Metal-bodied optical connectors for harsh environments

According to Molex, the LC2+ optical interconnect provides an enhanced latch retention system and a specific high-temperature strain relief boot that works in conjunction with the latest high-temperature enhanced performance (EP) aerospace grade fibre-optic cables and sealing features to provide protection from moisture propagation through the connector to the active device.

Mark Matuszewski, the product manager at Molex, states: "Molex's LC2+ connectors have a ruggedised, all-metal-connector housing, making them ideal for use in industries that operate under harsh conditions, including industrial, military, medical, aviation and aerospace. The LC2+ connector's unique features make further improvements by providing a high-performance discrete fibre solution intended for use in the most rigorous operating environments such as high temperature, severe shock and vibration, as well as exposure to high-moisture situations."

The LC2+ system is fully compatible with all LC form factor connectors, adapters, active devices and tooling. The optical simplex and duplex connectors are available for multi-mode, single-mode and APC applications. In addition, the LC2+ interconnects can incorporate Polymicro Technologies' large core speciality fibres, giving optical system designers scope to connect large-core optical fibres used for data, sensing and optical power transmission.

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