MPO Fiber Optic Loopback Assemblies FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS For compact testing of QSFP optical transceivers or network optical links, Molex’s MPO Loopback Assemblies offer a new, robust solution for Telecom and Datacom applications Loopbacks for MT interconnect applications are driven by both network systems-solutions providers and the optical-device community that design and make transceivers or active components. Loopbacks are used primarily as a means to test optical links in networks or devices by “looping back” the connections from the TX (transmit) pairs to the RX (receive) pairs. By doing this, a complete optical link is formed, allowing the optical performance evaluation of a discrete component or a complete link in a network path covering one or more interfaces. Molex’s Loopback offers a female MTP-connector end that mates to any MPO or MTP adapter or device port. The Loopback also can be mated directly to a parallel optical device such as a Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP) transceiver with a 4-lane configuration. For multimode applications, an attenuated version of the MPO Loopback is available to simulate longer links in a network, with up to 5dB attenuation. With standard or custom pinouts available for 8- to 12-fiber MT ferrules, the Loopback can accommodate specific optical-routing needs. The Features and Benefits n Small, compact housing design allows side-by-side mounting in dense board applications n Ruggedized enclosed body for easy removal protects the ribbon fibers when engaged repeatedly n Available in attenuated versions for multimode applications offers the ability to simulate network distances within the device n Offering pinouts for 8-and 12-fiber MT ferrules or QSFP transceivers provides a Loopback with pinouts that is factory ready to mate to components with appropriate routing n Identification labels that provide data on return loss, mode (single or multi) and fiber type provides quick customer identification of device parameters for evaluation SPECIFICATIONS Reference Information Packaging: PolyBag with test data Mates With: MPO or MTP adapter (Series 106181 and 106114) with a male mating connector interface and any parallel optical device that uses an MTP/MPO interface Use With: Any Molex MTP adapter (Series 106181 and 106114) and other manufacturers’ optical devices Designed In: Millimeters Optical Insertion Loss: Single mode: .5dB per fiber Multimode: .75 dB per fiber Mechanical Connector Insertion Force: 10N (2.250 lbf) typical QSFP fiber-count compliant on part number 106005-1100 4TX, 4RX with 12 channel ferrule Physical Housing: PEI, UL94-V0 Connector: Female MPO interface 8 or 12 fiber Operating Temperature: -5 to +40°C Rear Housing: Height: 6.80mm (.268”) Length: 35.60mm (1.402”) Width: 20.00mm (.787”) 106005 Multi-Fiber Loopback Assemblies small and compact housing design allows side-by-side mounting in dense board applications and tight spaces. This design makes it ideal for blades with multiple optical components on a face plate. For burn-in and testing of MPO network components, Molex’s MPO loopback offers a stable and compact solution for telecom and datacom requirements. Molex also offers a LC loopback (Series 106052) and will soon release a CXP loopback assembly. For more information on Molex’s loopback offerings, visit: www.molex.com/link/loopbacks.html. MPO Fiber Optic Loopback Assemblies APPLICATIONS 106005 Multi-Fiber Loopback Assemblies n Telecommunications – Loopback testing for network cards – Testing on QSFP Modules MPO Loopback with QSFP transceiver ORDERING INFORMATION Mode Fiber Type Attenuation 106005-1100 Order No. Multimode 50/125µm, QSFP pin out - 106005-1500 Single mode 9/125µm - 50/125µm - Multimode 62.5/125µm - 50/125µm 5dB 106005-1501 Fiber Count 8 106005-1502 106005-1503 106005-1000 106005-1001 106005-1002 Single mode 12 Multimode 106005-1003 9/125µm - 50/125µm - 62.5/125µm - 50/125µm 5dB Plant No. for Samples 8501 www.molex.com/link/mpoloopback.html Americas Headquarters Lisle, Illinois 60532 U.S.A. 1-800-78MOLEX [email protected] Order No. 987650-2585 Asia Pacific North Headquarters Yamato, Kanagawa, Japan 81-46-265-2325 [email protected] Asia Pacific South Headquarters Jurong, Singapore 65-6268-6868 [email protected] USA/KC/2008.11 European Headquarters Munich, Germany 49-89-413092-0 [email protected] Corporate Headquarters 2222 Wellington Ct. Lisle, IL 60532 U.S.A. P: 630-969-4550 F: 630-969-1352 © 2008, Molex