FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
MTP* Optical
Round Ribbon
Cable Assemblies
86282
Optical Round Ribbon Cable Assemblies Offer Greater Flexibility in Interconnecting
Optical Network Systems
Molex's MTP round jacketed ribbon cable assemblies
provide easier installation than traditional flat ribbon
cables in optical networks. System designers and
installers have found it difficult to route flat ribbon
cable in complex networks. The use of round ribbon
cables allows the installer greater flexibility when
routing multiple jacketed cables in dense system
networks.
Molex developed a patent pending transition sleeve
which maintains the routing features of the round
cable while allowing the cable to be secured to the
MTP connector. The primary benefit of the round
Features and Benefits
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Round outer jacket is easily installed by end user
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Flexible PVC outer jacket is able to bend easily
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Plenum-rated meets system flammability
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Ribbons encased in solid buffer core ensures
ribbon cable is realized with the use of multiple
ribbons within a single jacket. Stacked ribbons in
traditional flat jacketed ribbon cables are prone to
piston in relation to each other, causing attenuation in
longer cable assemblies. The round ribbon cable
prevents the “pistoning” effect by encasing the ribbons
in a solid buffer core, preventing them from moving.
Fiber counts up to 24 fibers are currently available
while development continues on the 48 and 72 fiber
versions.
MTP Round Ribbon Cable Assembly with Long
Transition Sleeve
requirements
reduced fiber pistoning between ribbons
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Multiple ribbons stacked inside round jacket provide
a low-profile solution for high-density applications
Proto-type Round Ribbon 72 Fiber Cable Assembly
SPECIFICATIONS
Reference Information
Mechanical
Packaging: Custom per assembly
Mates With: MPO and MTP Connectors
(86081 & 86082 Series)
Optical
Min. Bend Radius: 3 inches for 12 fibers
(10X the outer jacket diameter)
Max. Tensile Rating: 667.23N (150 lbf)
Physical
Fiber Specifications:
Core: 50µm
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Clad: 125µm
Coating: 250µm
Insertion Loss (IL):
12F: 0.15 dB Typ. <0.5dB max.
24F: 0.25 dB Typ. <0.75dB max.
72F: 0.35 dB Typ. <1.00dB max.
Attenuation:
850nm: Typ 2.5 dB/km
Max 3.0 dB/km
Min. Overfilled Bandwidth:
850nm: 500 MHz/km
1300nm: 500 MHz/km
Outer Jacket: PVC
Fire Rating: OFNR (Riser) and OFNP (Plenum)
Operating Temp.: -20 to +70°C
Storage Temp.: -40 to +70°C
Install Temp.: -0 to +70°C
Dimensions:
12F (2 Ribbons x 6 Fibers): 3.3mm OD
16F (2 Ribbons x 8 Fibers): 4mm OD
24F (2 Ribbons x 12 Fibers): 5mm OD
48F (4 Ribbons x 12 Fibers): N/A
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72F (6 Ribbons x 12 Fibers): N/A
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*MTP is a registered trademark of US Conec Ltd.
Singlemode (9/125µm) and Multi-mode (62.5/125µm) may be available with
Minimum Order Quantity
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Under development
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MTP to MTP Round Ribbon Cable Assembly
APPLICATIONS
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Parallel optic transceiver interconnection
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High Density interconnects for:
- Optical electrical modules
- PC cards and patch panels
- Optical switches and routers
- Data communication centers
MTP* Optical
Round Ribbon
Cable Assemblies
86282
ORDERING INFORMATION
Cable Assemblies: Transition Sleeve Boot Options
Order No.
Description
Transition Sleeve
Boot Type
Bend Management
86282-4817
86282-4851
86282-4852
Typical Optical MTP Round Ribbon Cable
Assembly Drawing with Long Transition Sleeve
Dimensional Specifications
Long
Long
Long
Straight
60°
90°
90° Parallel Only Bend
360° Rotatable Bend
90° Parallel Only Bend
Cable Assemblies: No Transition Sleeve Boot Options
Order No.
Description
Transition Sleeve
Boot Type
Bend Management
86282-4853
86282-4854
86282-4855
Typical Optical MTP Round Ribbon Cable
Assembly Drawing with No Transition Sleeve
Dimensional Specifications
None
None
None
Straight
60°
90°
90° Parallel Only Bend
60° Parallel Only Bend
90° Parallel Only Bend
Notes:
- Only sold as terminated jumpers or pigtails
- The cable construction will be customer and system specific
- All new opportunities should be reviewed with the Molex Fiber Optics program or product manager
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Order No. USA-272 Rev. 1
Printed in USA/JI/2004.11
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