MT cable assemblies

The high-density MT cable assemblies create space saving on the front panel by making configurations up to 72 fibres possible, while reducing installation times and lowering applied costs.

By using the 72-fibre MT ferrule with both MTP connectors and Molex's panel mount array connectors, the optical capabilities of traditional MT-style connectors have been extended.

The assemblies are suitable for parallel optic transceiver interconnections such as the Xanoptix XTM series of multifibre transceivers.

They can also be used for a variety of high-density interconnects such as OE modules; PC cards and patch panels; optical backplanes; optical switches and routers; and data communication centres.

Molex has developed termination and polishing capabilities to achieve insertion loss levels that are comparable to those of 24-fibre terminations. Optical insertion loss is below 1.0 dB across all 72 channels.

The assemblies provide standard MPO/MTP connector interfaces to ensure industry compatibility.

For users who have implemented 12-fibre transceivers on their card, a 72-fibre cable assembly with six bare ribbon breakouts ensures a smooth transition on the front panel.