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 ANSIratified VITA 66.1 specification for VPX architecture. VPX (previously known as VITA 46 — an ANSI standard), provides componentand system-design recommendations to ensure compliance in military defense and other applications. VITA 66.1 Ruggedized Optical MT Backplane Interconnect System 106601 Daughtercard Connector, Backplane Receptacle VITA 66 defines 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. VITA 66.1 Ruggedized Optical MT Backplane Interconnect System Features and Benefits Fully compliant with the ANSI-ratified VITA 66.1 specification Ensures complete design and function compatibility with specification Patent-pending MT ferrule-carrier design enables field 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) floating MT ferrules (termini) Aids in proper mating in blind-mate applications MT termini available in 8, 12 or 24 fibers in standard multimode and singlemode or VersaBeam™ (expanded beam MT) Provides design flexibility with multimode and singlemode compatibility Planned intermatibility with competitors’ products Anticipated second source option Specifications Reference Information Packaging: Bag Mates With: Daughtercard Connector Mates With: B ackplane Receptacle (106601-1050) Backplane Receptacle Mates With: Daughtercard Connector (106601-1150) Use With: MT (Series 106283) and VersaBeam™ (Series 106268) Cable Assemblies 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 Additional Information Detailed view of installation and maintenance without tools VITA 66.1 Ruggedized Optical MT Backplane Interconnect System Ease of installation and maintenance Backplane application Applications Aerospace – Commercial – Defense Military / Disaster – Command center communications Non-Automotive Transportation – Rail – Mining equipment – Shipping Oil and Gas Exploration – Sensing equipment Military / Disaster Command Center Locomotive Ordering Information Series No. http://www.molex.com/molex/products/listview.jsp?query=106601&pat h=cHome%23%23-1%23%23-1%7E%7Eq313036363031%7E%7EncFIBER OPTICCONADA%23%230%23%232&offset=0&autoNav=2&sType=a&filt er=&fs=&channel=Products 106601 Order No. Component Type 106601-1050 Backplane Receptacle 106601-1150 Daughtercard Connector www.molex.com/link/vita661.html Order No. 987650-8711 Printed in USA/KC/2013.03 ©2013 Molex