Features & Benefits Optical interconnect: Mechanical Transfer (MT) ferrule with linear array of 12 parallel multimode fibers Secure connection: Spring within the backplane optical cable provides the mating force between plug-in module and backplane MTs Standards: Designed following VITA 66.5 standard (forthcoming) Maintenance: Supports two-level maintenance Blind mate: Eliminates fiber handling and frees up space on host board Robustness: Tested for vibration and shock over industrial temperature range, exposure to humidity, salt fog, sand and dust, mate/un-mate cycles, following military specs Module connector features Rugged: MIL STD 883 compliant Moisture resistant: sealed Compact transceiver (L×W×H): 23 mm ×14 mm ×5 mm (12-lane) Performance: 10.3125 Gbps/lane from –40 ºC to 100 ºC Reach: up to 300 m, OM3 fiber BER: up to 10–12 with −12 dBm sensitivity Low power consumption: 1.4 W per module (12-lane) Data interface: CML Board mount: LGA connector Applications VPX single board computing C4ISR embedded systems AESA radars Ethernet switches, high BW communication links Secure connection: Spring within the backplane optical cable provides the mating force between plug-in module and backplane MTs. The LightCONEX LC is offered with a 12-lane transmitter, a 12-lane receiver, or a (4+4)-lane transceiver with industrial operating temperature rating. Each lane operates at up to 10.3125 Gbps. figcaption> LightCONEX LC with 12-lane active module on a 3U VPX board (Style A, with front mating plate removed). VPX board with VITA 46 and LightCONEX LC plug-in connectors (Style A). figcaption>ELMA 3U VPX backplane with LightCONEX LC backplane connector (Style A). figcaption>Close-up of the LightCONEX LC 12-lane plug-in module connector (Style A). figcaption>Close-up of the LightCONEX LC 12-lane backplane connector (Style A). figcaption> Plug-in module connector The LightCONEX plug-in module connector contains the optical transceiver with its MT ferrule, an LGA interposer, and a front mating plate. The front mating plate has the primary alignment feature socket and a hole to accommodate the MT from the transceiver. The main components of the plug-in module connector are: Front mating plate, with: Hole to accommodate MT from the transceiver Primary alignment feature socket Optical transceiver Interposer Style A The LightCONEX plug-in module connector Style A is dedicated for the VITA 66.4 aperture and is a unique style with the primary alignment feature socket located above the optical transceiver. These connectors require interposers ITP1 or IPT2. Style B and C The LightCONEX plug-in module connector Style B and C are dedicated for the VITA 67.3 aperture and have front mating plates for each respective styles. The primary alignment feature is located below the optical transceiver. These connectors require interposers ITP3, ITP4, or IPT5. Style B has one optical transceivers and one cabled MT. Style C has one optical transceiver. These plug-in module connectors are secured with screws directly to the edge of the host board along with their dedicated LGA interposers. Optical transceiver with front mating plate The plug-in module connectors are equipped with optical transceivers offering multiple transmit and receive and bandwidth configurations and with required interposers: LightCONEX 4TRX module: for Styles A, B, and C LightCONEX 12RX and 12TX for Styles A, B, and C Plug-in module connector styles all shown with 4TRX transceiver. figcaption> Interposers 2.74 mm, 96 positions. Style A (ITP1) 1 mm, 96 positions. Style B and C (ITP3) 2.74 mm, ITP1 interposer figcaption>1 mm, ITP3 interposer figcaption> Optical transceiverOptical transceiver with front mating plate The plug-in module connectors are equipped with optical transceivers offering multiple transmit and receive and bandwidth configurations and with required interposers: LightCONEX 4TRX module: for Styles A, B, and C LightCONEX 12RX and 12TX for Styles A, B, and C Plug-in module connector styles all shown with 4TRX transceiver. figcaption> Interposers 2.74 mm, 96 positions. Style A (ITP1) 1 mm, 96 positions. Style B and C (ITP3) 2.74 mm, ITP1 interposer figcaption>1 mm, ITP3 interposer figcaption> Documents & Literature BrochureCase StudyLightCONEX Data Sheet1490 kBOptical interconnect for upgraded military aircraft sub-systemsOptical transceivers upgrade for 100/140 µm aircraft optical cabling Get the latest news Be the first to know! Receive straight to your mailbox the latest news on our connectivity solutions. Subscribe Related Products LightCONEX LC 120G (full duplex) Plug-in module connector LightCONEX Backplane Connector LightCONEX28 LC 100G (full duplex) Plug-in module connector Related News NEWS LightCONEX 120 Gbps 24-lane to power the next generation of 3U VPX cards from... NEWS New LightVISION rugged optical transceivers for smart car applications. NEWS Expansion of space-qualified products used in LEO constellations NEWS 28G rugged embedded optical modules with integrated CDR. 