106073-0023

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS SnapMate™ Optical Interconnect System 106073 Compact and re-matable optical interconnect in the footprint of a fusion splice The SnapMate Optical Interconnect System provides the benefits of a re-matable optical connector with the small size of an optical fusion splice. It is designed using high-precision singlemode LC connector and adapter components and a compact, re-usable polymer housing, providing a reduced overall size and optimum optical performance. The SnapMate’s one-inch long receptacle connects the terminated LC-style ceramic ferrules with a ceramic alignment sleeve. This design allows the receptacle to be easily opened and re-assembled for removal and re-mating of the optical components. The lowcylindrical profile of the assembly and short overall length are suitable for use within equipment and can be incorporated onto a circuit board without consuming substantial mounting space or obstructing the air-flow path within a system. The SnapMate Interconnect System complements Molex’s existing robust line of optical products. For more information on optical product offerings, please visit: www.molex.com/fiber. Features and Benefits ■ Ceramic ferrule and alignment sleeve provides high-precision components with industry-proven low insertion loss ■ Low-profile housing minimizes required mounting space on PCB and allows air-flow path to be practically unobstructed ■ Re-usable housing (up to 5 mating cycles) allows for testing and reconfiguration to achieve optimum performance SPECIFICATIONS Reference Information Packaging: Individual bag Designed In: Millimeters Mechanical Durability: Plugs:  200 mate and de-mate cycles Housing: 5 cycles min. Insertion Loss:  0.15dB typical Physical Housing: Polymer Ferrule: Zirconia Ceramic Alignment Sleeve: Zirconia Ceramic Operating Temperature: -40 to +85°C APPLICATIONS SnapMate™ Optical Interconnect System 106073 ■ Telecommunication Equipment - Servers - Switches - Routers ■ Other Markets - Storage servers - Test equipment - OEM equipment ORDERING INFORMATION Order No. Mode Components 106073-0020 Complete Kit: (1) Housing, (2) LC Plugs with Ceramic Ferrules, (1) Spring, (1) Alignment Sleeve 106073-0021 Singlemode (1) Housing, (1) Alignment Sleeve 106073-0022 (1) LC Plug with Ceramic Ferrule, (1) Spring 106073-0023 (1) LC Plug with Ceramic Ferrule Americas Headquarters Lisle, Illinois 60532 U.S.A. 1-800-78MOLEX amerinfo@molex.com Order No. USA-337 Far East North Headquarters Yamato, Kanagawa, Japan 81-462-65-2324 feninfo@molex.com Far East South Headquarters European Headquarters Jurong, Singapore Munich, Germany 65-6-268-6868 49-89-413092-0 fesinfo@molex.com eurinfo@molex.com Visit our website at www.molex.com/product/snapmate.html Printed in USA/JI/2006.02 Corporate Headquarters 2222 Wellington Ct. Lisle, IL 60532 U.S.A. 630-969-4550 Fax:630-969-1352 ©2006, Molex