Molex’s Quasar OptiX Field-Mountable Connectors, Now at Mouser, Simplify Installation in Outdoor Environments
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry’s leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components™, is now stocking the Quasar OptiX field-mountable connectors from Molex.
These field-mountable connectors allow installers to easily fit factory-polished connectors and mechanically splice-attached connectors to optical cables in protected outdoor environments. The Quasar OptiX connectors are suitable for networking devices, wireless infrastructure, and telecommunications applications, including broadband service provider installations, fiber to the X (FTTX) architectures, and distributed access/remote physical layer (PHY) systems.
The Molex Quasar OptiX field-mountable connectors, now available at Mouser, enable faster on-site fiber optic cable installation while reducing downtime and maintenance costs. By allowing installers to connect rather than splice cables, the field-mountable connectors eliminate manual epoxy and polishing, reduce fixture and training requirements, and improve design flexibility. In contrast to fusion splicing, the terminations can be worked on in areas exposed to poor weather, where equipment damage may occur.
The Quasar OptiX connectors feature a high-fiber retention force and factory-polished connector interfaces to improve network performance and reduce signal loss. Additional features include an SC connector, bare fiber jacketed cable, and single-mode fiber type.
The field-mountable connectors are suitable for outdoor installation in regions with extreme temperature variations, operating reliably in temperatures from -40°C to +75°C or -25°C to +70°C, depending on the cable type. The high-performing connectors also withstand 500 mating cycles, support a 40N/5s tensile load, and meet IEC 61754-4, ANSI/TIA-568.3-E industry standards.
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