FTL-1319-3D Long-Wavelength GBIC Specification – November 2007
Finisar
IX. Mechanical Specifications
Finisar GBICs are compatible with the mechanical specifications outlined in the GBIC
Specification Revision 5.5, Section 6
1
.
Insertion, Extraction, and
Retention Forces
Parameter
GBIC insertion
GBIC extraction
GBIC retention
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Notes/Conditions
F
I
0
20
Newtons ~4.5 lbs
F
E
0
15
Newtons ~3.3 lbs
F
R
130
N/A
Newtons Straight out ~29.3 lbs
Table 10. Insertion, extraction, and retention forces
Figure 1. GBIC outline drawing
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