Tyco assists Lumexis in developing fiber based flight entertainment network

The Lumexis made new Fiber-To-The-Screen (FTTS) system is fiber-optic based communication network used in commercial planes to distribute entertainment content to every seat. This product is airborne with the assistance of Tyco Electronics fiber optic, electromechanical and other physical components. This new system save significant space and also lighter than other flight entertainment communication network systems.

Tyco Electronics has said it has closely assisted Lumexis in the installation process, contributing to the succesfull delivery of the product.

Rich Salter, chief technical officer of Lumexis, commented that, "Tyco Electronics has been an engaged and supportive collaborator with Lumexis since the projects inception. Our challenge to deliver a robust, easy-to-maintain fiber optic IFE solution which would survive many years of rigorous daily airline service was made much easier by employing Tyco Electronics' extensive experience and their proven fiber optic components."

"The opportunity to work with the Lumexis team has been a privilege," according to Earle Olson, business development manager for Rugged Fast Protocol solutions with Tyco Electronics. "The fact that the installation went so smoothly and everything worked so well during final system check is very exciting and something that the teams should be very proud of."

The fiber optic backbone and interconnect scheme was developed by Lumexis and Tyco Electronics, along with In Flight Canada, to provide the most efficient installation -- thereby minimizing the time spent out of revenue service. The FTTS system combines industry standard ARINC 801 fiber optic interfaces with a very flexible fiber routing approach that maintains room for growth, assuring affordability for the long term regarding installed and applied costs.