106154-0000 Datasheet, PDF (1/3 Pages) Molex Electronics Ltd. – Universal Optical Adapter

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Universal Optical Adapter
106154
Populate multiple optical-connector interfaces with Molex’s Universal Optical Adapter
The Universal Optical Adapter allows customers
to interchange one half of the optical interface to
suite the application. All of the functionality and
performance benefits from a standard optical adapter
are maintained in this versatile design.
The universal optical adapter provides a common
panel-mounting hole, which permits an internally
mounted SC connector to be mated to a SC, ST or FC
connector on the opposite side. This design allows
the user interface to be converted between the three
connector styles as needed. The universal adapter can
also be used to mate SC/APC (angle-polished endface)
to SC/APC and FC/APC terminations. When the
customer interface is removed, the alignment sleeve
may be easily extracted, exposing the ferrule and
endface of the internally-mounted SC connector. With
the sleeve removed, the customer has access to clean
the internally-mated connector without disconnecting it
from the adapter and without entering the enclosure,
providing a safe and fast method to ensure proper
optical performance.
The universal optical adapter is offered in two options,
as a pre-assembled adapter as well as individual
components, providing the OEM design flexibility.
The first option, pre-assembled adapters, are provided
ready to install and use. The second option is to only
populate the internal-adapter side, allowing customized
configuration prior to shipping or by the customer after
delivery. By using a common SC interface, OEM’s can
minimize the number of panel designs required for
multiple adapter styles. In addition, simplified stock
management will result with fewer part numbers and
stock quantities.
Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) shielding is
available on select adapters. Future designs will also
incorporate an LC version which is compatible with the
existing user interface, allowing the interconnection of
2.5mm ferrule connectors (FC,SC or ST) to Small Form
Factor (SFF) 1.25mm (LC) connectors.
Features and Benefits
■ Die-cast SC panel housing with EMI shielding
provides EMI and Radio Frequency Interference
(RFI) shielding on the internal SC adapter side
■ Interchangeable SC, ST and FC user interfaces allows
fast and easy conversion for multiple applications
■ Easy front-access to the alignment sleeve and
internally-mated connector endface allows easy
inspection and cleaning without entering the
enclosure
■ Available as individual components allows for
customized configuration prior to shipping or after
delivery to customer
SPECIFICATIONS
Reference Information
Packaging: Individual bag or tray
Mates With Connectors:
SC Tunable, Series 106032
SC Non-tunable, Series 106063
SC/APC, Series 106065
FC, Series 106053
FC/APC, Series 106055
ST, Series 106010
STII, Series 106012
Designed In: Millimeters
Mechanical
Durability: >200 mate and demate cycles
Insertion Loss:  0.2dB typical
Mounting Style: Snap
Physical
Panel Housing: Zinc Die-cast
Plating: Nickel
User Interface: Polymer
Alignment sleeve: Zirconia (Zr) Ceramic or Phosphor
Bronze (CuSn)
Operating Temperature: -40 to +85° C