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RUGGEDIZED HIGH-DENSITY

OPTICAL INTERCONNECTS

FOR HARSH ENVIRONMENTS

Applications

Telecommunications

– Base stations

– Vault I/Os

– Wireless antennas

– Video transmission

Military/aerospace

– Avionics

– Communications

– Satellites

– Data terminals

– Remote antennas

– Signal processors

– Data switches

– Sensors

– Space systems

– Vacuum systems

Ruggedized

High-Density Optical

Interconnects for

Harsh Environments

Industrial

– Oil exploration

– Factory automation/networking

– Sensors

– Process equipment

– Security cameras

– Mining

Commercial Vehicles

- Over road

- Agriculture

- Heavy equipment

Medical

– Operating rooms

– Diagnostic equipment

Molex Fiber Optics

Capabilities

• Diverse product mix

– Standard - ST, FC, SC, LC,

MPO connectors Loop backs,

attenuators

– Ruggedized - LC, 38999, 28876,

Circular MT, Array, Optical

D-sub, Industrial LC, SC and

MPO, mechanical splices

– Opticalexcircuits

– Opticalshufes

– Back plane (blind mate)

solutions

• Support

– In-house customer and technical

support, product management,

program management,

engineering and manufacturing

• Customized solutions

– Cables

– Interconnect

– Hardware

– Testing

• Vertically integrated

– Connector, cable assembly and

specialtyberengineering

Design and development

• Connectors

– Industry standards, custom

solutions

• Bulkhead adapters

– Industry standards, custom, EMI

containment, sealed

• Cable assemblies

– Standard and custom. Telecom,

Datacom, Industrial and

Mil/Aerospace

• Fibers and capillary tubing

– Specialty and Custom products

-largecorebers,rad-hard

deepUVbers,precisionglass

capillaries

Manufacturing

• Prototyping

• Molding

• Machining

• Automated ber laying/routing

• Fiber manufacturing

• Connectors

• Adapters

• Cable assemblies

• Testing

• Global locations

Capabilities

Fiber Optics

Product

Capabilities

Applications

Fiber Optic

Ruggedized Cable

Assemblies

Diverse Product Mix

• Cable assemblies based

on these connector types:

– Expanded Beam

– MXL38999 (high density)

– MIL-DTL-38999

– Circular MT

– Industrial LC

– Industrial MT

– QMD

– LC2+

– 28876

– Hermaphroditic

– TFOCA

– Hermetic Sealed Circular MT

– Others on request

• Support

– In-house customer technical

support, product management,

program management,

engineering and manufacturing

• Customized solutions

– Molex is open to discussing

and providing unique cabling

products. Bring us your needs

and we will work with you

to develop a well designed

solution.

Design and Development

• Cable Assemblies

– Standard and custom: For

Telecom, Datacom, Industrial

and Aerospace/Defense

Manufacturing

• Prototyping

• Testing

• Global locations

MT Xtreme

LC2+

Hermetic Sealed Circular MT

MXL38999 (high density)

Industrial LC

TFOCA

FullycompliantwiththeANSI-ratiedVITA66.1

specication

Ensures complete design and function compatibility

withspecication

PatentedMTferrule-carrierdesignenableseld

servicing without hand tools

Provides access for installation and maintenance with

no service tools required. Reduces installation and

maintenance time plus associated costs

Robust housing with heavy-duty anodized aluminum

constructionandVITA66.1compliantfootprint

Ideal for rugged military and non-automotive

commercial applications. Withstands extreme

temperature ranges

Supportsuptotwo(2)oatingMTferrules(termini) Aids in proper mating in blind-mate applications

MTterminiavailablein8,12or24bersinstandard

multimode and singlemode or VersaBeam™

(expanded beam MT)

Providesdesignexibilitywithmultimodeand

singlemode compatibility

Planned intermatibility with competitors’ products Anticipated second source option

Features and Benets

VITA 66.1

Ruggedized Optical

MT Backplane

Interconnect

System

106601 Daughtercard

Connector, Backplane

Receptacle

VITA66.1RuggedizedOpticalMT

Backplane Interconnect System

Achieve installation and maintenance simplicity for rugged

embedded VPX MIL/AERO backplane applications with the

VITA 66.1 Ruggedized Optical MT Backplane Interconnect

System

TheVITA66.1RuggedizedOpticalMTBackplaneInterconnectSystemis

designedtomeettheANSIratiedVITA66.1specicationforVPXarchitecture.

