Circular MT Cable Assemblies FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS 106277 High-density Circular MT Cable Assemblies are designed for critical, high-reliability applications Molex’s rugged, high-density circular MT cable assemblies are designed to meet requirements mandated by telecommunication, military, medical and many other industries. Utilizing the low-profile Circular MT connector, these cable assemblies are designed to meet or exceed the mechanical specifications of traditional datacommunication and telecommunication inter-chassis connections. The Circular MT assemblies use a single MT ferrule housed in a nickel-plated, metal-connector shell. Fiber counts range from 12 to 72 fibers. The metal housing and stainless steel push-pull locking ring provide a more robust design than the current industry standard MPO connector polymer housings and latches. The MT ferrule is recessed in both the circular connector and receptacle housings, providing an additional improvement over traditional MT connectors. Recessing the ferrule ensures it is scoop-proof, preventing damage to the precise MT alignment pins and ferrule endface during handling and mating of the connector. The circular MT receptacle housing features a deep, polarized mating cavity which will reduce alignmentpin hole damage that may occur during the mating process with traditional MT connector systems. Molex’s circular MT cable assemblies offer a more robust MT ferrule-based interface versus ribbonbased optical interfaces, which have traditionally been rectangular. This new design ensures improved alignment benefits, increased pull strength and the use of new round, ribbon-cable constructions. Circular MT connectors will be sold only as terminated cable assemblies. Circular MT Cable Assemblies complement Molex’s existing line of MT products. For more information on Molex’s extensive optical product offering, please visit: www.molex.com/fiber. Features and Benefits ■ MT ferrules are recessed in the connector and receptacle housings ensuring scoop-proof mating which prevents damage to alignment pins and ferrule endface ■ Aluminum connector and receptacle housings provide a robust interconnect with exceptional pull strength ■ O-ring and Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) gasket provide environmental seals that isolate dust, moisture and EMI ■ Standard MT ferrules which provide an industrystandard interface with high density and reliable performance ■ Designed for round, multi-fiber jackets providing improved fiber management ■ 19.05mm (.750") diameter receptacle features a small footprint and similar size to industry standard MPO connector SPECIFICATIONS Reference Information Packaging: Custom per assembly Optical Ferrule Type: MT Ferrule Fiber Density: 12 to 72 fibers Fiber Type: Single mode: 9/125µm Multimode: 50/125µm or 62.5/125µm Insertion Loss: Single mode: 8 Fiber: 0.12 dB typical <0.5dB max. 12 Fiber: 0.15 dB typical <0.75dB max. 24 Fiber: 0.20 dB typical <0.75dB max. Multimode 12 Fiber: 0.15 dB typical <0.5dB max. 24 Fiber: 0.22 dB typical <0.75dB max. 36 Fiber: 0.30 dB typical <1.0dB max. 72 Fiber: 0.35 dB typical <1.0dB max. Mechanical Operating Temperature Range: -5 to +75°C Durability: 200 matings Physical Housing: Nickel-plated aluminum Circular MT connector Circular MT receptacle Circular MT Cable Assemblies APPLICATIONS 106277 ■ Telecommunication Equipment - Hubs, routers, data centers ■ Instrumentation and Medical Equipment - Test equipment, switches, video systems ORDERING INFORMATION 21.00mm (.827") 7.40mm (.291") 36.30mm (1.429") ø19.05mm ø(.750") Receptacle Connector Order Numbers Supplied as Example Only Order No. Component Component Width Component Length Cable Length† Fiber Density‡ 106277-0001* Connector, Double-Ended Assembly 12.70mm (.500”) 36.30mm (1.429”) 3.00m (9.840’) 24 Fiber 106277-1001* Receptacle, Single-Ended Assembly 19.05mm (.750”) 28.70mm (1.130”) 3.00m (9.840’) 24 Fiber 106277-0000* Connector and Receptacle System Cable Assembly N/A N/A 3.00m (9.840’) 24 Fiber *Only sold as terminated cable assemblies. Circular connector and receptacle components will not be sold separately. Part numbers and sales drawings will be established based on specific customer design requirements. † Cable Length: Dependent upon customer design requirement ‡ Fiber Density: Fiber counts range from 12 to 72 fibers, dependent upon customer design requirement Americas Headquarters Lisle, Illinois 60532 U.S.A. 1-800-78MOLEX [email protected] Order No. USA-339 Far East North Headquarters Yamato, Kanagawa, Japan 81-462-65-2324 [email protected] Far East South Headquarters European Headquarters Jurong, Singapore Munich, Germany 65-6-268-6868 49-89-413092-0 [email protected] [email protected] Visit our website at www.molex.com/product/circularmt.html Printed in USA/JI/2006.03 Corporate Headquarters 2222 Wellington Ct. Lisle, IL 60532 U.S.A. 630-969-4550 Fax:630-969-1352 ©2006 Molex