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40Gbps 12FO MTP/MPO to MTP/MPO Fiber OM3 Trunk Aqua Cable

ARTIC’s MPO/MTP multi-fiber jumpers deliver the performance and reliability needed in today’s demanding high-speed broadband and data networks. ARTIC’s MPO/MTP jumpers utilizes precision ferrules, precise housing dimension and metal guide pins to ensure fiber positioning when mating and give excellent performance. It was tested by Telcordia for compliance with GR-1435, Verizon TPR.9431, IEC-61754-7 and EIA/TIA-604-5. OptiMax Technology manufacturers a wide variety of Singlemode and Multimode optical fiber jumpers for telecom and data center applications. MTP/MPO cables are enabling the World of Today by enabling multi-lane densely packed inter and intra connections between Data Storage and Distribution Points. Number of connections utilizing MPO cable structure will increase in the coming years to ensure 5G New Radio Metro Transport Network. Additionally, LC to LC Simplex and Duplex connections are common and they are easy to connect. However, when it comes to MTP MPO cables, it is not as easy and requires the basic knowledge regarding main features and use cases. This support article is aimed to provide the basic know-how to understand- MPO-8, MPO-12 or MPO-16 – Key A or Key B – Type A or Type B – Trunk and Breakout cables. This enables easier and quicker project creation, ordering and installation process, reducing costs and improving efficiency.

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Parameter		Min	Typical	Max	Unit
Operating Wavelength	Singlemode	1310 / 1550			nm
Operating Wavelength	Multimode	850			nm
Insertion Loss	Singlemode Low Loss			0.30	dB
Insertion Loss	Multimode Premium			0.30	dB
Return Loss	Singlemode	65			dB
Return Loss	Multimode	20			dB
Fiber Type	Follow PN Description
Fiber Type	Follow PN Description
Length	Follow PN Description				m
Length Tolerance	L < 1m	±50			mm
	1m < L < 3m	±100			mm
	3m < L < 10m	±200			mm
	L > 10m	±3			mm
Jacket Type	Flat Cable / Round Cable	OFNP / OFNR
Jacket Diameter	Follow PN Description				mm
Jacket Color	Yellow	SMF G652 and G657 Fiber
	Orange	OM1 62.5/125 um, OM2 50/125um
	Aqua	OM3 50/125um, OM4 50/125um

In this article:

✔ MTP MPO Cables;

✔ Multi Fiber Push-On Connector;

✔ Male or Female Connector;

✔ Keying position – Key Up or Key Down;

✔ MTP MPO Cable Number of fiber strands (12, 16, 24, 32, 48…);

✔ Fiber Strand Color Code;

✔ Fiber-Polarity – Type A, Type B, Type C;

✔ MPO Jacket Color;

✔ MPO Trunk Cables;

✔ Trunk Cable schematic/structure images and pinouts;

✔ MPO Break-out Cables;

✔ Loose Tube and Ribbon Fiber Cable.

MTP MPO Cables

Nowadays, MTP MPO Cables are used interchangeably. However, they are not one and the same. MTP is an enhanced MPO cable version. Firstly, MTP connector has a removable housing that allows to polish, re-work and change connector heads. Secondly, it has a more advanced mechanical support system to ensure that cable is not easily broken inside the connector housing. Nevertheless, many MPO has implemented similar mechanical support and provide breaking resistance from extensive bending force, but does not guarantee a removable housing.

Multi Fiber Push-On Connector

Best place to start is the connector as it is an easy way to distinguish the cable. There are many different types, for example, LC, SC, MT-RJ to name a few. MPO (Multi-Fiber Push On) connectors are semi-recent and widely used. However, demand and use for MPO will grow as more and more data lanes are required to keep up with 400G Ethernet demands. 100G SR4 in a QSFP28 form-factor MPO connector and a suitable MPO cable connector can be seen in the image below:

From the image it can be seen that there are several important points for choosing the correct MPO cable.

✔ Number of fibers/strands;

✔ Male or Female Connector;

✔ Keying, position of the key-Key Up or Key Down;

✔ Fiber-Polarity-Type A, Type B, Type C or Custom.

✔ High density interconnects for:Telephony central office and local loop & Data Communications;
✔ Provides interconnect for parallel optical transmitters and receivers.