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FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS FlexPlaneTM Optical Circuitry 106401 Standard 106404 Flame-Retardant 106406 3D Compact Substrates High-density FlexPlane Optical Circuitry provides high-density optical routing on PCBs or backplanes Molex’s FlexPlane optical flex circuitry provides one of the highest density and versatile interconnect systems on the market today. For high fiber-count interconnects in backplanes and cross-connect systems, Molex’s FlexPlane provides a manageable means of fiber routing from card-to-card or shelf-to-shelf. Designed for versatility, the standard FlexPlane (Series 106401) provides high-density routing on a flexible, flame-resistant substrate. Additional options are now available including flame-retardant assemblies and 3D versions. As the industry requirements for flammability have become more stringent, Molex developed a custom flame-retardant FlexPlane assembly. The flameretardant FlexPlane assembly (Series 106404) meets the UL Optical Branching Device Flammability requirements. The 3D FlexPlane (Series 106406) provides almost a 50% substrate size reduction compared to the standard FlexPlane. This is critical, as board space and air flow continue to become a stringent part of OEM design requirements. Traditional FlexPlane flex circuits are routed on a single substrate. The 3D FlexPlane routes the fiber on multiple stacked substrates to achieve a compact routing area. A variety of interconnects, including Blind Mate MTP (BMTP™), High Density Blind Mate MT (HBMT™), Blind Mate LC (BLC™) and Blind Mate SC (BSC™) can be used to connect the optical flex circuits to individual cards in a shelf. Available in any routing scheme, fiber can be routed point-to-point, in a shuffle, or in a logical pattern to meet specific requirements. Direct or fusionspliced terminations are available. Packaging alternatives include standard bare flexible substrate, sandwiched in FR-4 or custom laminating. Each FlexPlane circuit can be fully tested down to the per port insertion loss and return loss. For more information on Molex’s FlexPlane offering, visit: www.molex.com/fiber/flexplane.html. Standard FlexPlane (Series 106401) Flame-Retardant FlexPlane (Series 106404) 3D FlexPlane (Series 106406) FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS FlexPlaneTM Optical Circuitry 106401 Standard 106404 Flame-Retardant 106406 3D Compact Substrates Features and Benefits n Diverse substrate size, shape and packaging provides efficient and manageable solutions to high-fiber count systems n Compatible with mass and discrete-fiber terminations to ensure customized solutions n Available in virtually any routing scheme to provide a variety of design alternatives n Direct or fusion splice terminations available to eliminate additional insertion loss n Compatible with MT ferrules, an ideal solution for high-density applications using Molex’s backplane HBMT and BMTP interconnect systems n Singlemode, multimode or hybrid versions provide a variety of options n Entire circuit is 100% insertion loss (IL) and continuity tested to ensure correct pin-out prior to shipment SPECIFICATIONS Reference Information Packaging: Packaged flat in a box Flame Retardant FlexPlane (Series 106404): Meets UL Optical Fiber Branching Device (File # E236312) Mates With-Terminate with: MT based connectors (MTP, HBMT™, BMTP™) Single-fiber connectors (Series LC, SC, BLC™, BSC™) Optical Insertion Loss (IL): Dependant on terminated connector type Fiber Type: Singlemode – 9/125μm Multimode – 50/125μm Multimode – 62.5/125μm Physical Substrate: Kapton* Thickness: Typical is less than 1.50mm (.059”) per layer Mounting: Mounting holes or devices are designed to customer requirements *Kapton is a registered trademark of DuPont APPLICATIONS n Telecommunication – Hubs – Servers – Routers – Switches APPLICATIONS FlexPlaneTM Optical Circuitry 106401 Standard 106404 Flame-Retardant 106406 3D Compact Substrates Key Design Properties CROSS SECTION ILLUSTRATION FlexPlaneTM Optical Circuitry 106401 Standard 106404 Flame-Retardant 106406 3D Compact Substrates Cross Section of a Typical FlexPlane Layer with Single Fiber Crossing ORDERING INFORMATION Order No. 106401-0000† 106404† 106406-0000† 106404† † Description Standard Routing 8-by-8 Perfect Shuffle Flame-Retardant Standard Shuffle Series 3D Routing 8-by-8 Perfect Shuffle Flame-Retardant 3D Shuffle Series Substrate Width 74.00mm (2.193”) Substrate Length 137.00mm (5.394”) Substrate Height 1.50mm (.059”) Standard or 3D versions are also available as Flame-Retardant FlexPlane assemblies 32.00mm (1.260”) 71.00mm (2.795”) 3.00mm (.118”) Standard or 3D versions are also available as Flame-Retardant FlexPlane assemblies Only sold as terminated assemblies. Part numbers and sales drawings will be established based on specific customers design requirements. www.molex.com/fiber/flexplane.html Molex Fiber Optics 5224 Katrine Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 amerinfo@molex.com Order No. 987650-1771 Asia Pacific North Headquarters Yamato, Kanagawa, Japan 81-46-265-2325 apninfo@molex.com Asia Pacific South Headquarters Jurong, Singapore 65-6268-6868 fesinfo@molex.com Printed in USA/K/2008.02 European Headquarters Munich, Germany 49-89-413092-0 eurinfo@molex.com Corporate Headquarters 2222 Wellington Ct. Lisle, IL 60532 U.S.A. P: 630-969-4550 F: 630-969-1352 ©2008, Molex