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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 I Round outer jacket is easily installed by end user I Flexible PVC outer jacket is able to bend easily I Plenum-rated meets system flammability I Ribbons encased in solid buffer core ensures I Multiple ribbons stacked inside round jacket provide 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 reduced fiber pistoning between ribbons requirements 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† Clad: 125µm Coating: 250µm Insertion Loss (IL): 12F: 0.15 dB Typ.