FALCON JR D-hole
Expanded beam connector, junior-size, D-hole with 1-12 channels. Built according to MIL-M83526/20&21.
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The FALCON Junior D-hole is the only junior-size expanded beam bulkhead receptacle in the world available with 1–12 fiber channels and a beam size approved according to MIL-DTL-83526/21C. The receptacle is designed for heavy-duty tactical applications.
This bulkhead receptacle delivers unmatched density and data rates, tripling the density within a standard military footprint. It mates directly with tactical fiberoptic cables fitted with junior-size plugs. It is equipped with high-performance strain relief, providing the robustness required for demanding field deployments.
The FALCON Junior D-hole is mounted on panels inside ODF boxes. The receptacle features a small installation footprint, enabling compact ODF integration. It is especially well suited for multi-connector installations, as it can be inserted from inside the panel and secured by tightening the locknut from the outside—often simplifying installation compared to internal ODF mounting.
The FALCON Junior D-hole is used for tactical communication in military command and control centers, containers, converters, and switches, and is deployed in built-in ODF enclosures in various types of defense vehicles, air defense units, and other space-constrained applications.
Features
- Designed in accordance with MIL-DTL-83526/21C*
- Up to 40 Gbit/s per channel
- Advanced expanded beam technology
- Compact connector design
- Hermaphroditic interconnection
- 1–12 fiber channels, single-mode, multi-mode or mixed mode
- No adapters required
- Low-downtime field maintenance
- Easy cleaning, no special tools required
* Excludes the 12-channel configuration
Optical
| Type | Single-mode (SM), Multi-mode (MM) or mixed mode |
| Bandwidth | up to 40Gbit/s |
| Insertions loss (SM) | Typical: -0.8 dB (1,310 nm) Maximum: -1.2 dB (1,310 nm) |
| Insertion loss (MM) | Typical: -0.8 dB (1,300 nm) Maximum: -1.0 dB (1,300 nm) |
| Return loss (PDL) | > 35 dB at 1,310 nm or 1,550 nm Polarization dependent loss < 0.35 dB |
Mechanical
| Coupling type | Hermaphroditic |
| Compliant | ROHS & REACH |
| Material | Hard anodized aluminum (MIL-A-8625 TYPE III CLASS 2) |
| Optional material | Marine bronze, stainless steel or titanium |
| Color | Gray |
| Durability | 3,000 mating cycles (MIL-DTL-83526) |
| Vibration | 5-500 Hz, 0.75 mm amplitude at 10 g (IEC 68-2-6-Fc) |
| Mechanical shock | 3 x 4,000 cycles at 390 m/s2 (IEC 68-2-29-Eb) |
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Shock pulse |
11 ms, half sine at 35 g, 3 axes (x, y, z) (IEC 68-2-29-Eb) |
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Recommended wall thickness |
2-3 mm |
Environmental
| Operating temperature | -57°C to +85°C, +100°C optional |
| Ingress protection | IPX7 |
| Air pressure | < 25 kPa -55 °C during 4h (IEC 68-2-13, test M) |
| Corrosion resistance | 500h salt spray (IEC 68-2-11 ka) |
| Flammability | DOD-STD-1678, method 5010 |
Compatible with:
- FIBRECO Junior
- QPC Q - Mini
- TE PRO-BEAM - Junior
- Amphenol TacBeam
- Stratos HMA
* Excludes the 12-channel configuration
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