Telecast Fiber Systems has rolled out a new series of miniature fiber-optic connectors for broadcast television. The MX multifiber uses "expanded-beam" technology to ensure against problems caused by dirt. Each connector half uses a precision lens to expand the light leaving one fiber to more than 45 times its original diameter before being refocused into the mating fiber. This prevents problems caused by deep recesses or pin-alignment sleeves.
"While the technology of expanded-beam connectors has been around for more than 25 years, the practical implementation has been a long time coming," said Richard Cerny, Telecast president.
The new MX connector is being offered in two- and four-fiber versions, and is half the size of conventional expanded-beam connectors. The company plans to make the MX the standard connector for its CopperHead line of camera products.
