Qualification Test Report 501-93038 21/Mar/2014 Rev A MPOptimate FO Microcassette 12 fiber MPO-12xLC/PC 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose Tests performed on MPOptimate FO Microcassette 12 fiber MPO-12xLC/PC, to determine its conformance to the requirements of TE Connectivity Product Specification 108-19465, Rev. C. 1.2 Scope This report covers the mechanical, environmental and transmission performance of the MPOptimate FO Microcassette 12 fiber MPO-12xLC/PC manufactured by TE Connectivity. The testing was performed between February 10 th and February 25 th, 2014. 1.3 Conclusion Tested MPOptimate FO Microcassette 12 fiber MPO-12xLC/PC meet the mechanical, environmental and transmission performance requirements of TE Connectivity Product Specification 108-19465 Rev. C. 1.4 Product Description The MPOptimate FO Microcassette 12 fiber MPO-12xLC/PC comprise a fan out from one 12 fibre MPO connector to 12 single fibre connectors, is intended for use in networking applications where density and high performance is required. 1.5 Test Samples Tested samples were selected from normal current production lots, and the following part numbers (PN) were used for the tests: 12 samples of MPOptimate FO Microcassette 12 fiber MPO-12xLC/PC straight PN 2153211-5. 10 samples of MPOptimate FO Microcassette 12 fiber MPO-12xLC/PC flipped PN 1-2153211-5. 2014 TE Connectivity AMP España, S.L.U., Barcelona (Spain) a TE Connectivity Ltd. Company. All International Rights Reserved * Trademark 1 of 6 Indicates change TE logo is a trademark LOC IK
1.6 Qualification Test Sequence Test No Test Source 1 Attenuation (random mated) -- 2 Return loss (random mated) 1 3 Vibration (sinusoidal) 7 * 4 Strength of coupling mechanism 2 5 Mating Durability -- 6 Bending moment 8 7 Impact -- 8 Mechanical shock -- 9 Change of temperature -- * 10 Damp heat Steady state 11 * 11 Cold 12 * 12 Dry Heat 9 * All the test groups were composed by 4 samples. The 12 channels of each sample were tested. NOTE: Only 9 LC channels were tested for mating durability test. *All 12 channels of each cassette monitored during the test According Product Specification, tests may be performed in any order. The test order followed to perform all the tests is the indicated on the table. Rev A 2 of 6
2. SUMMARY OF TESTING RESULTS 2.1 General examination All Groups. All samples submitted for testing were selected from normal current production lots. 2.2 Attenuation (random mated) Group 1. All Attenuation measured values were lower than 0.35 db (maximum specified value). 2.3 Return loss (random mated) Group 1. All Return Loss measured values were higher than 27 db (minimum specified value). 2.4 Vibration (sinusoidal) Group 2. No increases higher than 0.2 db equal or greater than 2 milliseconds duration were detected. All tested samples meet visual requirements, show no physical damages and meet the optical performance requirements: Att.: Initial and final 0.35 db. Att. max change during test: 0.20 db. RL: Before and after test 27 db. 2.5 Strength of coupling mechanism Group 3. All tested samples meet the requirements for the performed test. Att.: Initial and final 0.35 db. Att. increase during test: 0.20 db. RL: Before and after test 27 db. 2.6 Mating Durability Group 4. All the connectors tested were cleaned less than 20 times after 50 operations in MPO side and 500 operations on LC side. Att.: Initial and final 0.35 db. 2.7 Bending moment Group 5. All tested samples show no physical damages after bending in the 4 perpendicular directions and meet the optical performance requirements: Att.: Initial and final 0.35 db. Att. increase during test: 0.20 db. RL: Before and after test 27 db. Rev A 3 of 6
2.8 Impact Group 6. All tested samples show no physical damages after 5 impacts and meet the optical performance requirements: Att.: Initial and final 0.35 db. RL: Before and after test 27 db. 2.9 Mechanical shock Group 7. Att.: Initial and final 0.35 db. RL: Before and after test 27 db. 2.10 Change of temperature Group 8. 2.11 Damp heat Steady state Group 8. 2.12 Cold Group 8. 2.13 Dry Heat Group 8. Rev A 4 of 6
