CODICO IMPULSE 04/2003

ELIO: FIBER OPTIC CONTACTS.

ELIO FIBER OPTIC CONTACTS FROM SOURIAU ARE DESIGNED FOR AEROMIL APPLICATIONS.



The increasing need for ever higher data transfer speeds in military and aerospace applications is driving the complexity of technology used in associated equipment to new heights. To meet the unique needs of such high-speed data networks, SOURIAU offers fiber optic solutions in addition to the company's copper-based solutions.


SOURIAU's ELIO fiber optic contacts have a ceramic housing and spring-loaded contacting mechanism to operate in severe environments, a design that specifically targets military and aerospace applications. After assembly, the ELIO contacts can be installed in specialized round connector housings (MIL-C-38999 standard), or via the ELIO 8 adapter in standard right-angle connectors (ARINC), without the use of tools. The hermaphroditic (sexless) design, which uses only one type of mating contact, makes ELIO connectors easy to install.

The connectors are securely sealed by the cable housing and grommet, and the bayonet mechanism ensures twist-free mating of the connector contacts. The spring mechanism guarantees a flawless optical connection between contacts.

ELIO connectors are ideally suited for marine, aerospace and railroad applications, and for just about any other harsh-weather industrial use.

For more details please contact:

Gerhard Strobl, EXT 37



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