<p>The CTOS connector supports both multimode fibers (50/125 µm and 62.5/125 µm) with operating wavelengths of 850 nm and 1300 nm, and singlemode fibers (89/125 µm) with operating wavelengths of 1300 1310 nm and 1550 nm.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The CTOS connector is ideal for:</p> <ul> <li>Battlefield communication.</li> <li>Ground vehicles.</li> <li>Navy pierside communication.</li> <li>Harsh Industrial environments, railway, Oil &amp; Gas&nbsp;</li> </ul>
<p>Yes, the CTOS connector has a hermaphroditic design, allowing identical connectors to mate with each other. This simplifies deployment and enables easy daisy-chaining of cable assemblies without the need for adapters.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The CTOS connector is manufactured according to NATO/STANAG 4290 standards, ensuring its suitability for military applications.</p>
<p>The CTOS connector can support up to four channels, accommodating both singlemode and multimode fibers. For more channels the CTOL can accept up to 8 channels.</p>
<p>The connector features protective windows that can be easily cleaned with simple tissue, facilitating maintenance in the field.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Yes, patch cords are available to connect the CTOS/CTOL connectors to other types, such as ST, SC, FC and LC connectors.</p> <p>For more information about Amphenol Socapex fiber optic connectors, <a href="/products/fiber-optic-solutions/fiber-optic-connectors" target="_blank">check out this page</a>.</p>
<p>Accessories include shunt caps for testing, protective caps, and various backshells for different cable terminations.&nbsp;</p> <p>For more information, <a href="/products/fiber-optic-solutions" target="_blank">check out our Fiber Optic Solutions</a>.</p>
<p>The CTOS connector typically exhibits an insertion loss of approximately 2 dB when using 50/125 µm multimode fiber.&nbsp;</p> <p>For more information, please consult <a href="/products/fiber-optic-solutions/fiber-optic-connectors/ctos" target="_blank">Amphenol Socapex CTOS product page</a>.</p>