VPX(previouslyknownasVITA46—anANSIstandard),providescomponent-

and system-design recommendations to ensure compliance in military

defense and other applications.

VITA66denestheopticalrequirementsforVPXarchitecture.Molex’sVITA

66.1RuggedizedOpticalMTBackplaneInterconnectSystem,available

with two industry standard MT termini styles, is designed for blind-mate

backplane applications that require optically robust interfaces with simple

accessibility (no need for hand tools) to streamline MT assembly installation

or regular maintenance. The anodized aluminum-based housings provide a

rugged solution for use in the designated VPX card space as determined by

the standard, or can be used as a stand-alone solution outside of the VPX

architecture.

Reference Information

Packaging: Bag

Mates With:

Daughtercard Connector Mates With:

Backplane Receptacle

(106601-1050)

Backplane Receptacle Mates With:

Daughtercard Connector

(106601-1150)

Use With:

MT(Series106283)andVersaBeam™

(Series106268)CableAssemblies

Specications

Designed In: Millimeters

RoHS: Yes

Halogen Free: Yes

Mechanical

Insertion Force to PCB:

10NmperMT(20Nmtotal)

Mating Force:

10NmperMT(20Nmtotal)

Unmating Force:

<10NmperMT(<20Nmtotal)

Durability(min.):500matingcycles

Physical

Housing: Aluminum

Contact: Precision plastic

Plating: Clear Anodized

PCBThickness(max.):4.75mm

Operating Temperature:

MTFerrule:-55to+105°C

VersaBeamFerrule:-10to+60°C

MT ferrules are recessed in the connector and

receptacle housings ensuring scoop-proof mating which

prevents damage to alignment pins and ferrule endface

Standard MT ferrules which provide an industry

standard interface with high density and reliable

performance

Aluminum connector and receptacle housings provide a

robust interconnect with exceptional pull strength

19.05mm(.750”)diameterreceptaclefeaturesasmall

footprint and similar size to industry standard MPO

connector

Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) gasket Designedforround,multi-berjacketsproviding

improvedbermanagement

Features and Benets

High-density Circular MT Optical Cable Assemblies are designed for critical,

high-reliability applications

Molex’s rugged, high-density circular MT cable assemblies are designed

to meet requirements mandated by telecommunication, military, medical

andmanyotherindustries.Utilizingthelow-proleCircularMTconnector,

these cable assemblies are designed to meet or exceed the mechanical

specicationsoftraditionaldatacommunicationandtelecommunicationinter-

chassis connections.

The Circular MT assemblies use a single MT ferrule housed in a nickel-plated,

metal-connectorshell.Fibercountsrangefrom12to72bers.Themetal

housing and stainless steel push-pull locking ring provide a more robust

design than the current industry standard MPO connector polymer housings

and latches. The MT ferrule is recessed in both the circular connector and

receptacle housings, providing an additional improvement over traditional

MT connectors. Recessing the ferrule ensures it is scoop-proof, preventing

damage to the precise MT alignment pins and ferrule endface during handling

and mating of the connector.

The circular MT receptacle housing features a deep, polarized mating cavity

which will reduce alignment pin hole damage that may occur during the

mating process with traditional MT connector systems.

Molex’s circular MT cable assemblies offer a more robust MT ferrule-based

interface versus ribbon-based optical interfaces, which have traditionally

beenrectangular.Thisnewdesignensuresimprovedalignmentbenets,

increased pull strength and the use of new round, ribbon-cable constructions.

Circular MT connectors will be sold only as terminated cable assemblies.

Circular MT Cable Assemblies complement Molex’s existing line of MT

products. For more information on Molex’s extensive optical product offering,

pleasevisit:www.molex.com/ber.

