MIL-PRF-64266, PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION: CONNECTORS, FIBER OPTIC, CIRCULAR, PLUG AND RECEPTACLE STYLE, MULTIPLE REMOVABLE GENDERLESS TERMINI, ENVIRONMENT RESISTING, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR (25-NOV-2008)

MIL-PRF-64266, PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION: CONNECTORS, FIBER OPTIC, CIRCULAR, PLUG AND RECEPTACLE STYLE, MULTIPLE REMOVABLE GENDERLESS TERMINI, ENVIRONMENT RESISTING, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR (25-NOV-2008)., This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. This specification covers the performance requirements for circular, plug and receptacle style, multiple removable genderless termini, fiber optic connectors that are for Department of Defense applications and that are compatible with multiple transmission element cables. Fiber optic connectors specified herein cover a family of general purpose, interconnection hardware providing a variety of compatible optical coupling arrangements. Connector parts specified within this specification include connector shells, connector inserts, connector backshells, connector backshell accessories, and connector dust caps. All connector styles are designed to assure proper orientation of the mating halves prior to mating. All connectors provide engagement between mated shells prior to terminus engagement and have the termini so located as to be protected from handling damage. Plug and receptacle styles, as specified (see 3.1), must permit straight, wall (panel) mounted, jamnut mounted, right angle and other connector configurations as required for cable system applications.