12 Fiber MPO/UPC Low Loss Male to Male Custom Cable Assembly - 50/125µm Multimode OM4 - Micro Distribution Aqua Plenum Rated - Method A Polarity

MPO connectors have answered the call for more bandwidth and more space efficiency. Our MPO to MPO Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies have many unique features that are only available when purchasing through Fibertronics Inc.

Fibertronics Multimode OM4 MPO cables use Corning® ClearCurve® laser optimized bend-insensitive fiber. This type of fiber allows for tighter bends in your cables, so you can route without worry. The fiber comes in the form of 12 fiber 3mm micro-distribution cable with an aqua plenum jacket, which is rated for riser and plenum areas. The micro-distribution format uses 12 fibers in a loose tube jacket with protective Aramid yarn, allowing for more flexibility and smaller footprint than traditional ribbon cable.

A MPO fiber connector has a key on one of the flat sides added by the body, and the orientation of this key determines the cable’s polarity. MPO connectors also have a white dot or square on one side of the connector to denote fiber 1. This Corning OM3 Optical Fiber assemblies' MPO connectors have aqua bodies. Keep in mind singlemode cable is optimized for long range data transfer and multimode cables are designed for high-bandwidth short range scenarios.

12 Fiber MPO/UPC Cable Features & Specifications

• Reduced Insertion Loss by up to 50%
• High Durability
• High Temperature Stability
• Good Exchangeability
• Typical Insertion Loss: < 0.12 dB
• Maximum Insertion Loss: < 0.25 dB
• Return Loss: > 25 dB

MPO connectors can provide 24 or more fibers in a single connector pushing up to and beyond 100Gbps data transmission. The terms MPO and MTP are often used interchangeably. We offer standard and low loss options.

The MPO gender interfaces are classified by the guide pins on the end of the connector and require 1 male and 1 female to mate properly. MPO connectors use a “barrel sleeve” adapter that simply holds one male and one female MPO “plug” together. The male guide pins fit into the female holes to ensure precise fiber alignment. It is never advised to mate two female connectors two male connectors due to both insertion loss and pin damage respectively. The standard for cables is female to female. However, when you need to extend a cable or connect two cables, you will need a male to female cable and an adapter.

At Fibertronics Inc. we offer custom MPO cable assemblies. We can build these to your complete individual specifications, including using a different brand of fiber, different type of jacket, or even customer-supplied cable.

**Please keep in mind that MPO cables work best with loose fibers, so tight-buffered fibers may not be suitable for this.