FMPOF3SXMAQ Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The FMPOF3SXMAQ is an MPO splice-on connector manufactured by Panduit Corp, designed for fiber optic applications requiring duplex multimode connectivity. This connector features a female MPO plug configuration with 50µm fiber core diameter and 125µm cladding diameter, suitable for OM3 and OM4 multimode fiber systems. The connector employs push-pull fastening with free-hanging in-line mounting and includes dust cap and strain relief features.

The FMPOF3SXMAQ carries an obsolete product status. Identifying equivalent and substitute parts is necessary to maintain system compatibility, ensure continued availability for maintenance and repair operations, and support long-term deployment strategies for existing fiber optic installations.

Substiute Parts

FMPOF3SXMAQ

Panduit CorpIn Stock: 937FMPOF3SXMAQ Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the FMPOF3SXMAQ must satisfy the following critical parameters to ensure functional and mechanical compatibility:

Mandatory Matching Parameters:

• Connector Style: MPO
• Connector Type: Plug
• Gender: Female
• Simplex/Duplex Configuration: Duplex
• Fiber Mode: Multimode OM3, OM4
• Fiber Core Diameter: 50µm
• Fiber Cladding Diameter: 125µm
• Cable Diameter: 0.118" (3.00mm)
• Mounting Type: Free Hanging (In-Line)
• Fastening Type: Push-Pull

Performance Parameters:

• Attenuation: -0.35dB or better
• Reflection: -20dB or better

Compliance Requirements:

• RoHS3 Compliant
• REACH Unaffected

Substitute parts must meet all mandatory matching parameters and maintain or exceed the specified performance characteristics. No manufacturer-recommended substitutes have been provided for this part number.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The FMPOF3SXMAQ is classified as an obsolete product. When selecting substitute components, prioritize parts that maintain ROHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected status to ensure regulatory alignment with current environmental and safety standards.

Substitute parts must preserve the duplex MPO female plug configuration with push-pull fastening to maintain mechanical compatibility with existing mating connectors and cable assemblies. The 50µm core diameter and 125µm cladding diameter specifications are critical for optical performance in multimode OM3 and OM4 fiber systems.

Performance specifications for attenuation and reflection must meet or exceed the original part's characteristics to maintain signal integrity and minimize insertion loss in fiber optic transmission systems.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What makes a part a valid substitute for the FMPOF3SXMAQ?

A: A valid substitute must be an MPO female duplex plug connector with 50µm core and 125µm cladding diameter, supporting multimode OM3 and OM4 fiber, with push-pull fastening, free-hanging in-line mounting, and attenuation of -0.35dB or better. The substitute must also maintain ROHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected status.

Q: Can I use a different connector style or gender?

A: No. The MPO female plug configuration is specific to the FMPOF3SXMAQ design. Using different connector styles or genders will result in mechanical and optical incompatibility with existing mating components.

Q: Are there performance differences between OM3 and OM4 multimode fiber compatibility?

A: The FMPOF3SXMAQ supports both OM3 and OM4 multimode fiber modes. Substitute parts must support both modes to maintain compatibility with existing installations that may use either fiber type.

Q: What is the significance of the push-pull fastening type?

A: Push-pull fastening is a mechanical interface requirement. Substitute connectors must use identical push-pull fastening to ensure proper mating and demating with existing connector receptacles in the system.

Q: Does housing color affect substitution compatibility?

A: Housing color is a visual identifier but does not affect electrical or optical performance. Substitute parts may differ in color while maintaining full functional compatibility.

Q: Why is cable diameter specification important?

A: The 0.118" (3.00mm) cable diameter specification ensures proper fit within the connector's strain relief and boot design. Substitute parts must accommodate this cable diameter to maintain mechanical integrity and strain relief functionality.

Q: What compliance certifications must substitute parts maintain?

A: Substitute parts must maintain ROHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected status to meet current regulatory requirements for electronic components and environmental safety standards.