The ITT PHD38999 connector, utilizing its special size 22 terminal, has successfully passed the comprehensive Design Verification Test (DVT), including stringent specifications for connection repeatability, temperature cycling, vibration, shock, humidity, and connection durability. ITT ICS PHD38999 connectors offer a high density of up to 50 channels per square inch. Further innovative benefits of the PHD38999 connectors include removable insert sleeves that allow direct access to the end for cleaning and inspection. Because PHD terminal retention is achieved through ITT's patented "Little Caesar" clip retention contact technology, unprecedented flexibility is provided for the installation, maintenance, cleaning, and repair of individual optical channels.
DVT results for the size 22 PHD38999 terminal showed less than 0.20 dB of transmission change (CIT) after 500 plug-in/plug-out cycles. The temperature cycling test was conducted between -55°C and +105°C, with the connector enduring these extreme temperatures for one hour.