Circular MT

Optical Cable

Assemblies

1062751-by-3CircularMT

Lensed MT

1-by-3CircularMTConnectorandAdapter

Reference Information

Packaging: Custom per assembly

Optical

Ferrule Type: MT Ferrule

FiberDensity:12to72bers

Fiber Type:

Singlemode:9/125μm

Multimode:50/125μmor

62.5/125μm

Insertion Loss:

Single mode:

8Fiber:0.12dBtypical<0.5dBmax.

12Fiber:0.15dBtypical<0.75dBmax.

24Fiber:0.20dBtypical<0.75dBmax.

Multimode:

12Fiber:0.15dBtypical<0.5dBmax.

24Fiber:0.22dBtypical<0.75dBmax.

36Fiber:0.30dBtypical<1.0dBmax.

72Fiber:0.35dBtypical<1.25dBmax.

Mechanical

Operating Temperature Range:

-5to+75°C

Durability:200matings

Physical

Housing: Nickel-plated aluminum

Specications

Features and Benets

Multi-berMTinterfacewith12to

24at-ribbonbercounts

Provides the industry’s densest

bercountinacompacthermetic

interface for maximum data

transfer. Ideal for tight panel

congurations

Sealingratesto1x10-6 helium

(He) cc/sec at one atmosphere

differential pressure

Ideal for exposure to gases,

liquids, dust and other extreme

environmental factors

Stainless steel connector housings Provides durability and corrosion

resistance

Singlemodeandmultimodebers

options

Offers a choice between long- and

short-distance transmissions with

associated costs

Hermetic-Sealed Multi-Fiber Circular

MT Optical Assemblies

A) Receptacle Assembly

B) Plug Assembly

Hermetic-Sealed

Multi-Fiber Circular

MT Optical Assemblies

106503 Hermetic Circular MT

Plugs and Receptacle

Cable Assemblies

Delivering extreme sealing performance in the industry’s

smallest footprint, Molex’s Hermetic-Sealed Multi-Fiber

Circular MT Optical Assemblies provide system reliability

in harsh environments

Extreme environments including severe weather conditions, high altitudes and

atmospheric pressure can cause critical surveillance and sensor equipment

tofail.Hermeticsealingforberopticconnectionshashistoricallybeen

limited to large, single-channel applications and until now unavailable in

a high-density, reduced-footprint, multi-channel option. Molex’s Hermetic-

Sealed Multi-Fiber Circular MT Optical Assemblies, designed for critical

user applications where long-term system reliability in harsh environments

is paramount, ensure industry-leading gas-tight-sealing for superior

performance.

Reference Information

Packaging: Box

Mates With: Hermetic Circular

MT Plug or Receptacle

RoHS: Yes, Compliant by Exemption

Optical

Ferrule Type: MT

FiberDensity:12to24bers

FiberType:Singlemode:9/125μm

Multimode:50/125μmor

62.5/125μm

Specications

Insertion Loss:

Singlemode:

 12-ber:0.15dBtypical

  <0.75dBmax.

 24-ber:0.20dBtypical

  <0.75dBmax.

Multimode:

 12-ber:0.15dBtypical

  <0.5dBmax.

 24-ber:0.22dBtypical

  <0.75dBmax.

Mechanical

Durability:200matingcycles

Physical

Housing: Stainless Steel

Contact: MT ferrule

OperatingTemperature:-40to+70°C

Provides moisture and dust

protection for use in harsh industrial

environments; housing is NEMA 6P

and IP67 rated

Sealed panel feed-through design

for easy installation into enclosures

100%opticallytestedtoensure

quality performance assemblies

Available in single mode and

multimode styles to work with any

commonbertype

Metal body LC connectors have

beentestedtoGR-486,salt

and fog exposure for extreme

environments

Push-pull insertion with bayonet-

style mechanical latch provides

easy installation and removal

Broadtemperaturerange(-40

to+85°C)isidealforindooror

outdoor applications

Features and Benets

Applications

Reference Information

Packaging: Cable Assemblies:

Individual bag or spool

Adapters: Individual bag

Mates With: Standard LC, SC, or MPO

assemblies (respectively)

Designed In: Inches

Designed with rugged and compact housings, Molex’s

optical industrial cable assemblies incorporate the

high-performance of a ber optic connection with the

versatility of a rugged industrial connector and are ideal

for harsh industrial environments

Molex industrial cable assemblies provide an environmentally sealed optical

connection for harsh environments. Plus, the assemblies guarantee an easy, one-

step connection system with the combined push-pull insertion and bayonet-style

mechanical latch.

