OMC's KSMA connector system features a mechanical keying mechanism that eliminates any rotational variation when a cable is mated to the transmitter or receiver, while also providing the same secure hexagonal lock nut found on OMC's standard SMA connector. Ensuring no rotational variation between matings is beneficial because if a cable is disconnected and reconnected, traditional keyless SMA devices can rotate 360 degrees, which can result in performance variations and limited repeatability—problematic in demanding optical applications. The lock nut ensures the optical fiber remains firmly in place, unlike spring-loaded connectors that can allow the fiber to move and change the link attenuation if the cable is under tension.
OMC's KSMA system is now available in its H1 Bulkhead housing, H22 PCB mount SMA housing, H3 single hole rear panel mount, H3H11 single hole front panel mount as well as the new VSMA (Vertical SMA) and HDMSA (High Density SMA) device receptacles.
William Heath, Commercial Director at OMC, states: “Designing the fiber optic element of a system can be very complex, as most companies that manufacture transmitters and receivers don’t necessarily specialize in fiber optic cables, and vice versa. We design, manufacture, and test all our transmitters, receivers, and cable assemblies at our UK facility, and we can control optical performance to precisely meet application requirements. In addition to over 30 years of experience in the industrial fiber optic sector, we recently expanded into a new, purpose-built manufacturing facility and invested in new, state-of-the-art CNC machining equipment to produce our advanced fiber optic connector systems and components even more cost-effectively and with greater design freedom than ever before.”
OMC's fiber optic systems are used in train braking systems; military radar systems; engine control systems; automotive impact testing; machine vision in robotics; data transmission in CNC machinery in industrial applications; gasoline pump control systems in service stations; high-voltage systems and many other applications in multiple industrial sectors.
