Moog Protokraft
MOOG Protokraft is a technology leader specializing in the design and manufacture of high-speed optoelectronic components and communication subsystems for harsh operating environments. Focused on reliable data transmission for military, aerospace, space, and industrial platforms, Protokraft solutions are optimized for Ethernet, Fibre Channel, ARINC 818, sFPDP, and custom military protocols. Leveraging an active optical system architecture integrated into passive connector designs, Protokraft products deliver high bandwidth, low SWaP, and maximum durability.
Product and Solution Areas
Optical Transceiver Solutions
- Moog Protokraft develops miniaturized optical transceiver solutions supporting 10 Gbps and higher data rates for single-mode and multimode fiber infrastructures. The Stiletto, Dagger, Lightning, and Magnum series provide significant advantages in size, weight, and power consumption compared to conventional SFP-based solutions, while offering full compliance with military standards such as ARINC 801, EN4531, and MIL-DTL-38999.
Ethernet Media Converter Systems
- The Moog Protokraft media converter family supports secure conversion from Fast Ethernet up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet, enabling copper-to-fiber and fiber-to-fiber interfaces. These solutions are designed with vibration isolation and environmental hardening in accordance with military and aerospace standards, including RTCA DO-160 and MIL-STD-461.
Ethernet Switch Solutions
- L2+ Ethernet switches, such as the Viking series, provide a high-reliability network backbone for military aircraft and mission-critical platforms. Protokraft switches are certified for vibration, temperature, and EMC performance, ensuring stable and deterministic operation throughout the mission lifecycle.
Video & High-Speed Interface Converters
- Video media converter solutions supporting ARINC 818, SMPTE 424 (3G-SDI), DVI, Camera Link, and RS-170 enable secure, long-distance data transmission for avionics displays, mission computers, and ISR systems.
Interface Adapters & Custom Optical Integrations
- Moog Protokraft offers customized interface adapter solutions to transport high-speed digital and video signals over fiber infrastructures. These products are engineered for seamless integration into existing military platforms with minimal design changes, ensuring rapid deployment and system compatibility.
Ruggedized Fiber Optic Communication
Military Standard Compliant Ethernet Infrastructures
Data speeds of 10 Gbps and above
Communication Systems Designed for Harsh Environments
Analog-to-Digital Conversion (ADC)
Areas of Use and Platforms
Moog Protokraft solutions are deployed across a broad spectrum of missions, including fighter aircraft, transport aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), air defense systems, radars, satellite communication systems, naval platforms, and ground-based tactical networks. They are field-proven on critical platforms such as the F-16, F-35, B-52, C-130, PATRIOT, Global Hawk, and Predator.
Why Choose MOOG Protokraft?
The key differentiators that set Moog Protokraft apart from its competitors include:
- Harsh-Environment-Focused Design: All products are engineered to operate reliably under extreme vibration, temperature, humidity, and EMI/EMC conditions.
- Active Optical Architecture Integrated into the Connector: A more secure, lighter, and higher-performance approach compared to passive cabling solutions.
- High Speed & Low SWaP: Support for data rates of 10 Gbps and above with minimal power consumption.
- Military & Aerospace Certifications: Compliance with AS9100, ISO, RTCA, and MIL-STD standards.
