Single-Fiber Tactical Cable Assemblies for Single-Mode and Multimode Systems (NOT PUBLISHED)

Single-fiber cable assemblies have been designed for use in tactical fiber- optic communications systems and robotic vehicle applications. The cable assembly designs include both single-mode and multimode versions, and two cable sizes. The single-mode assembly can be operated at 1310 nm and 1550 nm. and the multimode can be operated at 850 nm and 1300 nm. The operating temperature range is from -55C to 85C. The assemblies can be used in either one- or two-way transmission. Development effort was guided by design criteria similar to that used for the two-fiber single-mode and multimode tactical cable assemblies previously developed for the U.S. Army CECOM.