Octax® High-Speed Data Assemblies

Product Details


Octax® High-Speed Data Interconnect Solutions operate at data transmission speeds of 10 Gb/s or higher and are innovative, lightweight, and cost-effective, meeting the ever-increasing high-speed data needs of the commercial and military aerospace markets. The patented solutions encompass a custom cable configuration and a connector compliant with TIA/EIA & ISO CAT6A and CAT7 standards.

key features


  • Available in both plug & socket versions
  • Can be used in a panel-mount application
  • Connector is approximately 40% lighter than its competitors
  • Uses standard M39029 contacts
  • Cables house four Ethernet pairs in separate low-profile cells within a small envelope housing & optimized for use with our Gigabit family of high-speed data cables

applications


  • Cabin management systems, communications & IFE equipment
  • EFB systems
  • All aircraft applications where temperature, noise protection & flexibility are critical concerns

Our in-house integrated engineering teams are ready to take on your greatest challenges.

Features & Specifications

  • Discrete copper assemblies ranging from single-end terminated to multi-breakout harnesses
  • Rack & panel assemblies with fully automated wire harness testing
  • Box build capability, including a complete turnkey electromechanical solution
  • Design for manufacturability review (customer-supplied designs)
  • Capable of delivering a data transfer speed of 10 GB/sec or higher
  • Compliant with TIA/EIA, ISO CAT 6A or CAT 7 & ROHS test standards
  • Robust latching system & EMI shielding
  • Excellent corrosion resistance & shell-to-shell conductivity
  • Unique contact retaining mechanism for ease of manufacturing & field rework (Very compact & lightweight)
  • Highly precise CNC-machined parts
  • Blind-mateable, scoop-proof & environmentally sealed
  • Light & flexible cables that are easier to install than conventional cables
  • Field repairable
  • Meet or exceed Federal Aviation Regulations burn/smoke requirements

The Octax high-speed family of connectors is tested to real-life mechanical and environmental performance requirements, as well as emerging industry standards. The connectors offer system designers and engineers assurance of the highest performance in the most demanding applications.

TEST SCOPE OF WORKPER SPECIFICATIONNOTES
Vibration (random, sine & gunfire)EIA-364-28, M IL-STD-202, M IL-STD-810
ShockEIA-364-27300 G
AccelerationMIL-STD-1344, M IL-STD-20250 G
Temperature LifeAmphenol CIT Specification1000 hours at 175 °C, 2A in series
IR (ambient, elevated temp & humidity)EIA-364-21 for I R, E IA-364-31 for Humidity500 VDC, 5000 MΩ, 175 °C, 90-98% RH
DWV (sea level & at altitude)EIA-364-2070,000 ft., 500 VRMS
Low Temperature at AltitudeEIA-364-105, E IA-364-2070,000 ft., -65 °C, 625 VRMS
Altitude ImmersionEIA-364-0370,000 ft.
ImmersionMIL-STD-8101 meter
DurablityMIL-DTL-38999500 mate/unmate cycles
FungusMIL-STD-810
Contamination by FluidsMIL-STD-810
Sand & DustMIL-STD-810
Thermal ShockEIA-364-32-65 °C to 175 °C
Corrosion ResistanceEIA-364-26, Condition A
Operating TemperatureEIA-568 CAT5E, CAT6A-65 °C to 175 °C

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