extremely Low Insertion Loss Random-Mate Interconnects

A discussion of six-position ferrule tuning and eccentricity compensation for the XiOptics NXTCore ARINC 801 platform. Manufacturer test figures and comparative mechanical details require controlled-data signoff, as stated in the paper.

XI-TP-AR801-002 · 31 October 2026 · 5 pages · PDF · 767 KB

Engineering technical white paper · Rev A

Understanding Channel-to-Channel Insertion-Loss Variation in MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Optical Connectors

A geometric analysis of shell registration, cavity true position, contact float and ferrule mating in multichannel optical connectors. Geometric examples are illustrative, not product-specific qualification evidence.

XI-TP-38999-001 · 31 October 2026 · 5 pages · PDF · 811 KB

Engineering technical white paper · Rev B

Dimensional Registration of MIL-DTL-38999 Series III Optical Connectors

An analysis of shell keying, insert true position and finite optical-contact float in channel-to-channel insertion-loss variation. Dimensional cases are modeled, not measured optical insertion-loss or current qualification results.

XI-TP-38999-002 · 31 October 2026 · 10 pages · PDF · 1759 KB

White papers provide engineering discussion and application guidance. Use the applicable released drawings, approved termination procedures and program requirements for an individual assembly.

For application support, contact XiOptics. Find drawings, specifications and termination instructions in Technical Resources.