The AFI™ Fiber Optic connector from Packard-Hughes
Interconnect (PHI) incorporates many advanced features
required to interface Flight Critical Systems. PHI’s coupling
mechanism offers a rugged positive locking (anti-vibration)
feature. In addition, it provides for increased mating cycles.
This feature is transparent to the user and complies with
MIL-C-38999 Series III. The AFI™ houses high performance
fiber optic termini per MIL-T-29504/14&15 (ceramic).
Feature Guidelines
Fiber Optic Connectors
Advanced Flight
Interconnect (AFI)
™
• Installation footprint and all other dimensional
characteristics comply with MIL-C-38999 Series III
• Backshell coupling thread complies with
MIL-C-38999 Series III
• Available in shell sizes 11, 15, 17, 19, 23, and 25
• Termini conform to MIL-T-29504/14&15
• Interchangeable with MIL-C-38999 Series III
but not intermateable
• Dedicated fiber optic connector
• Termini/cabling density equals or better than
MIL-C-38999
• No special tools required
• Repeatable alignment of mating fiber
• Improved coupling mechanism to withstand high
vibration applications
• Plugs/receptacles support either pin or socket
termini arrangement
• Socket insert available with “Detachable Face”
providing for quick termini optical face cleaning
Applications
Connector Specifications
Durability
Vibration
Thermal Cycling
Fluid Immersion
Humidity
Mechanical Shock
Optional Insertion Loss
1000 cycles per MIL-STD-1344
Per MIL-C-38999 Series III
Per MIL-C-38999 Series III
Per MIL-C-38999 Series III
Per MIL-C-38999 Series III
Per MIL-C-38999 Series III
.5dB EIA-455-2
*Average loss 62.5 micron core
• Commercial aviation
• Avionics
• Military tactical deployment
• Datalink for shipboard and communications
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Advanced Flight Interconnect (AFI)
™
CERAMIC TERMINI
MATERIALS AND FINISHES
Description
Ceramic Termini
Materials
Finishes
Terminus Body
Alignment Sleeve
Fiber Guide Bushing
Retaining Clip
Belleville Springs
Alignment Sleeve Cover
O-Ring Seal
Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Ceramic
Beryllium Copper
Beryllium Copper
Beryllium Copper
Fluorosilicone Rubber
Passivate
None
None
None
None
Nickel
None
38999 (AFI) PLUG, WALL MOUNT, JAM-NUT RECEPTACLES PART NUMBERS
1126340 —1
Type
1 - Plug
2 - Receptacle Wall-Mount
3 - Receptacle Jam-Nut
Size
B
D
E
F
G H
J
11 15 17 19
21 23
25
Class
C - Aluminum Hard Anodized
F - Aluminum Electroless Nickel Plated
T - Stainless Steel Passivated
Contact
P - Pin
S - Socket
R - Socket, Removeable Face (not available in size B)
Polarization Positions
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (Universal Key)
D
F
P
1
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Advanced Flight Interconnect (AFI)
™
STRAIGHT PLUG
Shell Size
11
15
17
19
21
23
25
S Max
.969
1.266
1.391
1.500
1.750
1.875
1.625
VV Thread Metric
M15X1-6g
M22X1-6g
M25X1-6g
M28X1-6g
M31X1-6g
M34X1-6g
M37X1-6g
WALL MOUNT RECEPTACLE
BB Thread
Class 2A
Shell
0.1P-0.3L-TS
Size
(Plated)
11
.7500
15
1.0000
17
1.1875
19
1.2500
21
1.3750
23
1.5000
25
1.6250
V
+.000
-.005
.820
.820
.820
.820
.790
.790
.790
R
1
.812
.969
1.062
1.156
1.250
1.500
1.500
R
2
.719
.906
.969
1.062
1.156
1.375
1.375
S
MAX
1.043
1.232
1.323
1.449
1.575
1.823
1.823
P
+.000
-.005
.128
.128
.128
.128
.128
.154
.154
DD
MAX
Panel
Thickness
.234
.234
.234
.234
.204
.204
.204
PP
+.008
-.006
.194
.173
.194
.194
.194
.242
.242
VV
Thread
Metric
M15X1-6g
M22X1-6g
M25X1-6g
M28X1-6g
M31X1-6g
M34X1-6g
M37X1-6g
INSERT ARRANGEMENT
Packard-Hughes Interconnect
Packard-Hughes Interconnect
17150 Von Karman Avenue
Irvine, CA 92614 USA
Tel: [1] 949.660.5701
Fax: [1] 949.660.5825
www.packardhughes.com
Delphi Packard Electric Systems
P.O. Box 431
Warren, OH 44486 USA
Tel: [1] 330.759.6000
Fax: [1] 330.759.6085
www.delphiauto.com
Packard-Hughes Interconnect is a subsidiary of
Delphi Automotive Systems.
Gold Dot
™
is a trademark of Packard-Hughes Interconnect.
©2000 Delphi Automotive Systems. All rights reserved.
DP-00-E-XXX
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