Industry's first cabling system with MDC connector now available

Space in data centres is rare and valuable. In order to further optimise the use of space, tde has successfully integrated the compact MDC connector developed by US Conec into its tML system platforms: "As a technology pioneer as well as a long-standing and trusted partner of US Conec, we combine the advantage of the very compact MDC connector with our tML systems. This means that we are already the first manufacturer ever to offer and supply a modular cabling platform based on the fibre optic MDC module - thus underlining our claim as an innovation leader", says André Engel, Managing Director of tde. The fibre optic MDC module with the MDC connector in OM4 is available for the tML standard, tML24- and tML-Xtended cabling systems.

tML packaging efficiency times two and quadrupling of port density

With the new tML fibre optic MDC module, tde can once again significantly increase the packaging efficiency of its scalable tML system in the patch area: since the compact connector can accommodate up to 48 fibres in a tML module, as well as 192 x 2 fibres with a total of 384 fibres on a 19-inch height unit, the packing density is doubled compared to the use of LC duplex connectors. Compared to the industry standard, tde can even offer a number of ports that is four times higher. At the rear, the tML modules rely on proven MPO technology, with the tML24 system incorporating two 24-fibre MPOs. "The result is drastic savings in pricy space and an increase in Green IT, as this area does not need to be air-conditioned", explains André Engel.

Predestined for breakout applications

The MDC connector based on the 1.25 mm full ceramic ferrule belongs to the category of VSFF (Very Small Form Factor) connectors. US Conec has developed and optimised it for the new generation of SFP-DD, QSFP-DD and OSFP high-density transceivers with transmission rates from 200 to 400G. With its breakout application option, network engineers can divide the transmission rates into channels with lower channel speeds. This allows the chassis of active components with higher port numbers and packing densities to be used more efficiently.
"In the near future, transceiver interfaces for the MDC connector will be launched on the market. Nevertheless, high-fibre MPO cabling in the rear area with the most flexible module technology possible remains the future-proof and investment-safe solution - if it integrates all relevant connectors", says André Engel. "We are therefore pleased that with the successful MDC integration we can give our customers the choice of which routes they want to migrate to high-speed transmissions up to the current 400G".

Further information on the new tML FO MDC module is available at: https://www.tde.de/en/product-details/tml-24-fo-module-2x-24f-mpo-without-pins-24x-mdc-50-125u-om4-tml-m24md-02m2-50g4-50545.html

About tde – trans data elektronik GmbH

For more than 25 years the tde - trans data elektronik GmbH, an internationally successful company, has specialised in the development and production of scalable cabling systems for highest packing density. The nuclear research centre CERN relies on the know-how of the leading company in multi-fibre technics (MPO) as well. The company’s portfolio "Made in Germany" contains complete system solutions with a focus on Plug-and-play for high speed applications in the field of datacom, telecom, industry, medical and defence. tde offers both planning and installation services through its own service department and supports the "European Code of Conduct" when it comes to energy efficiency in data centres. For more information, visit www.tde.de

Customer contact:

tde - trans data elektronik GmbH, Sales office Dortmund,
André Engel, Prinz-Friedrich-Karl-Str. 46, 44135 Dortmund,
Tel. +49 231 160480, Fax +49 231 160933, info@tde.de, www.tde.de

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