Rugged optical connectors

Molex Inc. released a new interconnect line for high-density, harsh environment applications. LC2+ optical interconnect is a metal connector body and latch version of the LC connector system. It 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 fiber optic cables and sealing features to protect from moisture propagation going through the connector to expensive active devices."Molex‚ LC2+ connectors have a ruggedized, all-metal-connector housing making them ideal for use in industries that operate under harsh conditions, including industrial, military, medical, aviation and aerospace," said Mark Matuszewski, product manager, Molex. "The LC2+ connector's unique features make further improvements by providing a high-performance discrete fiber 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 from Molex can incorporate Polymicro Technologies' large core specialty fibers, giving optical system designers a complete solution to connect large core optical fibers used for data, sensing and optical power transmission. www.molex.com/product/lc2+.htmlwww.molex.com