NanoPlug™ series, the World Most Compact Optical Connector
Optical metallic connectors with customized design that fits in a previously unthinkable tiny spaces
NanoPlug™ is an ultra compact, metallic optical connector that is 1/10 smaller than a LC connector and does not require a splice tray while also exhibiting thermal resistance. The NanoPlug™ is PMF applicable and other customizations are also possible. This solution has a wide range of applications that go beyond people’s imaginations.
Abundant experience in metal machining & fiber optic technology enables;
Dramatic space saving
- Metal housing enables the ultra miniaturization with keeping benefits as connector.
- Mated in 9mm length / 4mm height. Much smaller than LC connector by 90% and fusion splice by 40%.
- Adaptor less housing with keeping the function of mate/ demate.
- No need room for splice tray
Thermal resistance / Reflowable
- Metal housing enables high heat resistance.
- Withstands exposure at 300°C, 60 seconds. (optional)
Achieving both high precision and low cost
- Any complicated shape can be carved out only by lathe manufacturing
- 24/7 fully automatic operation
Japanese quality
- Designed in Japan and manufactured in fully controlled affiliate's site.
- Passed Telcordia GR-326-CORE Service Life Test & GR-468-CORE Damp Heat Test (2000hr)
NanoPlug™ Series
A wide range of applications that go beyond people’s imaginations
5G / ADAS infrastructures
- RF over fiber modules
- On board connection of base station equipment
Optical Fiber Sensing Equipment
- Inner fiber optic wiring of OTDRs, Gyroscopes, and Interferometers.
Telecom & Datacom Modules
- Inner fiber optic wiring of Optical Transceiver Modules
- EMI shielded optical connection at receptacle
Medical Equipment
- Inner fiber optic wiring of endoscope or other sensing devices.
- Light guide for IR oxygen monitoring.
Telecom & Datacom Modules
- Inner fiber optic wiring of Optical Transceiver Modules
- EMI shielded optical connection at receptacle
5G / ADAS infrastructures
- RF over fiber modules
- On board connection of base station equipment
Medical Equipment
- Inner fiber optic wiring of endoscope or other sensing devices.
- Light guide for IR oxygen monitoring.
Optical Fiber Sensing Equipment
- Inner fiber optic wiring of OTDRs, Gyroscopes, and Interferometers.
Varieties of design will meet with multiple uses from inner wiring of module to on board
Variations
Alternative of splicing inside the transceiver
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Resolve challenges of fiber optic wiring inside the transceivers
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No need to rework of splicing
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PM fiber applicable
Detachable connector to XMD receptacle as alternative of LC
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XMD standard compliant
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Improve the yield of laser assembly
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Reduce foot print of fiber coupling
Directly attached to OSA with customized design
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Improve the yield of laser assembly
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PMF stub with magnet & weld sleeve included
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Weld sleeve can be customized for your device
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Optical isolator optional
Ultra compact multi fiber coupling for on board use
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Coupled a pair of MT ferrule without housing or adapter
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1/10 in volume and 1/5 footprint in comparison with MPO
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Short length MT ferrule, 1/2 of standard MT, also available.
NanoPlug™-SX
Dimension
Characteristics
| Housing material | Metal (SS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber count | 1 | |
| Connection | plug A / plug B | |
| Mated size | 9mm length / 4mm height | |
| Applicable Fiber | SM, MM,PMF | |
| Applicable cable | Φ0.25 UV coating Φ0.9 Hytrel tight buffer |
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| Service life | 500 mates/demates cycle | |
| Insertion Loss | SM | < 0.25dB |
| MM | < 0.10dB | |
| PMF | < 0.30dB | |
| Return Loss | SM | > 55dB |
| MM | > 28dB | |
| PMF | > 55dB | |
| Operating temperature | -40~85℃ | |
Why choose Sumitomo Electric for NanoPlug™
Sumitomo Electric Optifrontier Co., Ltd.(SEOF) is 100% owned by Sumitomo Electric Industries and responsible for engineering and production of optical components. Its Suwa Works is a technology center of metal components for fiber optics. Suwa factory was settled as a factory for special tools for production of air crafts in year 1938 and expanded the business space to the fiber optics with the back ground of the precision tooling and machining technologies.
Suwa region of Nagano Prefecture
is the leading industrial area for optical and precision instrument industries in Japan.
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Precision industry in Suwa
The clear air, abundant water supply, and dry climate in the Suwa area have led to the development of industries such as the silk-spinning industry and the production of precision equipment.
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The Oriental Switzerland
The region has developed manufacturing technologies for cameras, watches, and music boxes.
The City of Suwa
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