Molex Introduces First High-Density 12-Fiber MT Ferrule-Based Expanded-Beam MT Interconnect

Suitable for use in diagnostic equipment and data and medical video transmission applications, high-density, expanded-beam (lensed), MT ferrule-based interconnects from Molex (Lisle, IL) are designed to increase the number of mating cycles compared with standard MT ferrules. Billed by the company as an industry first, these high-density 12-fiber MT ferrule-based expanded-beam interconnects reduce optical loss resulting from dust contamination.

Previously, expanded-beam interfaces were available only as bulky single-fiber interfaces with limited density. The new design contains 12 parallel microlens interfaces optimized for 50/125-µm fiber applications. The interconnects are suited for such controlled environments as hospitals that require optically robust interfaces that can be mated thousands of times.

Standard MT ferrule interfaces transmit signals across glass-fiber interfaces that require physical contact to achieve optimal optical performance, making them susceptible to degradation from dust contamination. In contrast, the Molex MT ferrules prevent physical contact between mating interfaces. This controlled gap prevents debris from becoming imbedded during the mating or handling process, preventing possible failure, and provides reliable and repeatable optical performance, according to the company.

Expanded Beam MT interconnects include high-density, front-panel interfaces such as MPO/MTP*, Array, Circular MT, HBMT, and BMTP connector systems.

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