FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Optical Break-Out
Cable Assemblies
Achieve up to 80% front panel space savings with multiple break-out cable assembly options
Molex is a leader in providing innovative break-out
Both versions of break-out assemblies provides up to
cable assemblies to meet the high density
80% space savings on the front-panel and can reduce
requirements of the telecommunication and
the system costs by up to 25%. For example, up to 12
datacommunication industry. The extensive line of
Small Form-factor (SFF) transceivers mounted on a
break-out boxes, break-out tubes and MTP* break-out line card can transition to a single MTP connector
assemblies provides customers the flexibility to select
mounted on the front panel, versus transitioning to 24
the best transition method to meet their specific
LC connectors or 12 duplex LC connectors.
application while optimizing real-estate space savings.
Molex’s extensive line of spliceless single fiber and
Version 1: Break-out boxes and tubes
ribbon fiber cable assemblies provides numerous
Break-out boxes and tubes are the traditional method
design options. Break-outs to single-fiber leads
terminated with industry standard LC, MU, FC, SC and
that allows a spliceless transition between ribbon fiber
ST connectors are available to connect with the current
and discrete fibers. The break-out box ensures optical
installed base of transmitters, receivers and patch
integrity without the use of bulky splice sleeves.
panels. Break-outs to ribbon fiber leads terminated
Version 2: MTP break-out connector
to MTP, HBMT™ and BMTP™ connectors provide high-
The MTP break-out connector eliminates the use of
density panel mount and backplane solutions.
break-out boxes or tubes, resulting in valuable card
space savings. The break-out from ribbon fiber to
discrete fiber occurs in the crimp area of the standard
MTP connector, providing additional flexibility when
routing discrete fibers on the line card.
Features and Benefits
■
Break-out boxes sized to fiber count ensures
24-Fiber break-out box to various
single-fiber connectors
MTP-to-LC break-out assembly
■
1. 60mm to 3.00mm up-jacketed leads available
minimal size to reduce real estate required for
mounting
■
Flat or round break-out transition systems allow
multiple mounting options
■
900µm Hytrel
†
discrete fiber leads are ideal for
board-level use where minimal size and ease-of-
routing are critical
with Kevlar
‡
are ideal for system interconnect where
ruggedized leads are required
SPECIFICATIONS
Reference Information
Packaging: Custom per assembly
Specifications: MTP connector break-out assemblies
and 900µm MT based break-out box and tube
assemblies meet GR-2866 CORE specifications
Optical
Insertion Loss (IL):
Dependent upon connector choice
Reference the respective single-fiber or ribbon-fiber
connector data sheet
Mechanical
Operating Temperature: -5 to +70°C
Physical
Dependent on break-out construction
MTP break-out connector with 900µm tubing
*MTP is a registered trademark of US Conec Ltd.
† ‡ Hytrel and Kevlar are registered trademarks of DuPont
APPLICATIONS
Optical Break-Out
Cable Assemblies
8-Fiber MTP
assembly broken
out to 8 LC
connectors through
a tube
■
Telecommunication Equipment
- Hubs
- Servers
■
Datacommunication Equipment
- Line cards
BREAK-OUT VERSIONS
.39
10
1.30
33
Bare-Ribbon Break-Out Box
Bare-Ribbon Break-Out Tube
MTP Break-Out Connector
ORDERING INFORMATION
Order No.
86085-0000
86000-0061
86000-0060
86000-0062
86000-0064
86000-0065
86000-0065
86000-0065
86000-0065
86000-0063
24-Fiber Box
Tube
13 to 24
24
Jacketed
Round Tube
Break-Out Component
MTP Connector
Standard Box
Jacketed Box
4 to 12
No. of Fibers
Ribbon Type
-
Bare
Jacketed
Bare or Jacketed
1.60 or 2.00mm
3.00mm
1.60mm
2.00mm
Flat
900µm or 1.60mm
Transition Design
MPO
Flat Stackable
Flat without Stacking Tabs
Flat
900µm
Discrete Fiber Furcation
Tube
Dimensions W x L x H (mm)
or
Diameter (Ø) x L(mm)
10.00 x 33.00 x 5.70
16.00 x 55.00 x 5.00
16.00 x 55.00 x 5.00
18.00 x 52.00 x 7.00
Ø 7.60 x 22.00
Ø 6.60 to Ø10.70 x 70.00
Ø9.00 to Ø14.70 x 70.00
Ø12.00 x 70.00
Ø15.00 x 70.00
28.00 x 61.00 x 8.00
Notes:
-The information above is for provided for reference only.
-Molex does not sell break-out box components as individual components; they are only sold as part of a terminated jumper or pigtail.
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