MTP Jumper Cable

The MTP® 8-fiber connector is a compact, high-density fiber optic interconnect widely used in modern data centers. It is part of the MPO (Multi-Fiber Push-On) connector family, but manufactured with enhanced design features for better optical and mechanical performance. With 8 fibers arranged in a single row, it is optimized for parallel optics transmission and high-speed Ethernet applications.

MTP Jumper 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：APC to APC
Fiber Mode：OS2 9/125μm（G657A1）
Wavelength：1310/1550nm
Fiber Count：8 Fibers
Polarity：Type C
Cable Outside Diameter (OD)：3.0mm
Cable Jacket：Plenum (OFNP)
Min. Bend Radius (Optical Fiber)：10mm
Min. Bend Radius (Fiber Cable)：10/5D (Dynamic/Static)
Connector Durability：500 times
Tensile Strength：80/240N (Long/Short Term)
Insertion Loss：0.35dB Max
Return Loss：≥60dB
Attenuation at 1310nm：≤0.32dB/km
Attenuation at 1550nm：≤0.18dB/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® 8-fiber Type C male connector is a compact, high-density fiber optic solution designed for structured cabling in data centers. It adopts the pairwise flip polarity method, where fibers are crossed in pairs to ensure proper transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) alignment. Specifically, Fiber 1 connects to Fiber 2 at the far end, Fiber 3 connects to Fiber 4, Fiber 5 connects to Fiber 6, and Fiber 7 connects to Fiber 8.
As a male connector, it includes two alignment pins on the ferrule, which ensure precise core-to-core alignment when mating with female connectors, minimizing insertion loss and guaranteeing stable performance.

MTP Jumper Cable Key Features:

Connector type: MTP® 8-fiber male (with guide pins)
Fiber count: 8 fibers in a single-row ferrule
Polarity method: Type C (pairwise flip) – fibers are crossed in adjacent pairs for correct Tx/Rx alignment
Cable jacket options: OFNR, OFNP, or LSZH, with industry-standard colors (yellow for OS2, aqua/violet for OM3/OM4, lime green for OM5)
Enhanced design: MTP® connectors provide superior mechanical durability and lower optical loss compared to standard MPO

MTP Jumper Cable Applications:

Parallel optics transmission: Suitable for 40GBASE-SR4 and 100GBASE-SR4 Ethernet, where correct Tx/Rx mapping is required
Data center backbone cabling: Connects MTP® trunk cables, cassettes, or panels with pairwise polarity requirements
Migration-ready cabling systems: Supports smooth transition from lower-speed duplex links to parallel 40G/100G solutions
Breakout configurations: Works with MTP®-to-LC harness cables for connecting 8-fiber transceivers to multiple duplex ports

MTP Jumper Cable Advantages:

Correct Tx/Rx mapping: Pairwise flip design prevents channel inversion errors
Compact and efficient: 8 fibers in one connector reduce cabling bulk in high-density racks
Reliable alignment: Male guide pins guarantee stable and precise mating with female connectors
Scalability: Supports modular cabling systems designed for future bandwidth upgrades

MTP Jumper 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 Jumper Cable 400G-400G direct connection mode

When the 400G QSFP-DD DR4 optical modules at both ends of the machine room can be connected through MPO/MTP-8 single-mode fiber jumpers to achieve 400G transmission.

MTP jumper cable single-mode connection

MTP jumper cable SPIN-LEAF connection method

MTP jumper 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 single-mode 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 jumper cable Test Series

MTP Jumper Cable 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 Jumper Cable 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. ‌ ‌