The need for rugged fiber optic connections continues to grow rapidly, driven by such technologies as ultra high definition (UHD) 4K or 8K television signals running at data rates of up to 24 Gb/s. To accommodate these higher bandwidth signals, the Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers (SMPTE) has standardized opticalCON® connectors as the rugged fiber optic interface for mobile high definition television broadcasting where robust and reliable solutions are required.Neutrik’s opticalCON® system became the fiber optic standard in various markets.