Precision Insert Assembly
Tightened assembly tolerances can improve insert-cavity alignment and reduce channel-to-channel insertion-loss variation.
Application-Specific Optical Connectivity
Speciality Termini
and Connectors
Connector-focused solutions that adapt standard optical interfaces to demanding packaging, environmental, density, and multi-function requirements.
Connector solutions
Standard interfaces, application-specific packaging
XiOptics can modify glass- and plastic-fiber termini for specialized applications and develop connector solutions around defined environmental, mechanical, and optical requirements.
Solutions can include connectors, dust caps, cleaning equipment, backshells, accessories, kitted component sets, and complete cable assemblies.
- Connector platforms
- MIL-DTL-38999, ARINC, D-subminiature, and custom formats
- Environmental needs
- High temperature, hermetic, and non-magnetic solutions
- Packaging goals
- Higher density, multi-function, and specialty alignment
- Supply options
- Components, kits, accessories, and cable assemblies
Connector-focused capabilities
Solutions shaped around the application
Higher-Density Layouts
Specialized cavity arrangements support applications where available connector volume and panel space are limited.
Metallic Optical Inserts
Metallic inserts can improve EMI performance and incorporate alignment features for more repeatable optical positioning.
Electrical-to-Optical Adapters
Adapters can convert established electrical connector formats for optical use, including D-subminiature layouts using ARINC 801 termini.
MIL-DTL-38999 Support
M29504 termini enable optical pathways in industry-standard size 16 connector cavities alongside appropriate accessories and hardware.
Application-Specific Design
Connector architecture, material selection, sealing, optical alignment, and cable management can be tailored to defined system requirements.
Current focus
Connector expertise for complex packaging
This page remains focused on connector products: standard connector integration, specialty inserts, adapters, accessories, and complete interconnect solutions. Additional speciality terminus information can be incorporated as the product range develops.
Discuss an application →Start with the requirement
Define the connection challenge
Share the connector envelope, channel count, media, environmental exposure, mating cycles, sealing needs, and optical performance targets. XiOptics can then identify a standard platform, modified solution, or custom connector approach.
Have a specialized connector requirement?
Bring XiOptics the packaging challenge, environmental limits, and optical performance target.