NGX cassettes are pre-terminated modules MPO-LC/SC fanouts that are suitable for up to 100G applications to interconnect the backbone with discrete connections. The NGX cassettes are designed to easily plug into NGX 1U 6 slot panel and each chassis can populate up to 144F. The MPO and single ferrule connectors are available in Standard and Elite versions to cater to customers’ power budget requirements.
| Parameters | Units | SM MPO | SM LC/SC | MM MPO | MM LC/SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg/Max IL – Standard | dB | ≤ 0.25/0.75 | ≤ 0.20/0.30 | ≤ 0.60 | ≤ 0.18/0.30 |
| Return loss (PC/APC) | dB | ≥ 60 | ≥ 60/65 | NA | NA |
| Avg/Max IL– Premium | dB | ≤ 0.10/0.35 | ≤ 0.12/0.15 | ≤ 0.10/0.35 | ≤ 0.12/0.15 |
| Return loss (PC/APC) | dB | ≥ 60 | ≥ 60 | NA | NA |
