<p>➀ ODU has adapted 3M's sliding ferrule design for its EBO connectors, addressing the limitations of current fiber optic connectivity.</p><p>➁ The new EBO model is smaller, with lower insertion and return loss, and higher mating cycles compared to typical MT expanded beam connectors.</p><p>➂ The EBO technology, based on a cassette system with up to 96 optical fibers per connector, is field-repairable and meets various standards including VITA 95, VITA 96, and MIL-DTL-38999.</p>