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(U) Information Sought

(U) AFLCMC/HNC requests industry provide information on available or in development solutions that can be used to provide assembled loopback connectors which will provide feedback signal(s) given a wiring diagram and/or pinout of pins to be shorted.

For each solution, request your company provide information addressing the following:

• (U) Type of solution or potential solution that provides conductivity between pins identified on a pinout or wiring diagram in a specified connector.


• (U) Loopback connectors need to be assembled in manner which will provide a required signal feedback.


• (U) Ensure only pins required to provide a loopback signal have conductivity.


• (U) Ensure open pins are not shorted and pins that are required to provide connection have proper conductivity.


• (U) Backside of connector must conceal wiring used to connect pins with a non-removable or not easily removable backshell.


• (U) Place a label with a given part number on each connector.


• (U) Utilize a quality assurance process to ensure a consistent product.