The HXB13 Connectors, featuring expanded beam technology, hermaphroditic connections, rugged construction for field deployment and hybrid configurability, have been designed for harsh environment applications such as military tactical communications, avionics, offshore systems, outside broadcast, mining, and plants.
The expanded beam technology uses expanded and collimated beams to couple optical fibers without any contact. It could allow for optics to be used in areas that have been quite restrictive due to the presence of damage or contamination at the fiber end.
The hermaphroditic connector design enables fast deployment by daisy-chaining multiple cable segments. HXB13 connectors also enable the transfer of electrical signals or power using a hybrid insert configuration.