The industrial panel-mount, plastic adapters serve as a sealed feed-through for

theberconnection.Theindustrialmetalbodyadaptersofferamorerobust

means of interconnection on outdoor nodes and enclosures over their plastic

counterpartsmeetingSpecGR3120.Thenewindustrialintegratedange-mount

adapters are designed for tight, side-by-side applications. A single shutter,

available in plastic or metal, is secured inside the adapter to cover both LC duplex

portsandprovidedustandlaserprotectionfortheinternalberconnection.

Molex’s optical metal- and plastic-body industrial assemblies are compatible with

manybertypesandcableconstructions;assembliesareidealforbothindoor

and outdoor applications. These assemblies are particularly well-suited for long

distancesorremoteconnectionsusingeithersinglemodeormultimodeber.

The optical industrial assemblies are available in simplex SC, duplex LC (metal-

bodyiscurrentlyonlyavailableinLCduplex)andmulti-berMPOversions.Each

assemblyoffersasealedberopticconnectiontotmanyapplications,frombi-

directionalsingleberupto12-berribbonconnections.Assembliesareavailable

inpigtails(single-ended),jumpers(dual-ended)andbreakoutassemblies,toany

Molexstandardberopticconnector.Theopticalindustrialassembliescanbe

manufacturedinlengthsfrom1.0metertowellover1.0kilometers.

TheindustrialduplexLCassemblyhasbeenratiedasa‘StandardInterface’in

the ODVA* (Open DeviceNet Vendors Association) as a next-generation industrial

interconnect.

* DeviceNet is a trademark of Open DeviceNet Vendor Association (ODVA)

Optical Industrial

Cable Assemblies

and Adapters:

LC Duplex, SC, MPO

106059IndustrialConnectors:

LC Duplex, SC

Simplex, MPO

Multi-Fiber

106059IndustrialAdapters

Panel Mount: LC

Duplex, SC Simplex,

MPO Multi-Fiber

106501IntegratedIndustrial

Adapters Flange

Mount: LC Duplex

Metal Body LC Industrial connector and

adapter (shown with plastic Industrial

LC version)

Metal Body, LC Duplex (for single-mode

ormulti-modeber)

Optical

Insertion Loss:

Singlemode<0.35dBmax.(0.13dBtypical)

Multimode<0.50dBmax.(0.10dBtypical)

ReturnLoss:Singlemode45to55dB

Wavelength:

Singlemode1310or1550nm

Multimode850or1300nm

Physical

Housing: Polymer or metal

Ferrule: Zirconia Ceramic

Cable Type: Indoor or outdoor

Fiber Type: Single mode or multimode

Fiber Count: Duplex or simplex

OperatingTemperature:-40to+85°C

Optical Performance

Specications

Reference Information

Packaging: Bag

Ferrule: Zirconia Ceramic

Plug Body: Metal

Outer Body Materials: Metal

Standard Strain Relief Boots:

Straight,45°,90°

OperatingTemperature:150°C

Sealed-straight,ourosilicone

Standard Fiber Jacket Sizes:

-900μ,1.60mm,2.00mm,3.00mm

LC2+ Connectors:

