This document specifies ruggedized fiber-optic connectors based on standardized fiber-optic connectors, intended for use in HDTV and UHDTV broadcasting and video equipment where robust and reliable solutions are required.

The connectors are intended to be used for optical fiber systems such as defined in SMPTE ST 297-1, SMPTE ST 435-3 and SMPTE ST 2036-3.

This standard defines dimensional requirements related to reference planes of the underlying connector interfaces as standardized in IEC 61754-7 and IEC 61754-20. Furthermore structural and performance requirements are included considering optical and mechanical specifications.