FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Molex’s Sealed SFP system is connected to the
customer’s PCB using a high-speed, copper-flex
assembly from the internal SFP cage, to a board-to-
board electrical connector. This extension allows the
PCB engineer design flexibility in regards to deciding
where the PCB connection is located on the board and
reduces the footprint space required on the PCB. The
optical, spring-loaded, Electro Magnetic Interference
(EMI) shielded cage is designed to accept most industry
standard LC based optical SFP transceiver modules. The
electrical version accepts the Molex 1000 Base-T SFP
adapter (Series 74741).
This unique interconnect system combines multiple
components. The panel feed-through receptacle
incorporates conductive-sealing gasketing, a panel nut
and dust cap, which may be used with either an ‘optical
module’ (see ‘D’ in photo) assembly or an ‘electrical
module’ (see ‘C’ in photo) assembly. The removable
‘module’ assembly contains the SFP cage, power
filtering, high-speed copper flex and PCB connector.
When assembled to the receptacle, the module is
contained within an environmentally durable, IP-67
grade (water and dust protection) industrial interface.
The SFP receptacle, including the cage, is compatible
with existing industrial cable assemblies, including
ODVA* (Open DeviceNet Vendors Association),
compliant Industrial Ethernet (copper CAT 5 cabling)
and Industrial LC (optical duplex LC) assemblies. The
SFP transceiver may be installed from either side of the
receptacle, allowing for easy maintenance and upgrade
of the SFP after the system is installed.
Sealed SFP Assemblies
Integrated Optical and
Electrical Receptacles
106501
SPECIFICATIONS
The Molex Sealed SFP (Small Form-factor
Pluggable) optical and electrical integrated-
connection system is designed to maximize
valuable real estate on the PCB while
providing an environmentally rugged interface
Left to right: A = Optical Industrial Ethernet Cable, B =Electrical RJ-45 to SFP Transceiver, C = Electrical Sealed SFP Module,
D = Optical Sealed SFP Module, E = Optical SFP Transceiver, F = Industrial LC Cable Assembly with Cable Assembly Dust Cap,
G = Industrial LC Adapter, H = In-Line Industrial LC Adapter Mated to an Industrial LC Cable Assembly, I = Duplex LC Cable
Assembly, J = Sealed SFP Receptacle for Integrated Platforms C and D, K= Simplified SFP Receptacle
Molex also offers a Simplified SFP Receptacle, which
allows end users to design their own board layout
and transceiver options. The actual transceiver cage is
positioned directly into the rear of the receptacle by
the customer in accordance with the optical plane and
front-end connectivity guidance provided by Molex.
This offers a low-cost alternative that offers complete
accessibility of any SFP from the front of an optical
node or outdoor enclosure. For more information on
Sealed SFP Assemblies, visit: www.molex.com/product/
fiber/sealedsfp.html.
n For the integrated solution, an SFP transceiver can
be installed and/or removed from the front or
back side of the receptacle allowing for convenient
factory installations and easy field upgrades
n Compatible with ODVA compliant optical and copper
assemblies accommodating industry standard
interface connectors and cable assemblies
n The integrated solution accommodates copper or
optical SFP devices allowing for future upgrades or
backwards compatibility
n IP-67 rated hardened user interface for providing
dust and water protection
n Durable diecast receptacle housing with electrically
conductive gasket provides EMI suppression
Features and Benefits
Reference Information
Packaging: Individual Bag
Mates With: Optical: Industrial LC Cable Assemblies
(Series 106059) or Electrical: Industrial Ethernet
connectors/cable assemblies (84700 Series)
Designed In: Millimeters
Mechanical
Durability: >50 mate and demate cycles
Physical
Housing: Nickel (Ni) plated Zinc die-cast
Operating Temperature: -40 to +85°C
