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Molex has released its LC2+ optical interconnect product line. For high-density harsh environment optical applications, the LC2+ optical interconnect is a metal connector body and latch version of the company's LC connector system. The connectors provide an enhanced latch retention system and a specific high temperature strain relief boot that work in conjunction with the latest high temperature enhanced performance (EP) aerospace grade fiber optic cables and sealing features to protect active devices from moisture propagation.
“Molex’s 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,” says 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 compatible with all LC form factor connectors, adapters, active devices, and tooling. The optical simplex and duplex connectors are available for multimode, singlemode, and APC applications. In addition, the LC2+ interconnects can incorporate Polymicro Technologies’ large core specialty fibers, allowing optical system designers to connect large core optical fibers used for data, sensing, and optical power transmission.
