ESCON* architecture

ferrule design

- Pre-radiused and pre-polished

retractable shroud

< .15 dB TYP

networks

Features & Benefits

Applications

The Enterprise Systems CONnection (ESCON) architecture was developed for high speed communication between

mainframes and storage devices, peripheral control units, cluster controllers and other networks. Molex’s ESCON series of

connectors are fully compatible with the requirements of this architecture.

The connector is designed using the latest engineered polymer and ceramic materials featuring pre-radiused and

pre-polished zirconia ceramic PC ferrules and a rugged polymer housing with a retractable shroud. Molex’s unique

termination process and the factory polished and radiused ferrules combine to produce quick and consistent ESCON termina-

tions.

Adapters are available in either flange or snap-in mounting styles. Precision zirconia ceramic or polymer alignment sleeves

can be provided with either mounting style.

*ESCON is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

Optical Performance Distribution

Insertion Loss Performance

(MM enhanced ferrule, 62.5/125µm fiber)

ESCON Connectors & Adapters

0

5

10

15

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25

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45

0

0.05

0.1

0.15

0.2

0.25

0.3

0.35

0.4

0.45

0.5

Insertion Loss (dB)

Avg.: 0.13 dB

Std. Dev.: 0.05 dB