3. TEST METHODS 3.1 General examination. (Reference Standard: IEC 60512-1-1, Ed. 1 Feb 02). Product drawings and inspections plans were used to examine the samples. They were examined visually and functionally. 3.2 Attenuation (random mated) (Reference Standard: IEC 61300-3-34, Ed. 3.0 Jan 09). Samples were connected to a Light Source/RL meter. The Power Meter takes the reference of the light power value at the end of the reference cable. Sample was connected between the reference cable and the Power Meter. The attenuation value (Att.) is the difference between power meter measurement in db when the sample is connected and the reference value in db. Initial Attenuation ( Att. ) were measured on each microcassette using 10 different MPO connectors. 3.3 Return loss (random mated) (Reference Standard: IEC 61300-3-6, Ed. 3.0 Dec 12). Samples were connected to a Light Source/RL meter. The Return Loss reference were taken at the end of the reference cable. Connecting the reference cable to the sample, the Return Loss Meter measures the RL value on the reference point. Return Loss ( RL ) were measured on each microcassette using 10 different MPO connectors. 3.4 Vibration (sinusoidal) (Reference Standard: IEC 61300-2-1, Ed. 3.0 Aug 09). Samples were placed in a vibration header and a sinusoidal motion was applied. Frequency range: 10 to 55 Hz at 1 octave/min rate. Amplitude: 0.75 mm peak ( 1.5 mm peak to peak ). Duration: 30 minutes on each of the three perpendicular axis It is not allowed any attenuation variation higher than 0.2 db and greater than 2 milliseconds. Samples should remain mated and will not show evidence of physical damage. 3.5 Strength of coupling mechanism: (Reference Standard: IEC 61300-2-6, Ed. 2.0 Dec 10). Samples were placed in a universal force testing machine and an axial force of 40 N was applied to the mated connector. Application time: more than 30 seconds. Recovery time: 5 minutes. Attenuation and Return Loss were measured before, during and after the test. 3.6 Mating Durability: (Reference Standard: IEC 61300-2-2, Ed. 3.0 Jan 09). Samples were submitted to mating and unmating cycles ( 500 for MPO connectors and 50 for LC connectors ). Attenuation and Return Loss values were measured after each operation. If the values measured do not meet the requirement, the connector must be cleaned. If the number of cleaning operations are bigger than 20, the connector do not meet the requirements. Rev A 5 of 6
3.7 Bending moment: (Reference Standard: IEC 61300-2-7, Ed. 2.0 May 13). Samples were subjected in a universal force testing machine and a load of 10 N was applied using a steel probe during at least 10 seconds over the LC connectors. All the samples were tested on the 4 perpendicular directions. Attenuation and Return Loss were measured before, during and after the test. 3.8 Impact (Reference Standard: IEC 61300-2-12, Ed. 3.0 Jul 09). Samples were unmated and subjected to a fiber optic lead with the dust covers placed on its position. Samples were released 5 times from the 1.5 meter height. Attenuation and Return Loss were measured before and after test. 3.9 Mechanical shock (Reference Standard: IEC 61300-2-9, Ed. 2010). 12 shocks were applied to the samples ( 2 on each direction of the three perpendicular axis ). Half sine wave. Acceleration: 2000 m/s 2. Duration: 1 ms. Attenuation and Return Loss were measured before and after test. 3.10 Change of temperature (Reference Standard: IEC 61300-2-22, Ed. 2 Feb 07). Samples were placed into a climatic chamber and submitted to 5 temperature cycles from -10º C to 60º C. The time at the extremes temperatures was 1 hour and the rate of change of the temperatures was 1º C/min. 3.11 Damp heat Steady state (Reference Standard: IEC 61300-2-19, Ed. 3.0 Nov 11). Samples were placed into a climatic chamber and submitted to 60º C during 96 hours. 3.12 Cold (Reference Standard: IEC 61300-2-17, Ed. 2 Feb 02). Samples were placed into a climatic chamber and submitted to -10º C during 96 hours. 3.13 Dry Heat (Reference Standard: IEC 61300-2-18, Ed. 2 Jul 05). Samples were placed into a climatic chamber and submitted to 40º C and 93% RH during 96 hours. Test equipment identification and calibration traceability is kept in the laboratory files. Optical measurements were done using EF modal condition in accordance with IEC 61280-4-1. Rev A 6 of 6