ULTEM™ RESINS USED IN MULTI-FIBER PUSH ON (MPO) CONNECTORS
A great advantage of MPO is the bundling of 8-32 connections in one plug. This improves handling, space and costs versus the use of individual fiber connections. However, the alignment of the rows of fibers is a key challenge, introducing potential insertion loss and reflection issues.
SABIC’s ULTEM resins are often used for multi-fiber push on (MPO) connectors in high- speed data centers and optical fiber networks. The high-performance material can address the fiber alignment issue thanks to its excellent dimensional stability under a wide range
of temperatures and moisture levels. In addition, the high strength, high modulus and practical ductility of ULTEM resins can help enable advanced design features like thin-wall components with precise connections.
ULTEM RESINS CAN PROVIDE
· Long lasting reliability
· Stable optic signals with temperature
· Stable optic signals with humidity
· Passing 200 insertion tests
· Thin-wall flame resistance
· Proven economical mass production
· Colored solutions
THROUGH
· Modulus & strength retention after 80°C/85H @1000hrs
· Dimensional stability over thermal range of -20°C to ~150°C
· Dimensional robustness over broad environmental humidity
· Balanced ductility and stiffness performance
· Inherent FR characteristics, halogen- and PFAS-free
· Easy processing with tight tolerance through molding
· Compliance to IEC 61249-2-21 , IPC 4101E and JEDEC JS709B
ULTEM resin shows excellent dimensional stability over broad temperature ranges. Contact our sales team to learn how ULTEM resin may outperform other materials such as PES.

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