Core Insights - Interstate Connecting Components (ICC) has introduced the Amphenol Fiber Systems VITA 87 high-density circular MT connectors, enhancing its fiber optic connectivity portfolio for military and aerospace applications [1][2]. Product Features - The VITA 87 connectors utilize MT-based fiber optic technology within MIL-DTL-38999 Series III packaging, supporting up to 192 fibers in a compact size-15 shell with 4 MTs, and available in shell sizes 11, 13, and 15 [2]. - These connectors support both physical contact (PC) and expanded beam (EB) MT ferrule configurations, providing flexibility for single-mode and multimode applications [3]. - The VITA 87 series offers three levels of alignment precision: shell-to-shell, insert-to-insert, and MT guide pin alignment, ensuring reliable performance in various applications, including military radars and avionics [3]. Performance Specifications - The connectors operate over a temperature range of -46°C to +85°C and feature low insertion loss specifications, meeting the stringent requirements of harsh-environment aerospace and defense applications [4]. Company Background - ICC is a division of Heilind Electronics, recognized as North America's largest interconnect distributor, and is an AS9100D-certified value-added distributor specializing in military-aerospace markets [5]. - Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI) is a leading manufacturer of fiber optic solutions for military, aerospace, and commercial applications, established in 1993 [6].