A = Duplex,

B = Sealed,

C = High temperature,

D=Standard,singlemodewith90°boot,

E = Standard multimode with tight bend

radius90°boot

Parameter SM UPC APC SM MM

Insertion Loss (db typ.) 0.25 0.35 0.20

Return Loss (db typ.) 50 65 30

Features and Benets

High-temperature metal body withstands long-run

operatingtemperaturesupto+150°Candwithstands

extended severe shock and vibration exposure without

risk of breaking

Enhanced latch gives improved latch retention in severe

shock and vibration situations

Sealing O-ring and strain-relief boots protect from

moisture propagation through the connector to

expensive devices

Multiple strain-relief boot styles available support many

cablesizesandapplicationsincluding900μmbuffered

ber,1.20mm(.047”),1.60mm(.063”),1.80mm(.070”)

and2.00mm(.079”)jacketedcableand45°and90°

strain-reliefroutingcongurations

Simplex, duplex, singlemode and multimode versions

with industry standard colors provides a variety of

options to suit many applications

LC2+ Metallic

Optical Connectors

106397

Molex offers the industry’s only metal-housing LC2+

connectors, the ideal high-performance, discrete-ber

solution for use in severe operating environments in

industrial, telecom, military and medical applications

LC2+ connectors are available in three versions (standard, high-temperature

andsealed),toprovidecustomerswithdesignexibility.LC2+metalconnectors

feature an enhanced latch for improved latch retention which is important in

high-shock and vibration environments. Various strain-relief boots are available

to address cable-routing issues. LC2+ connectors are designed to support the

Enhanced Performance (EP) aerospace-grade optical cabling, available from

cable manufacturing vendors.

The standard LC2+ connector is a metal body and latch version of the popular

industry-standard LC connector system and is fully compatible with all LC form

factor connectors, adapters, active devices and tooling. High-temperature

LC2+connectorswillsupportlong-runoperatingtemperaturesupto+150°C

to withstand harsh operating environments that the legacy plastic-body LC

interconnects could not handle. The LC2+ sealed connectors are available with

an internal O-ring that seals to the internal part of an adapter or active device,

along with a special strain-relief boot that seals the rear of the connector and

around the optical cabling to protect against moisture propagation.

LC2+ connectors are the next-generation solution to the highly popular LC

connector interface. The LC2+ interface is found on many active devices

(LED and laser-based) in common equipment applications related to telecom

(i.e. antennas), premise wiring, industrial, military, aerospace and medical

industries.Inaddition,LC2+connectorsmeetallFOCIS10specications.

* Additional shell size options

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

See LumaCore Optical Terminus

REFERENCE INFORMATION

Body Materials: Aluminum Alloy

(Olive Drab Cadmium or

Nickel Plated) Stainless Steel

(Passivated)

ShellCertications:

QPL per DSCC MIL-DTL-38999 Series III

Insert Material: Plated Aluminum Alloy

Guide Pins:

Precision-Ground Stainless Steel

Alignment Sleeves: Zirconia Ceramic

Sealing Gasket:

Fluorosilicone Elastomer

External Dimensions:

per MIL-DTL-38999

Contact Molex for external and

mounting dimensions

MXL38999 All Optical Circulars

Our all-optical version of the popular MIL-DTL-38999 Series III connector system

uses the Molex LumaCore™ optical terminus technology to deliver dense optical

connections with stable optical performance into harsh environments. It is

available in all standard shell materials and platings.

MXL38999introducestherstfullrangeofallopticalMIL-DTL-38999connectors

designedspecicallyforsinglemodeAPCapplications.Thishighlevelofdesign

integrity enables the connector system to deliver superior optical performance

acrossallopticalberapplicationsincludingUPCpolishsinglemodeand

multimodebers.

MXL38999 connectors include precision-machined and plated metallic inserts.

Without plastic distortions found in other 38999 connector designs, the

MXL38999 connector can deliver stable optical performance across broad

temperature ranges. The durability of the connector is further enhanced with a

removable alignment sleeve holder. This enables mass cleaning and inspection

of the installed LumaCore terminus on both the plug and receptacle.

