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LightCONEX Optical plug-in and backplane module connectors for VPX systems

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This VPX series of active, blind mate optical interconnects solution offers flexibility, light weight, very high bandwidth, and forward compatibility. The LightCONEX active blind mate optical interconnect is a revolutionary solution for VPX systems that includes a fixed plug-in module connector and a floating backplane connector compatible with proposed VITA 66.5 standard. The low-profile plug-in module connector is screwed on the board edge through an interposer, saving board space and eliminating fiber cable handling. The backplane connector has a spring-loaded mechanical transfer (MT) ferrule...

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Optical backplane module connector features Optical plug-in module connector features The LightCONEX® optical backplane module connector consists of a connector shell and insert. The shell is designed to provide float for the insert in both the X- and Y-directions to enable alignment of the MT ferrule mating interfaces. The design complies with the ANSI/ VITA 66.4 mating requirements with the MT ferrule displacement occurring within the backplane connector. The LightCONEX® plug-in module connector contains the optical transceiver with its MT ferrule, an LGA interposer, and a connector shroud....

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LightCONEX optical performance LightCONEX ordering information The LightCONEX® 10G LC Series and LightCONEX® 28G LC Series optical modules are available in different configurations. These modules offers flexibility, light weight, very high bandwidth, and forward compatibility. 10G 4TRX optical module, Style C shown. LightCONEX 28G 4TRX optical modules Performance: 28 Gbps/lane from –40 to 85 ºC ºC Size: 5.6 mm high (module and interposer) Ruggedness: MIL-STD 883 shock and vibration qualified Ingress protection: Moisture and thermal shock resistant Reach: up to 100 m, OM3 fiber Sensitivity:...

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