TE Connectivity launched the MULTIGIG Transceiver (TRX) platform at the Paris Air Show. With increased modularity, this latest offering features a rugged, lightweight design to meet the evolving demands of data-intensive applications.
This highly modular solution offers design engineers in aerospace, defense, and marine applications more flexibility to place fiber optic transceivers for optimal performance, expanding accessibility of fiber optic cables for faster data transmission across critical systems. For example, in-flight entertainment could use ARINC 818 or 4K video, with the modular design allowing late-stage configuration and upgrades without PCB changes.
The platform leverages TE’s Light Engine Platform (LEP), a modular platform of up to 12 chiclet-based optical transceivers (CBOT) capable of transmitting and receiving up to 10 Gbps each. With an electrical interface through TE’s MULTIGIG RT high-speed press-fit pin PCB interface, each duplex pigtailed transceiver occupies one position in the press-fit housing, enabling transceivers to be individually removed in case of damaged cables without having to replace the entire module. This interface also accounts for future expansions or upgrades, allowing customers to install a larger housing and populate empty positions with the same module.
Primary performance specifications include Data Rate: 20Mpbs to 10Gbps; Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C; Wavelength: Operates at 850 nanometers.
The platform is tested to applicable standards such as DO-160G, VITA 46 and 47, MIL-STD-883, and IEEE 10G Base-SR.
The latest product in TE’s rugged optical fiber connector and harnessing capabilities, the MULTIGIG transceiver platform expands TE’s tailored end-to-end solution offerings and reinforces its focus on flexibility, scalability, and ease of maintenance in aerospace, defense, and marine markets.
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