Unique1/8-turnretentionfeature

allows LumaCore terminus to be

installed and removed from the rear

of a connector solution with a simple

push and turn

Metallic inserts enhance EMI

performance of the connector when

installed into enclosures

Receptaclesavailableinbothjamnut

andange-mountcongurationwith

geometry per MIL-DTL-38999

Plug connectors include an anti-

vibration ratchet mechanism in the

triple start acme thread coupling ring

Available in aluminum and stainless

steel construction

Color banding and product

marking are available to customer

specications

Removable alignment sleeve

assembly for ease of maintenance

and cleaning

Suitable for multimode and

singlemode applications - PC, UPC

and APC end face geometry capable

Precision stainless steel guide pins

ensure accurate optical cavity

alignment, during and after mating

MIL-DTL-38999 Series III plug to

receptacle sealing and accessory

threads are standard

Available with full interfacial seal

surrounding each terminus for added

moisture protection

Features and Benets

Specications

MXL38999

Circular Optical

Connectors

SPECIFICATIONS

MXL38999 All Optical Circulars

Our all-optical version of the popular Mil-DTL-38999 Series III connector system

uses the Molex LumaCore™ optical terminus technology to deliver dense optical

connections with stable optical performance into harsh environments. It is available

in all standard shell materials and platings.

MXL38999 introduces the ﬁrst full range of all optical Mil-DTL-38999 connectors

designed speciﬁcally for singlemode APC applications. This high level of design

integrity enables the connector system to deliver superior optical performance across

all optical ﬁber applications including UPC polish singlemode and multimode ﬁbers.

MXL38999 connectors include precision-machined and plated metallic inserts.

Without plastic distortions found in other 38999 connector designs, the MXL38999

connector can deliver stable optical performance across broad temperature ranges.

The durability of the connector is further enhanced with a removable alignment

sleeve holder. This enables mass cleaning and inspection of the installed LumaCore

terminus on both the plug and receptacle.

MXL38999

Circular Optical Connectors

106386

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Unique 1/8-turn retention

feature allows LumaCore terminus to

be installed and removed from the rear

of a connector solution with a simple

push and turn

• Metallic inserts enhance EMI perfor-

mance of the connector when installed

into enclosures

• Receptacles available in both jam nut

and ﬂange-mount conﬁguration with

geometry per Mil-C-38999

Jam Nut Receptacle Connector

Plug Connector

23-40

23-48*

17-20

11-4 13-8 15-12

19-30

19-24*

21-32

25-64

Performance characteristics:

See LumaCore Optical Terminus

Reference Information

Body Materials: Aluminum Alloy

(Olive Drab Cadmium or Nickel

Plated) Stainless Steel (Passivated)

Shell Certiﬁcations:

QPL per DSCC Mil-DTL-38999 Series III

Insert Material: Aluminum Alloy

Guide Pins:

Precision-Ground Stainless Steel

Alignment Sleeves: Zirconia Ceramic

Sealing Gasket: Fluorosilicone Elastomer

External Dimensions: per Mil-DTL-38999

Contact Molex for external and

mounting dimensions

Standard Cavity Layouts

(Shell Size-Cavities)

Square Flange Receptacle Connector

*Additional shell size options

• Plug connectors include an

anti-vibration ratchet mechanism

in the triple start acme thread

coupling ring

• Available in aluminum and stainless

steel construction

• Color banding and product

marking are available to customer

speciﬁcations

• Removable alignment sleeve assembly

for ease of maintenance and cleaning

• Suitable for multimode and single-

mode applications - PC, UPC and

APC end face geometry capable

• Precision stainless steel guide pins

ensure accurate optical cavity

alignment, during and after mating

• Mil-C-38999 Series III plug to

receptacle sealing and accessory

threads are standard

• Available with full interfacial seal

surrounding each terminus for added

moisture protection

11-4 13-8 15-12

Plug Connector

Jam Nut Receptacle Connector

Square Flange Receptacle Connector

Standard Cavity Layouts

(Shell Size Cavities)

17-20 19-30

 19-24*

23-40

23-48* 25-64

21-32

*Optional cavity layouts

LumaCoretm Technology Shining Through

The COTS (Commercial Off the Shelf) LumaCore terminus from Molex provides

ahigh-performancediscreteberopticinterconnectsolutionthatcanbe

packaged into a number of connector formats. LumaCore products deliver

high density solutions with the ease of service and maintainability available in

familiar LC or MU solutions. Customers can design systems from backplanes

to front panels with a common optical terminus.