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Plug-in module connector The LightCONEX plug-in module connector contains the optical transceiver with its MT ferrule, an LGA interposer, and a front mating plate. The front mating plate has the primary alignment feature socket and a hole to accommodate the MT from the transceiver. The main components of the plug-in module connector are: Front mating plate, with: Hole to accommodate MT from the transceiver Primary alignment feature socket Optical transceiver Interposer Style A The LightCONEX plug-in module connector Style A is dedicated for the VITA 66.4 aperture and is a unique style with the primary alignment feature socket located above the optical transceiver. These connectors require interposers ITP1 or IPT2. Style B and C The LightCONEX plug-in module connector Style B and C are dedicated for the VITA 67.3 aperture and have front mating plates for each respective styles. The primary alignment feature is located below the optical transceiver. These connectors require interposers ITP3, ITP4, or IPT5. Style B has one optical transceivers and one cabled MT. Style C has one optical transceiver. These plug-in module connectors are secured with screws directly to the edge of the host board along with their dedicated LGA interposers. Optical transceiver with front mating plate The plug-in module connectors are equipped with optical transceivers offering multiple transmit and receive and bandwidth configurations and with required interposers: LightCONEX 4TRX module: for Styles A, B, and C LightCONEX 12RX and 12TX for Styles A, B, and C Plug-in module connector styles all shown with 4TRX transceiver. figcaption> Interposers 2.74 mm, 96 positions. Style A (ITP1) 1 mm, 96 positions. Style B and C (ITP3) 2.74 mm, ITP1 interposer figcaption>1 mm, ITP3 interposer figcaption> Optical transceiverOptical transceiver with front mating plate The plug-in module connectors are equipped with optical transceivers offering multiple transmit and receive and bandwidth configurations and with required interposers: LightCONEX 4TRX module: for Styles A, B, and C LightCONEX 12RX and 12TX for Styles A, B, and C Plug-in module connector styles all shown with 4TRX transceiver. figcaption> Interposers 2.74 mm, 96 positions. Style A (ITP1) 1 mm, 96 positions. Style B and C (ITP3) 2.74 mm, ITP1 interposer figcaption>1 mm, ITP3 interposer figcaption> Documents & Literature BrochureCase StudyLightCONEX Data Sheet1490 kBOptical interconnect for upgraded military aircraft sub-systemsOptical transceivers upgrade for 100/140 µm aircraft optical cabling Get the latest news Be the first to know! Receive straight to your mailbox the latest news on our connectivity solutions. Subscribe Related Products LightCONEX LC 120G (full duplex) Plug-in module connector LightCONEX Backplane Connector LightCONEX28 LC 100G (full duplex) Plug-in module connector Related News NEWS LightCONEX 120 Gbps 24-lane to power the next generation of 3U VPX cards from... NEWS New LightVISION rugged optical transceivers for smart car applications. NEWS Expansion of space-qualified products used in LEO constellations NEWS 28G rugged embedded optical modules with integrated CDR. Help us improve this page We are constantly trying to improve the content and overall experience on our website. Please share any feedback you may have regarding this page below. 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Optical transceiverOptical transceiver with front mating plate The plug-in module connectors are equipped with optical transceivers offering multiple transmit and receive and bandwidth configurations and with required interposers: LightCONEX 4TRX module: for Styles A, B, and C LightCONEX 12RX and 12TX for Styles A, B, and C Plug-in module connector styles all shown with 4TRX transceiver. figcaption> Interposers 2.74 mm, 96 positions. Style A (ITP1) 1 mm, 96 positions. Style B and C (ITP3) 2.74 mm, ITP1 interposer figcaption>1 mm, ITP3 interposer figcaption> Documents & Literature BrochureCase StudyLightCONEX Data Sheet1490 kBOptical interconnect for upgraded military aircraft sub-systemsOptical transceivers upgrade for 100/140 µm aircraft optical cabling Get the latest news Be the first to know! Receive straight to your mailbox the latest news on our connectivity solutions. Subscribe
Documents & Literature BrochureCase StudyLightCONEX Data Sheet1490 kBOptical interconnect for upgraded military aircraft sub-systemsOptical transceivers upgrade for 100/140 µm aircraft optical cabling