Technical Specifications
Product drawing
Basic feature
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Connector A | 1× MPO Female, APC polished, with pins |
| Connector B | 2× 8-fiber MPC Male, PC polished, with pins |
| Fiber Type | OM4 Multimode 50/125µm |
| Total Fiber Count | 16 fibers (configured as 2×8) |
| Cable Structure | Round trunk to dual breakout legs |
| Trunk Diameter | 3.0mm nominal |
| Breakout Leg Diameter | 2.0mm nominal per leg |
| Breakout Length | 0.5m standard (customizable) |
| Jacket Material | LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) |
| Cable Color | Aqua (OM4 standard), custom colors available |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 10× cable diameter (loaded), 20× (unloaded) |
Optical Performance
| Parameter | OM4 Multimode Specification |
|---|---|
| Insertion Loss (MPO/APC) | ≤0.35dB typical, ≤0.50dB maximum |
| Insertion Loss (MPC/PC) | ≤0.35dB typical, ≤0.50dB maximum |
| Return Loss (MPO/APC) | ≥60dB |
| Return Loss (MPC/PC) | ≥20dB |
| Fiber Attenuation | ≤3.0dB/km @ 850nm, ≤1.0dB/km @ 1300nm |
| Bandwidth | ≥4700 MHz·km @ 850nm |
Customization Options
Cable Length
Standard lengths from 1m to 30m in 1m increments; extended lengths up to 100m available for long-reach applications.
Fiber Type Selection
Available in OM3, OM4, OM5, or OS2 singlemode for specialized applications with different performance characteristics.
Fiber Count Configurations
Can be manufactured with 8-fiber, 12-fiber, 24-fiber, or custom breakout ratios to match specific port density requirements.
Connector Polarity Options
Available in Type A (straight-through), Type B (reversed key-up/key-down), or Type C (pair-flipped) polarity configurations.
Polish Type Combinations
Manufactured with various polish combinations based on equipment requirements, including MPO/UPC to MPC/UPC, MPO/APC to MPC/APC, etc.
Color Coding & Identification
Custom jacket colors, sequential numbering schemes, printed labeling with customer logos, and barcode tagging available.
Structure
Polarity Configuration
This breakout cable assembly features a robust design with one MPO/APC female connector on the trunk end and two 8-fiber MPC/PC male connectors on the breakout end. The main trunk cable utilizes a 3.0mm round jacket construction for durability and flexibility in tight routing spaces, while the breakout legs employ 2.0mm round cables for individual connection to patch panels or active equipment.
Polarity Mapping
The cable follows a straight-through fiber mapping from the MPO trunk to the dual 8-fiber breakout connectors. Position 1-8 on the MPO connector maps to fibers 1-8 on the first MPC connector, while position 9-16 maps to fibers 1-8 on the second MPC connector.
Connector Orientation
The MPO/APC connector utilizes a female receptacle with alignment pins for mating with male MPO connectors on trunk cables, cassettes, or panel-mounted adapters. The angled physical contact (APC) polish provides enhanced return loss performance, critical for minimizing back-reflections in multimode systems.
Applications
Spine-to-Leaf Architecture Breakout
Connects high-density MPO trunk lines from core spine switches to individual 8-fiber connections at leaf switches or top-of-rack (ToR) equipment.
Cassette-to-Patch Panel Interconnection
Bridges MPO-based fiber cassettes or modules in high-density panels to duplex or multi-fiber patch panels, allowing conversion between trunk and structured cabling zones.
40G/100G Transceiver Breakout
Facilitates connection from 40G QSFP+ or 100G QSFP28 parallel optics modules using MPO interfaces to multiple 10G or 25G SFP+/SFP28 ports.
Cross-Connect and Testing Stations
Provides flexible breakout capability in central office, telecommunications rooms, or equipment distribution areas where MPO trunks need to be accessed, tested, or redistributed.
Hybrid Polarity Migration
Enables data centers to bridge between different polarity standards (APC trunk systems and PC edge systems) during infrastructure upgrades or when integrating equipment from multiple vendors.
Hyperscale Data Centers
Ideal for large-scale cloud infrastructure requiring high-density connectivity between compute, storage, and network resources with minimal cable management overhead.
Factory Testing & Quality Assurance
3D Interferometer Endface Inspection
All connector endfaces are inspected using automated 3D interferometry systems
Insertion Loss Testing
Each fiber path is individually tested using calibrated light sources and power meters
Return Loss Verification
Return loss measurements are performed on all connectors using OTDR or specialized return loss test sets
Polarity & Continuity Verification
Fiber mapping and polarity are verified using visual fault locators and fiber identifiers
Technical Support & Ordering Information
Our engineering team is available to assist with cable selection, system design, and custom configuration development. For technical inquiries, custom quotes, or to place orders, please contact us through your preferred channel or visit our website for additional resources including CAD drawings, installation guides, and compatibility documentation.
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