LumaCoreproductsuseindustry-standard1.25mmZirconiaceramicferrules

making a full range of support equipment instantly available. The terminus

canbespeciedforusewitheithersmallorlargecoreopticalbers.

LumaCoreproductsareterminatedtoopticalbermeetingthelatestindustry

standards such as Telcordia GR-326-CORE.

Unique1/8-turnretentionfeature

allows the terminus to be installed

and removed from a connector

solution with a simple push and turn

All retention features are integrated

on-board the terminus assuring

simplicityandreliabilityinnal

connector products

Available in a large array of

connectorcongurations

including circular MIL-DTL-38999,

D-subminiature, backplane mount

and custom applications

1.25mmprecisionZirconiaceramic

ferrule is available with a broad

rangeofferruleholesizesfrom80to

650microns

Suitable for singlemode and

multimode applications

- PC, UPC and APC end face

geometry capable and

plasticopticalber(POF)

REFERENCE INFORMATION

Ferrule: Zirconia Ceramic

Body Materials: Copper Alloy

Plating: Gold/Nickel

Spring: Stainless Steel

OPTICAL PERFORMANCE

Features and Benets

Specications

LumaCoretm

Optical Terminus

SPECIFICATIONS

LumaCore™ Technology Shining Through

The COTS (Commercial Off the Shelf) LumaCore terminus from Molex provides a

high-performance discrete ﬁber optic interconnect solution that can be packaged

into a number of connector formats. LumaCore products deliver high density

solutions with the ease of service and maintainability available in familiar LC or

MU solutions. Customers can design systems from backplanes to front panels with

a common optical terminus.

LumaCore products use industry-standard 1.25mm Zirconia ceramic ferrules

making a full range of support equipment instantly available. The terminus can

be speciﬁed for use with either small or large core optical ﬁbers. LumaCore products

are terminated to optical ﬁber meeting the latest industry standards such as Telcor-

dia GR-326-CORE.

LumaCore™

Optical Terminus

106387

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Unique 1/8-turn retention feature al-

lows the terminus to be installed and

removed from a connector solution

with a simple push and turn

• All retention features are integrated

on-board the terminus assuring sim-

plicity and reliability in ﬁnal connector

products

• Available in a large array of connector

conﬁgurations including circular

Mil-C-38999, D-subminiature,

Micro-D, backplane mount and custom

applications

Reference Information

Ferrule: Zirconia Ceramic

Body Materials: Copper Alloy

Plating: Gold/Nickel

Spring: Stainless Steel

• 1.25mm precision Zirconia ceramic

ferrule is available with a broad range

of ferrule hole sizes from 80 to 650

microns

• Suitable for singlemode and

multimode applications

- PC, UPC and APC end face

geometry capable and plastic

optical ﬁber

Optical Performance

Parameter SM UPC APC SM MM

Insertion Loss (db typ.) 0.25 0.35 0.20

Return Loss (db typ.) 50 65 30

Parameter SM UPC APC SM MM

Insertion Loss (db typ.) 0.25 0.35 0.20

Return Loss (db typ.) 50 60 25

Design Flexibility Sets Molex Apart

Molexcandesignnewconnectorcongurationsormodifynearlyanyexisting

connectortobecomeahighperformanceopticalsolution.Callustondout

aboutourlatestdevelopmentsorvisitourwebsiteatwww.molex.com/ber

Molex continues to innovate to customer demand on a daily basis.

Examples of our newest products include:

OPTICAL ARINC

Molex has designed and manufactured inserts with various termini

densitiesfrom32to72bersforARINCconnectors.Featuressuchas

precision alignment pins and removable sleeve assemblies to simplify

inspectionandcleaningareenablingARINCconnectorstonallydeliver

high density and stable optical performance in harsh environments. The

ARINC inserts are designed to mount in the ARINC frame cavity of your

choice and are provided with the insert mounting hardware.

LumaCoretm Multi-

Fiber Specialty

Connectors

Optical ARINC

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