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.

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

GM Fiber’s MPO/MTP multi-fiber jumpers deliver the performance and reliability needed in today’s demanding high-speed broadband and data networks. GM Fiber’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. GM Fiber 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.