Optical circuitry designed for PCBs, backplanes

Molex introduces new routing configurations to the FlexPlane optical flex circuitry for high fibre-count interconnects in backplanes and cross-connect systems. Molex's FlexPlane provides a completely customisable means of routing fibre from card-to-card or shelf-to-shelf. A variety of interconnects, including Blind Mate MTP (BMTP), High Density Blind Mate MT (HBMT), Blind Mate LC (BLC) and Blind Mate SC (BSC) can be used to connect the optical flex circuits to individual cards in a shelf. Available in any routing scheme, fibre can be routed point-to-point, in a shuffle, or in a logical pattern to meet specific requirements.

FlexPlane is available in multiple design options, including standard, flame-retardant and 3D configurations.