F-LINK™ fiber optic termini are designed to provide exceptional optical performance using 1.25mm ceramic ferrule technology while delivering cost effective solutions. F-LINK™ fiber optic termini are designed to the same mating plane as MIL-DTL-38999 electrical pin and socket contacts, thus enabling application of popular M39029 electrical contacts to be used in hybrid applications. This genderless termini design enables the inter-changeability of male/female insert caps between plug and receptacle bodies, allowing maximum flexibility at the fabrication level. The unique design of both fiber optic terminate and mating planes of the convertible pin and socket insert bodies enables the random placement of fiber optic termini or electrical contacts in any cavity of the base plug or receptacle. F-LINK™ fiber optic termini also feature a patented, cable strength member captivation mechanism, capable of high strength tether to military grade (M85045) simplex cables. The unique design of the F-LINK™ fiber optic termini establishes sealing surfaces within the insert body, insert cap and rear seal as an integral feature of the overall F-LINK™ system.