MTP 16 Jumper

MTP® jumpers enable smooth upgrades to higher bandwidth in data centers when paired with our trunk assemblies. Commonly deployed for cabinet-level interconnections, MTP® cables offer a more economical solution than labor-intensive on-site terminations. Designed to support high-density fiber installations, they help maximize space utilization and simplify cable organization.

MTP®-16 connectors are well-suited for 16-fiber multimode parallel optics, including 400G QSFP-DD SR8 module connections.

Note: US Conec MTP® connectors comply fully with MPO interface standards and feature patented innovations, improved mechanical accuracy, tested durability, and superior optical performance over standard MPO connectors.

MTP 16 Jumper Advantage Specifications

Connector A：US Conec MTP®-16 Male (with guide pins) with Offset Key
Connector B：US Conec MTP®-16 Male (with guide pins) with Offset Key
Polish Type：APC to APC
Fiber Mode：OM4 50/125μm
Wavelength：850/1300nm
Fiber Count：16 Fibers
Polarity：Type B
Cable Outside Diameter (OD)：3.0mm
Cable Jacket：Plenum (OFNP)
Min. Bend Radius (Optical Fiber)：7.5mm
Min. Bend Radius (Fiber Cable)：20/10D (Dynamic/Static)
Connector Durability：500 times
Tensile Strength：80/240N (Long/Short Term)
Insertion Loss：0.35dB Max (0.15dB Typ.)
Return Loss：≥20dB
Attenuation at 850nm：≤2.3dB/km
Attenuation at 1300nm：≤0.6dB/km
Operating Temperature：-10 to 60°C (14 to 140℉)
Storage Temperature：-10 to 70°C (14 to 158℉)
*MTP is a registered trademark of US Conec Ltd.

MTP Jumper Cable Polarity

The MTP® 16-fiber Type B male connector is a high-density optical interconnect solution optimized for parallel optics in advanced data centers. Type B polarity follows a reversed (flipped) mapping, which means the fiber positions at one end of the connector are mirrored at the opposite end. For example: Fiber 1 → Fiber 16, Fiber 2 → Fiber 15, Fiber 3 → Fiber 14 … Fiber 16 → Fiber 1. This ensures that transmit (Tx) fibers on one device connect directly to receive (Rx) fibers on the opposite device, which is essential for parallel transmission protocols.
As a male connector, it is equipped with two alignment pins on the ferrule, ensuring precise core-to-core alignment when mated with female connectors. This guarantees stable optical performance with low insertion loss.

MTP Jumper Cable Key Features:

Connector type: MTP® 16-fiber male (with guide pins)
Fiber count: 16 fibers in a single-row high-density ferrule
Polarity standard: Type B (reversed mapping, flipped orientation)
Cable jacket options: OFNR, OFNP, or LSZH, with standard color codes (yellow for OS2, aqua/violet for OM3/OM4, lime green for OM5)
Enhanced design: MTP® technology improves return loss, minimizes insertion loss, and ensures robust durability compared to generic MPO connectors

MTP Jumper Cable Applications:

High-speed parallel optics: Supports 200GBASE-DR4, 400GBASE-SR16, 400GBASE-DR4, and emerging high-bandwidth Ethernet standards
Direct transceiver connections: Commonly used for 16-fiber transceivers, where reversed polarity is necessary for correct Tx/Rx alignment
Data center backbone cabling: Enables structured cabling systems with modular trunks and cassettes
Scalable architectures: Designed for migration paths from 100G to 200G and 400G networks

MTP Jumper Cable Advantages:

Correct Tx/Rx alignment: Reversed polarity ensures that transmit channels always connect to receive channels
High-density efficiency: 16 fibers in one compact connector reduce cable bulk in racks and conduits
Reliable mating: Male guide pins guarantee secure and accurate alignment with female connectors
Future-ready scalability: Supports next-generation Ethernet standards and evolving high-speed optical technologies

MTP 16 Jumper Advantage

• 100% use low-loss connectors
• Each MPO patch cord is fully tested for insertion loss & return loss, 100% tested, and batch goods are not sloppy
• Each line guarantees 3D geometric dimensions and end face integrity, imported equipment measures 3D, and dust-free workshops ensure cleanliness
• Affordable price, quality assurance, source manufacturers take both quality and price into consideration
• All materials have passed REACH/ROHS environmental protection requirements and are of export quality
• Adequate inventory, complete materials, and efficient production
• Customization of special specification MPO patch cords, fast delivery

MTP 16 Jumper SPIN-LEAF connection method

MTP 16 Jumper Application

High-speed interconnection in data centers

It is used for direct connection of 40G/100G optical modules, supports 400G high-speed transmission, and can improve wiring density and transmission efficiency. For example, 400G QSFP-DD DR4 optical modules can be directly connected through MPO/MTP-8 multimode fiber jumpers. ‌

High-density wiring scenarios

In the backbone wiring of data centers, MTP/MPO trunk fiber jumpers are used in conjunction with adapter modules to achieve interconnection and cross-connection between devices, saving 45% of wiring space. Branch jumpers are used to connect devices with different rates (such as 10G and 40/100G devices). ‌

100G/400G transmission expansion

Supports branch connection of 100G QSFP28 optical modules to 4 25G SFP28 optical modules, or interconnection of 100G CFP optical modules to another CFP. ‌

Fiber-to-Building Applications

It is used for fiber-to-the-building (FTTB) wiring to meet the needs of high-density fiber access.

MTP 16 Jumper Test Series

MTP 16 Jumper Polarity Test Process

‌End face cleaning: Use special equipment to remove end face contaminants to avoid affecting the test accuracy. ‌
Morphology detection: Analyze the end face microstructure through 3D imaging technology to detect surface roughness, scratches and other defects. ‌
Insertion loss test: Measure the contact loss between the fiber end face and the connector ferrule to evaluate the signal transmission quality. ‌
Polarity verification: Confirm the correspondence between the number of fiber cores and the connector guide hole to prevent communication failure caused by wrong connection. ‌

MTP 16 Jumper Test Key Indicators

Cleaning efficiency: It must reach more than 98% to ensure that there are no residual stains on the end face. ‌
‌Detection accuracy: The resolution of 3D morphology detection must be less than 1.5μ, and the insertion loss error must be controlled within 0.3dB. ‌
Test time: It takes about 10 seconds to detect a single fiber core of a 12-core MPO jumper, and the overall test takes about 2 minutes.

MTP 16 Jumper cable Test Common Problems

Pollution sensitivity: Tiny particles on the end face will cause increased loss, and non-contact cleaning methods are required to protect the end face. ‌ ‌