Designed to offer a robust and economical solution, harnesses and cable assemblies provide maximum flexibility for fiber optic cabling in medical electronics applications such as diagnostic imaging, optical sensors or data, or galvanic isolation for X-ray machines or dental equipment.
Molex's Polymicro 200/230 PolyClad® optical fiber enables short- and medium-distance data communications and withstands the harsh conditions found in clinical and hospital environments, such as exposure to fluids, chemicals, and radiation. A powerful, free configuration tool has been developed to accompany this new product family, designed to help customers accurately identify the harnesses and cable assemblies they need.
Molex POF harnesses and cable assemblies are designed to withstand harsh environments with temperatures ranging from -55°C to 105°C. A wide variety of polymer and metal connectors from numerous manufacturers are available, offering excellent insertion loss performance through cost-effective component selection. Color-coded cable jackets simplify field connections for engineers, and bare-fiber assembly options make Molex POF harnesses and cable assemblies ideal for sensor applications.
“Molex’s 200 µm PolyClad hard polymer-coated fiber, optimized at 650 nm and 850 nm with typical attenuation of less than 10 dB/km and 6 dB/km, respectively, boasts tensile strength well above the industry standard of 150 kpsi and a minimal bend radius for maximum reliability. The PolyClad 200/230 fiber delivers superior performance along with resistance to extreme temperatures, chemicals, and radiation, preventing fiber degradation and shortening product lifespan,” says Imke Kuester, business development manager at Molex.
