[December 10, 2014]

Molex Launches New Customized POF/HPCF Cable Assemblies and Harnesses and Free On-Line Configurator Tool

Molex Incorporated recently launched its new fully customizable Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) and Hard Polymer Clad Fiber (HPCF) assemblies and harnesses, including hybrid POF. Designed to offer a rugged and cost-effective solution, the assemblies and harnesses provide maximum flexibility for optical cabling in medical electronic applications such as diagnostic imaging, optical sensors or data and galvanic isolation purpose such as X-ray machines and dental equipment. Molex (News - Alert) Polymicro 200/230 PolyClad® Optical Fiber accommodates short-to-medium distance data communications and withstands the harsh conditions that can be found in clinic and hospital settings, including exposure to fluids, chemicals and radiation. Supporting the new product family is a powerful, free configurator tool designed to help customers identify the exact assemblies and harnesses needed.

"Medical device designers are able to specify POF assemblies and harnesses in terms of connector types, jacket material and color, temperature range, UL certification, cable lengths and tolerances, numerical aperture and fiber size," says Mickaël Marie, Europea business manager, Molex. "Cable assemblies and harnesses terminated by Molex SMI connectors, plus a wide range of connectors from different manufacturers, are also available to answer specific application requirements at a cost-competitive price."

Molex POF cable assemblies and harnesses can withstand harsh environments in temperatures ranging from -55 up to +105°C. In addition, a choice of polymer and metal connectors from a wide range of manufacturers offers excellent insertion loss performance through cost-effective component selection. The color-coded cable jackets allow engineers to simplify the connection in the field while the bare-fiber assembly capabilities make Molex POF cable assemblies and harnesses an ideal solution for sensor applications.

"Optimized at 650 and 850 nm with typical attenuation of less than 10 and 6 dB/km, respectively, our Molex PolyClad 200µm hard polymer clad fiber features a tensile strength of well over the industry standard of 150 kpsi and minimal bend radius for high reliability. The 200/230 PolyClad fiber delivers superior performance coupled with resistance to harsh temperatures, chemicals and radiation that will prevent fiber degradation and shorten product life," states Imke Kuester, business development manager, Molex.

"Purchasing fully-customized cable or harness solutions allows customers to simplify their supply-chain through vendor reduction and by removing third-party costs," adds Marie.

Molex offers fully customizable POF and PolyClad assemblies and harnesses that are UL and LSZH cable certified to meet global safety standards. For more information, please visit: www.molex.com/link/pof.html. To access the configurator tool, please visit http://www.molex.com/molex/family/POF-HPCF_configurator.jsp. To receive information about other products and industry solutions, please sign up for the Molex e-nouncement newsletter at www.molex.com/link/register.

About Molex Incorporated

Providing more than connectors, Molex delivers complete interconnect solutions for a number of markets including: data communications, telecommunications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle, aerospace and defence, medical and lighting. Established in 1938, the company operates 45 manufacturing locations in 17 countries. The Molex website is www.molex.com. Follow us at www.twitter.com/molexconnectors, watch our videos at www.youtube.com/molexconnectors, connect with us at www.facebook.com/molexconnectors and read our blog at www.connector.com.

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