Connector provides robust link

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Sep 17, 2007

The 1-by-3 Circular MT connector and adapter offer a more robust MT ferrule-based interface than traditional ribbon-based optical connectors.

Molex has expanded its Circular MT cable assembly line to meet the rising performance demands of industries including telecommunications, military and medical.

The new 1-by-3 Circular MT connector and adapter provide a reliable, high-density solution designed to meet or exceed the mechanical specifications of traditional inter-chassis connections.

Visitors to stand 3754 at NXTcomm 2007 will be able to see them on display.

They have a metal housing and stainless steel push/twist locking ring.

The cable assemblies offer a more robust MT ferrule-based interface than traditional ribbon-based optical connectors.

Both the Circular MT adapter and 1-by-3 Circular MT adapter housings feature a deep, polarised mating cavity that reduces the risk of the alignment-pin hole damage that may occur with traditional MT connector systems.

They also offer cable management clips, shutters, removal tabs and cleaning tools.

"Molex expanded its Circular MT product offering to provide solutions for increasing performance demands and density requirements in the medical, military and telecommunications industries", said Tom Schiltz, Product Manager, Molex.

"Molex felt it was necessary to expand its diverse MT ferrule-based product line to offer customers a complete end-to-end solution, allowing their systems to meet next-generation demands".

Designed to fit round multi-fibre jackets, the 1-by-3 Circular MT connectors employ 36 to 72 loose fibres in a single cable that allows for 360 degree rotation.