FlexPlaneTM
Optical Circuitry
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
106401 Standard
106404 Flame-Retardant
106406 3D Compact
Substrates
High-density FlexPlane Optical Circuitry provides high-density optical routing on
PCBs or backplanes
Molex’s FlexPlane optical flex circuitry provides one
of the highest density and versatile interconnect
systems on the market today. For high fiber-count
The 3D FlexPlane (Series 106406) provides almost a
50% substrate size reduction compared to the standard
FlexPlane. This is critical, as board space and air flow
interconnects in backplanes and cross-connect systems, continue to become a stringent part of OEM design
Molex’s FlexPlane provides a manageable means
of fiber routing from card-to-card or shelf-to-shelf.
requirements. Traditional FlexPlane flex circuits are
routed on a single substrate. The 3D FlexPlane routes
Designed for versatility, the standard FlexPlane (Series the fiber on multiple stacked substrates to achieve a
106401) provides high-density routing on a flexible,
flame-resistant substrate. Additional options are
now available including flame-retardant assemblies
and 3D versions.
compact routing area.
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
Packaging alternatives include standard bare flexible
substrate, sandwiched in FR-4 or custom laminating.
Each FlexPlane circuit can be fully tested down to
As the industry requirements for flammability have
become more stringent, Molex developed a custom
flame-retardant FlexPlane assembly. The flame-
retardant FlexPlane assembly (Series 106404)
meets the UL Optical Branching Device Flammability
requirements.
be used to connect the optical flex circuits to individual the per port insertion loss and return loss. For more
information on Molex’s FlexPlane offering, visit:
can be routed point-to-point, in a shuffle, or in a logical www.molex.com/fiber/flexplane.html.
pattern to meet specific requirements. Direct or fusion-
cards in a shelf. Available in any routing scheme, fiber
spliced terminations are available.
Standard FlexPlane (Series 106401)
Flame-Retardant FlexPlane (Series 106404)
3D FlexPlane (Series 106406)