FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
SnapMate™
Optical Interconnect System
106073
SPECIFICATIONS
■ 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
Features and Benefits
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 low-
cylindrical 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.
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
