Universal Optical Adapter FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS 106154 Populate multiple optical-connector interfaces with Molex’s Universal Optical Adapter The Universal Optical Adapter allows customers to interchange one half of the optical interface to suite the application. All of the functionality and performance benefits from a standard optical adapter are maintained in this versatile design. The universal optical adapter provides a common panel-mounting hole, which permits an internally mounted SC connector to be mated to a SC, ST or FC connector on the opposite side. This design allows the user interface to be converted between the three connector styles as needed. The universal adapter can also be used to mate SC/APC (angle-polished endface) to SC/APC and FC/APC terminations. When the customer interface is removed, the alignment sleeve may be easily extracted, exposing the ferrule and endface of the internally-mounted SC connector. With the sleeve removed, the customer has access to clean the internally-mated connector without disconnecting it from the adapter and without entering the enclosure, providing a safe and fast method to ensure proper optical performance. The universal optical adapter is offered in two options, as a pre-assembled adapter as well as individual components, providing the OEM design flexibility. The first option, pre-assembled adapters, are provided ready to install and use. The second option is to only populate the internal-adapter side, allowing customized configuration prior to shipping or by the customer after delivery. By using a common SC interface, OEM’s can minimize the number of panel designs required for multiple adapter styles. In addition, simplified stock management will result with fewer part numbers and stock quantities. Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) shielding is available on select adapters. Future designs will also incorporate an LC version which is compatible with the existing user interface, allowing the interconnection of 2.5mm ferrule connectors (FC,SC or ST) to Small Form Factor (SFF) 1.25mm (LC) connectors. ■ Easy front-access to the alignment sleeve and internally-mated connector endface allows easy inspection and cleaning without entering the enclosure ■ Available as individual components allows for customized configuration prior to shipping or after delivery to customer Mechanical Durability: >200 mate and demate cycles Insertion Loss: 0.2dB typical Mounting Style: Snap Physical Panel Housing: Zinc Die-cast Plating: Nickel User Interface: Polymer Alignment sleeve: Zirconia (Zr) Ceramic or Phosphor Bronze (CuSn) Operating Temperature: -40 to +85° C Features and Benefits ■ Die-cast SC panel housing with EMI shielding provides EMI and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) shielding on the internal SC adapter side ■ Interchangeable SC, ST and FC user interfaces allows fast and easy conversion for multiple applications SPECIFICATIONS Reference Information Packaging: Individual bag or tray Mates With Connectors: SC Tunable, Series 106032 SC Non-tunable, Series 106063 SC/APC, Series 106065 FC, Series 106053 FC/APC, Series 106055 ST, Series 106010 STII, Series 106012 Designed In: Millimeters Universal Optical Adapter APPLICATIONS 106154 ■ Telecommunication equipment - Routers - Servers ■ Other markets - Test equipment - Lab use - Storage servers ORDERING INFORMATION Development Kit Order No. Kit Contents 106154-0000 SC Universal EMI Base, SC User-Half, ST User-Half, FC User-Half, Zirconia Ceramic Alignment Sleeve, Phosphor Bronze Alignment Sleeve, EMI Shield, Dust Cap 2.5mm Universal Optical Adapter Assemblies with EMI Shielding Order No. Adapter Alignment Sleeve Mode Color Shutter 106154-1000 SC to SC Zirconia Single Mode Blue Yes 106154-1001 SC to SC Phosphor Bronze Multimode Beige Yes 106154-1005 SC/APC to SC/APC Zirconia Single Mode Green Yes 106154-1010 SC to FC Zirconia Single Mode Blue No 106154-1011 SC to FC Phosphor Bronze Multimode Beige No 106154-1015 SC/APC to SC/APC Zirconia Single Mode Green No 106154-1020 SC to ST Zirconia Single Mode Blue No 106154-1021 SC to ST Phosphor Bronze Multimode Beige No 2.5mm Universal Optical Adapter Assemblies, No EMI Shielding Order No. Adapter Alignment Sleeve Mode Color Shutter 106154-1100 SC to SC Zirconia Single Mode Blue Yes 106154-1101 SC to SC Phosphor Bronze Multimode Beige Yes 106154-1105 SC/APC to SC/APC Zirconia Single Mode Green Yes 106154-1110 SC to FC Zirconia Single Mode Blue No 106154-1111 SC to FC Phosphor Bronze Multimode Beige No 106154-1115 SC/APC to SC/APC Zirconia Single Mode Green No 106154-1120 SC to ST Zirconia Single Mode Blue No 106154-1121 SC to ST Phosphor Bronze Multimode Beige No Universal Optical Adapter 106154 ORDERING INFORMATION Accessories, SC Base Sub Assembly Order No. Alignment Sleeve Color EMI Shield 106154-0010 Zirconia Metal Yes 106154-0012 Phosphor Bronze Metal Yes 106154-0015 Zirconia Metal No 106154-0016 Phosphor Bronze Metal No Order No. End-User Interface Color Shutter 106154-0020 SC Blue Yes Accessories, End-User Interface 106154-0022 SC Beige Yes 106154-0025 SC/APC Green Yes 106154-0031 FC Blue No 106154-0033 FC Beige No 106154-0036 FC/APC Green No 106154-0041 ST Blue No 106154-0043 ST Beige No Accessories Americas Headquarters Lisle, Illinois 60532 U.S.A. 1-800-78MOLEX [email protected] Order No. USA-348 Order No. Components 106154-0006 Dust Cap, Removal Tool 106154-0050 Alignment Sleeve Assembly, Zirconia 106154-0051 Alignment Sleeve Assembly, Phosphor Bronze Far East North Headquarters Far East South Headquarters European Headquarters Yamato, Kanagawa, Japan Jurong, Singapore Munich, Germany 81-462-65-2324 65-6-268-6868 49-89-413092-0 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Visit our website at www.molex.com/product/fiber/emiadapter.html Printed in USA/JI/2006.05 Corporate Headquarters 2222 Wellington Ct. 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