MTP Fiber Patch Cable

MTP® jumpers enable seamless migration to higher data rates in data centers when used together with our trunk cables. They are typically applied for patching within equipment cabinets. MTP® cable, a cost-effective alternative to time-consuming field termination, is specifically designed for high-density fiber patching in data centers requiring space efficiency and simplified cable management.

As MTP®-12 connectors are also compatible with MTP®-8 fiber systems, they are well-suited for 8-fiber parallel multimode optical transceiver applications, including 40G QSFP+ SR4/CSR4 and 100G QSFP28 SR4 optics connections.

Please note: The US Conec MTP® connectors are fully compliant with MPO standards and offer patented innovative features, increased precision, verified durability, and significantly improved performance compared to conventional MPO connectors.

MTP Fiber Patch Cable Advantage Specifications

Connector A：US Conec MTP® Elite Male (with guide pins)
Connector B：US Conec MTP® Elite Male (with guide pins)
Polish Type：UPC to UPC
Fiber Mode：OM3 50/125μm
Wavelength：850/1300nm
Fiber Count：12 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：90/180N (Long/Short Term)
Insertion Loss：0.35dB Max
Return Loss：≥20dB
Attenuation at 850nm：≤3.5dB/km
Attenuation at 1300nm：≤1.5dB/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 Patch Cable Polarity

The MTP® 12-fiber Type B male connector is a high-density fiber optic interconnect solution widely used in data center cabling systems. Type B polarity follows a reversed (flipped) fiber mapping, meaning that the fiber positions at one connector end are mirrored at the opposite end. For example: Fiber 1 → Fiber 12, Fiber 2 → Fiber 11, Fiber 3 → Fiber 10 … Fiber 12 → Fiber 1. This configuration ensures that transmit (Tx) fibers on one device are properly aligned with receive (Rx) fibers on the other device.
As a male connector, it is manufactured with two alignment pins on the ferrule, which guarantee precise mating with female connectors, maintaining low insertion loss and consistent optical performance.

mtp 12 jumper Key Features:

Connector type: MTP® 12-fiber male (with guide pins)
Fiber count: 12 fibers in a single-row high-density ferrule
Polarity standard: Type B (reversed polarity) for proper Tx/Rx alignment
Cable jacket options: OFNR, OFNP, LSZH, with standard color codes (yellow for OS2, aqua/violet for OM3/OM4, lime green for OM5)
Enhanced design: MTP® technology provides better mechanical durability, higher return loss, and lower insertion loss compared to standard MPO connectors

mtp 12 jumper Applications:

Parallel optics systems: Supports 40GBASE-SR4 and 100GBASE-SR4 Ethernet using 8 fibers (4 Tx + 4 Rx), with the remaining fibers reserved or unused depending on the design
Direct equipment connections: Often used for linking MPO/MTP® transceivers that require flipped polarity
Backbone cabling: Connects MTP® trunks, cassettes, and patch panels in modular data center infrastructure
Migration-ready systems: Provides flexible scalability from 10G duplex channels to 40G and 100G parallel optics

mtp 12 jumper Advantages:

Ensures proper Tx/Rx orientation: Reversed fiber mapping aligns transmitters with receivers
High-density design: 12 fibers in one connector reduce cabling volume in high-density racks
Reliable alignment: Male guide pins guarantee stable and precise mating with female connectors
Scalable and flexible: Supports both current high-speed applications and future network upgrades

MTP Fiber Patch Cable 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 Fiber Patch Cable 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 Fiber Patch Cable Test Series

MTP 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 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 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. ‌ ‌