Amphenol
MFM
Military Fibre Optic Miniature
The Duplex MFM is a high performance, lightweight connector, designed and developed specifically for
the harsh environment.
The MFM uses ceramic ferrule technology, with a ceramic alignment sleeve to reduce
insertion loss
Based on a Size 13 38999 Series III connector with keyway polarisation
One piece monobloc termination construction for ease of cleaning
Both shells and ferrules are keyed for
optimum repeatability
Environmentally sealed when mated
Simple termination procedure
Interchangeable cable sub-assembly with
other Amphenol product series
Amphenol
MFM Series – Military Fibre Optic Miniature
Amphenol
MFM Series – Military Fibre Optic Miniature
Performance
Optical
Attenuation Typically 0.3dB with 62.5/125 cable
Repeatability >0.15dB
Fibre Types 50/125 62.5/125
9/125 100/140
Termination Method Epoxy / Polish
Environmental
Temperature Range -55
o
C to +125
o
C Cable dependent
As per 38999 Series III
Mechanical
Durability >500 matings
Materials Shell : Electroless Nickel or Olive Drab plated
Ferrule : Zirconia Ceramic
Alignment Sleeve : Zirconia Ceramic
Seals : Silicone
Termination Tooling
Basic Kit 927 – 100 – 3000
Duplex MFM Add on Kit 927 – 100 – 3200
Consumable Pack 927 – 100 – 6000
Other items of tooling may be ordered separately – please consult factory.
Ø1.263 REF
Adapter Part Nos: MFM072-BZN-040 for ‘N’ orientation
MFM072-BZA-040 for ‘A’ orientation
Amphenol
MFM Series – Military Fibre Optic Miniature
Panel Cut-Out Details
Protective Caps
Plug Protective Cap Standard Size 13 38999 Series III protective Caps
Receptacle Protective Cap
418-603X - 13XXXXX - 0X
Series Finish
3 - Olive Drab Cadmium
Eyelet 4 - Olive Drab Zinc Cobalt
0 = No eyelet/Cord 5 – Electroless Nickel
1 = Cord + Crimp Ferrule
2 = Cord + large Eyelet
3 = Cord + Small Eyelet Cord Type
4 = Cord + Small Eyelet + Split Ring 0 = No Cord
1 = Black Terelene cord
Style 2 = Stainless steel chain
P – Plug 3 = Plastic covered wire rope
R – Receptacle
Cord length
000 = No Cord
040 = 50mm
060 = 150mm
090 = 230mm
120 = 300mm
Amphenol
MFM Series – Military Fibre Optic Miniature
Part Number Information
MFM - XX2XXX - XXX
Series Cable Variant
009 – Duplex 5.5mm OD Multimode
011 – Single Ruggedised 3mm OD
Multimode OD (Receptacle only)
018 – Loop back version
(Other cable options available on request)
No. of Channels
Orientation
N, A, B, C, D, E
Finish
RF – Electroless Nickel
RW – Olive Drab Cadmium
RZ – Olive Drab Zinc Cobalt
Sub-Assemblies
MFM49 - XX - XXX
Series Cable Variant
009 – Duplex 5.5mm OD Multimode
011 – Single Ruggedised 3mm OD
Multimode OD (Receptacle only)
Style 018 – Loop back version
06 – Plug (Other cable options available on request)
00 – Receptacle
07 – Jam Nut Receptacle
MFM - XX2XXX
Series Orientation
N, A, B, C, D, E
Style Finish
06 – Plug RF – Electroless Nickel
00 – Receptacle RW – Olive Drab Cadmium
07 – Jam Nut Receptacle RZ – Olive Drab Zinc Cobalt
No. of Channels
Notice: Products are sold subject to Amphenol’s conditions of sale (“the standard conditions”). All specifications and statements contained herein
are believed to be correct at the time of printing but no representation or warranty, express or implied, is given as to any specification or statement
contained herein. Product specifications including performance characteristics are typical only and subject to deviation. Specifications are also
subject to change without notice. Users should not assume that all safety measures are indicated or that other measures may not be required. No
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Amphenol
Thanet Way, Whitstable, Kent. CT5 3JF Tel: 01227 773200 Fax: 01227 276571
Sep 08
Style
06 - Plug
00 - Square Flange Receptacle
07 - Jam Nut
Receptacle