Molex announces new Mini-LC duplex cabling solutions to support Avago's Mini-SFP transceiver line

LISLE, USA: Molex Inc. has announced its new Mini-LC Duplex Cables, which are designed to mate with Avago Technologies’ Mini-SFP transceiver.

The assemblies were developed with a reduced ferrule pitch over standard LC duplex connectors to enable a higher density deployment of active devices per blade and a cleaner cable-management solution when mated with Avago Technologies’ Mini-SFP transceiver.

“Molex’s new Mini-LC will enable our customers to offer higher port densities and improved cable management over standard SFP interfaces increasing available bandwidth per blade,” said Eve Leal, program manager, Molex.

Ideal for data communications and networking applications, the Mini-LC Duplex cables come in standard lengths of 1, 2, 3, 5 and 10 meters with variations that include Mini-LC to Mini-LC cables as well as Mini-LC to standard LC duplex cables. Molex also offers custom lengths and fiber optic breakout cables if transitions are needed from MPO based QSFP modules to Mini-SFP transceivers supported by Avago Technologies.

Additional product features include:
* Utilizes 50/125µm OM3 fiber for longer reach and higher speeds optimized at 850nm or 1300nm.
* Complies with RoHS requirements meeting EU environmental requirements for electronic equipment and accessories.
* Utilizes industry standard LC connector / RJ-45 latching style mechanism with a press-to-release design for ease-of-use.
* Black color-coded latches differentiate the standard LC Duplex connector versus the new Mini-LC Duplex connector.