MTP 16 Jumper

The MTP®-16 jumper comes pre-terminated and fully tested at the factory to ensure consistent optical performance and dependable operation. Its MTP®-16 APC connector incorporates an 8-degree angled polish, effectively minimizing internal back reflections and preventing them from re-entering the transceiver, which helps maintain stable signal integrity.

This cable assembly is well-suited for 16-fiber parallel multimode transceiver systems, particularly in high-speed data center environments. It is commonly used with 400G QSFP-DD/OSFP SR8 optical modules to support efficient and reliable high-bandwidth fiber connectivity.

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 Female (Pinless) with Offset Key
Connector B：US Conec MTP®-16 Female (Pinless) with Offset Key
Polish Type：APC to APC
Fiber Mode：OM3 50/125μm
Wavelength：850/1300nm
Fiber Count：16 Fibers
Polarity：Type A
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
Return Loss：≥45dB
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

MTP®-16 Type A is a 16-fiber cable assembly that uses straight-through polarity. In this configuration, each fiber position at one connector end is aligned to the same numbered position at the opposite end (fiber 1 to fiber 1, fiber 2 to fiber 2, …, fiber 16 to fiber 16). The connectors are oriented in a key-up to key-down position, meaning the fiber sequence is maintained from end to end without reversal.
This polarity type is the most straightforward and is commonly used in parallel optics and structured cabling where direct one-to-one mapping is required.

MTP Jumper Cable Key Features:

Connector Type：MTP® (US Conec high-precision MPO variant)
Fiber Count：16 fibers in a single row (often single-mode or multimode)
Polarity Type：Type A — Straight-through (key-up to key-down)
Connector：MTP® 16F (male or female) compliant with IEC-61754-7-7 and TIA-604-18 (FOCIS-18)
Application：Supports high-speed parallel transmission such as 400G QSFP-DD SR8, 800G QSFP-DD/OSFP DR8, and 800G OSFP XDR8
Advantages：Simplifies polarity management, easy for patching, and supports migration to higher data rates

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 Fiber Patch Cable Short distance direct connection in rack or cabinet

MTP Fiber Patch Cable Duplex fiber interconnection

MTP Fiber Patch Cable 25G-100G direct connection

You can connect one 100G QSFP28 SR4 optical module to four 25G SFP28 SR optical modules through an 8-core MPO/MTP to four duplex LC multimode breakout cable. Similarly, you can connect one 100G QSFP28 PSM4 optical module to four 25G SFP28 LR optical modules through an 8-core MPO/MTP to four duplex LC multimode breakout cable.

MTP Fiber Patch Cable 100G-CFR&SR interconnection method

The solution is to connect from one 100G CFP optical module to another CFP using a 24-core MPO/MTP to 3×8-core MPO/MTP breakout cable.

MTP Fiber Patch Cable 400G multi-mode connection

MTP Fiber Patch Cable 400G-SR8 interconnection method

The 400G QSFP-DD SR8 optical module uses a standard MPO-16 connector to achieve 400G transmission. The transmission distance through multimode optical fiber can reach up to 70m (OM3) or 100m (OM4).

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. ‌ ‌