VITA 66 Optical Backplane Interconnects

TE Connectivity's VITA 66 Ruggedized Optical Backplane Interconnects address fiber-optic connection needs for the VPX ecosystem. The VITA 66 standard for optics gives you the choice of MT array connectors, ARINC 801 termini, or expanded beam (EB) contacts using a common module. With an aerospace pedigree, each style of termini offers different benefits in terms of density, ruggedness, repairability, and other characteristics. TE Ruggedized Optical Backplane interconnect system provides a high-density, blind-mate optical interconnect in a backplane/daughtercard configuration. The fiber optic ribbon cable interconnect feeds through the backplane to removable system modules using MT ferrules. The VITA 66.1 modules are full width and accommodate two MT ferrules. TE Connectivity's VITA 66.4 modules are half-width and hold a single MT ferrule.