Amphenol Corporation announced that it has unveiled CTOS, a new fiber optic connector for deployment of high-speed transmission links in harsh nvironments. The hermaphroditic mating allows daisy chain cable assemblies without using any interconnect adapters. CTOS is qualified by NATO according to STANAG 4290 requirements.

Main features include: expanded beam with 680 times the section of the fiber for Multimode & 5200 times the section of the fiber for Singlemode; Protection window which helps easy cleaning with a simple tissue; 1/2/4/8 channels; stainless steel and rubber protection (10000 matting cycles); singlemode & Multimode option; and ethernet & RF compliant. A new section is included into the catalog presenting the Military Ethernet Media Converters equipped with CTOS. These rugged Media Converters allow to extend an Ethernet network on the field through long distance (up to 120kms).