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.