The new QPC Expanded Beam Hybrid Connector system combines the reliability of the expanded beam fiber optic connection with high reliability electrical contacts in a single hermaphroditic connector system.

The Vitalis 900™ uses a spherical lens at the fiber end to spread the signal up to 900 times the fiber core diameter. The result is un-paralleled resistance to debris, shock, and vibration. Because there is no physical contact between the fibers, the durability of the system is very high.

QPC combines this with advanced electrical contacts. Connectors can be configured up to 15 amps depending on the end use requirements. Durability of the connector is in excess of 2,000 cycles.

The connector system is hermaphroditic; plugs will mate with other plugs or with receptacles. The entire assembly is completely sealed. The large ergonomic grip makes repeated mating cycles easy and reliable.