Date: 05/04/2012

New POD cable assemblies by Molex meets Telcordia GR-1435 specs

Molex Incorporated launched VersaBeam, a new POD cable assemblies product family focused on expanded-beam interconnects, are the first to meet Telcordia GR-1435 Environmental specifications required by Telecommunications Equipment Providers.

The VersaBeam POD cable assemblies provide a low-profile, expanded-beam, 12-fiber solution specifically designed to mate with Avago Technologies' MicroPOD and MiniPOD parallel optic modules are available in both a 1.80 mm jacketed round version, in addition to the bare ribbon-fiber versions.

These assemblies feature a unique perpendicular mating capability that provides optimum airflow and ribbon cable management along with increase real-estate opportunities on dense PCBs. This solution meets telecom specification standards for optical-cable to optical-module mating as well provide optimum airflow and cable management for next-generation applications in emerging high-speed data and computer markets.

By using 24-, 48- and 72-fiber MT ferrules, VersaBeam POD assemblies can be mated to the Molex high density interconnects including HBMT, Array Connector and Circular MT connectors.

More information about VersaBeam POD assemblies is at www.molex.com/link/versabeampod.html