June 18, 2025 – BERWYN, Pa. –– TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectors and sensors, today launched the MULTIGIG Transceiver (TRX) platform at the Paris Air Show. With increased modularity, this latest offering features a rugged, lightweight design to meet the evolving demands of data-intensive applications.
“Fiber optic-rich systems, specifically avionics displays, radar, command and control, secure network communications and surveillance, require modularity to adapt to varying mission requirements and operational environments. These systems must accommodate rapid upgrades and repairs, often in harsh conditions. Our MULTIGIG TRX platform delivers a strong solution for these challenges,” said Mark Benton, senior principal development engineer, rugged fiber optics, TE Connectivity. “It offers the flexibility for components to be more easily upgraded, repaired or replaced without the need for complete system overhauls or putting overall system integrity at risk.”
This highly modular solution offers design engineers in aerospace, defense and marine applications more flexibility to place fiber optic transceivers for optimal performance, expanding accessibility of fiber optic cables for faster data transmission across critical systems. For example, in-flight entertainment could use ARINC 818 or 4K video, with the modular design allowing late-stage configuration and upgrades without PCB changes.
The platform leverages TE’s Light Engine Platform (LEP), a modular platform of up to 12 chiclet-based optical transceivers (CBOT) capable of transmitting and receiving up to 10 Gbps each. With an electrical interface through TE’s MULTIGIG RT high-speed press-fit pin PCB interface, each duplex pigtailed transceiver occupies one position in the press-fit housing, enabling transceivers to be individually removed in case of damaged cables without having to replace the entire module. This interface also accounts for future expansions or upgrades, allowing customers to install a larger housing and populate empty positions with the same module.
“The MULTIGIG TRX platform represents a leap forward in transceiver technology, offering our customers unparalleled flexibility in their design processes,” said Anders Thelin, product manager, TE Connectivity. “Its modular nature, combined with its compact and rugged build, makes it a highly reliable solution for a wide range of applications, particularly in demanding environments like aerospace. We are seeing exciting implementations in areas such as in-flight entertainment systems, where reliability and performance are crucial. The MULTIGIG TRX platform is TE Connectivity’s first transceiver product family and embodies our commitment to innovation, delivering a versatile product that meets the evolving needs of industries pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.”
Primary performance specifications include:
- Data Rate: 20Mpbs to 10Gbps
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
- Wavelength: Operates at 850 nanometers
The platform is tested to applicable standards such as DO-160G, VITA 46 and 47, MIL-STD-883 and IEEE 10G Base-SR.
The latest product in TE’s rugged optical fiber connector and harnessing capabilities, the MULTIGIG transceiver platform expands TE’s tailored end-to-end solution offerings and reinforces its focus on flexibility, scalability and ease of maintenance in aerospace, defense and marine markets.
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