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    Sumitomo Electric Industries AirMT Ferrule: Non-Contact Multi-Fiber Interconnect

    Feb. 20, 2020
    The AirMT guarantees a low insertion loss of less than 0.5 dB and return loss of greater than 55 dB, comparable to regular MPO connectors, says Sumitomo.
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    The AirMT guarantees a low insertion loss of <0.5 dB and return loss of >55 dB, comparable to regular MPO connectors, says Sumitomo. These features are perfect not only for in-equipment fiber management and backplane but also any multi-fiber connections in a harsh environment, especially with high level of vibrations, the company adds.

    Judge’s comment: “Good product! Displays improvement over existing products in its category.”

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