HUBER+SUHNER Q-ODC-2 Mini outdoor fibre-optic connector

HUBER+SUHNER has launched the Q-ODC-2 Mini — said to be its smallest ever outdoor fibre-optic connector — to enable more flexible and higher capacity deployments of wireless infrastructure in industrial and communication applications.

Featuring a compact design, the product reduces dimensions by 50% and weight by 40% when compared to HUBER+SUHNER’s Q-ODC-2 outdoor connector. These smaller proportions should allow wireless infrastructure providers to access new locations and add more capacity to the network, reducing the cost per bit. The device also overcomes the challenge of high system sensitivity, opening up areas of application for fibre optics in industries such as wind energy, railway and shipbuilding.

The connector is waterproof, dust-proof and corrosion resistant and provides safety for outdoor installations. It features a robust push-pull coupling mechanism and an extension connector for cable chaining, making the product fast and easy to install. It is suitable for complex applications with high data rates as network providers look to meet the demand for more capacity at a low cost per bit.