Glass sealed hybrid penetrator packs one optical and two electrical contacts in a single body. Source: TE Connectivity. TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has recently developed a glass-sealed hybrid penetrator with one optical and two electrical contacts in a single body. The compact device replaces multiple penetrators for space and weight savings in many oil and gas, submarine and naval applications.TE’s hermetically-sealed rugged penetrator can sustain rough handling conditions and operates in most harsh environments, including extreme temperatures and pressures. The glass-seal technology provides reliable performance for a lifetime typically lasting 30 years or more. Capable of withstanding high operating pressures of 10,000+ psi, this penetrator is ideal for most applications in the harsh environments of submarine networks, naval systems and oil and gas processes.
The penetrator exhibits an insertion loss of less than 0.25 dB at 850, 1300, 1310 and 1550 nm, and a return loss of less than 90 db. Other specifications include maximum rated test power of 5 A, voltage rating of 1,000 VAC/1500 VDC, contact size of 20 and wire range of 24 to 20 AWG. The penetrator withstands subsea operating pressures to 6,000 psi and operates over a -10° C to +60° C range.
