Molex Introduces Optical Interconnect Solutions

Enabling the networking world's newest open-compute platforms with streamlined design and superior scalability, the MXC* Optical Interconnect Solution, with VersaBeam™ expanded-beam MT technology, delivers cutting-edge high-density performance

Features and Benefits:

• Supports up to 64 fibers per ferrule provides options for different transmission link distances using OM3, OM4, multimode and single mode� fibers. Allows system architects flexibility to meet specific bandwidth and distance requirements supporting both onboard multimode VCSEL and single mode silicon photonics technologies.
• Simplified panel-mounted receptacle and assembly design with greatly reduced component count Reduces cost, complexity and footprint by eliminating numerous components compared to MPO/MTP†† connector-to-adapter-to-connector interface designs.
• Anti-snag thumb-latch design Provides latching and unlatching ease-of-use. Delivers 15% increased density compared to MPO/ MTP push/pull style latches.
• Lower mating force than MPO/MTP, spring force has not increased with the higher fiber count Offers greater density without impacting mechanical design requirements, ideal for backplane applications.
• Adjustable strain relief with optional FlexiBend™ boot Makes cable routing easier can bend cable as necessary within space constraints without damaging cable.
• Recessed ferrule with VersaBeam™ expanded-beam MT technology protects the interface from damage. Expandedbeam connection is less sensitive to dust contamination, fiber damage and is easier to clean compared to standard MT ferrules.
• MXC-to-MPO/MTP fan-out cable configurations available Allow for conversion from the MXC interface to individual MPO/MTP and LC connectors for connections to QSFP, CXP or SFF active optical modules.
• Standard MT-ferrule is compatible for use in applications not requiring expandedbeam MT connections.
• Supports round multi-fiber cable constructions from 12 to 64 fibers Eases multi-fiber cable management compared to flat-ribbon cable on equipment front panels, will eventually support a range of cable diameters from 2.00 to 5.50mm for fiber counts from 12 to 64 fibers.

Applications:

• Telecommunications/Networking/Cloud Computing
• Hubs
• Servers
• Storage
• Open-Compute Architectures
• Disaggregated-Rack Architectures

See Also:
Molex Optical Interconnect Solutions (. pdf) for more product information, specifications, applications and ordering information.