Female MTP® Elite to LC/APC Fanout | Base-8 | Single Mode G657.A2 | 3.0/1.8mm

Overview

This is a high-performance Single Mode MPO/MTP® to 8x LC APC Fanout Cable, designed to provide a seamless breakout solution for high-density networks. The assembly features a Female MTP® connector on one end and eight individual LC APC connectors on the other. It is purpose-built to connect to a Male MTP® trunk cable or transceiver port, distributing the signal to multiple standard LC channels.

Engineered with a Base-8 fiber configuration, this cable directly supports the 8-fiber infrastructure of 40G and 100G PSM4 parallel optics. It uses a genuine MTP® Elite connector for minimal signal loss and G.657.A2 bend-insensitive fiber. This ensures maximum reach and signal integrity, making it a reliable choice for modern data center and telecom applications.

Key Features

• Features one Female MTP® Elite connector (no pins) to eight simplex LC APC connectors.
• Optimized Base-8 fiber layout for direct compatibility with PSM4 optics.
• Equipped with a genuine US Conec MTP® Elite low-loss connector for superior performance.
• Constructed with premium G.657.A2 bend-insensitive single mode fiber.
• LC connectors feature an Angled Physical Contact (APC) polish for minimal back reflection.
• Factory-terminated and 100% tested for guaranteed low insertion loss and high return loss.
• Simplifies network architecture by enabling direct breakout connections.
• Robust LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) jacket for enhanced safety in confined spaces.

Applications

This single mode breakout cable is essential for deploying PSM4-based links. Its primary use is to connect to a male-ended MTP® trunk cable or directly to a PSM4 transceiver, breaking out the parallel signal into four 10G or 25G duplex channels. The Female MTP® connector makes it ideal for use at the patching end of a structured cabling system. It facilitates connections from a central patching field to individual devices with LC APC ports, common in data center interconnects (DCI) and long-reach campus networks.

Specifications

Advantages

The core advantage of this MTP® to LC APC fanout is its efficient and reliable design. It offers a clean, plug-and-play solution for integrating high-speed parallel optics with standard LC-based equipment, significantly reducing complexity and installation time. The Female MTP® connector provides versatility, allowing it to easily mate with existing male MTP® infrastructure trunks.

Furthermore, the combination of a low-loss MTP® Elite connector, APC polishing, and bend-insensitive G.657.A2 fiber creates an exceptionally robust link. This assembly is built to withstand installation challenges while ensuring minimal signal degradation and back reflection. In practice, this guarantees top-tier performance for critical, long-distance single mode links.

FAQ (Technical & Product Questions)

1. What is this single mode MPO/MTP® to LC APC fanout cable used for?

It is used to break out a high-speed, single mode parallel optic signal into eight individual LC APC connections. This is typically for connecting a 40G/100G PSM4 port to multiple separate 10G/25G devices over longer distances.

2. What does a Female MTP® connector signify?

A Female MTP® connector does not have alignment pins. It is designed to mate with a Male MTP® connector, which has pins. This connector type is common on breakout cables used to connect to trunk cables or directly to transceivers.

3. Why are LC APC connectors critical for single mode fiber?

LC APC (Angled Physical Contact) connectors have an 8-degree angled endface that dramatically reduces the amount of light reflected back to the source. This is crucial for single mode systems using sensitive lasers, as it prevents signal instability and ensures a clean connection.

4. Is this MPO/MTP® to LC breakout cable compatible with 100G PSM4?

Yes, absolutely. Its Base-8 wiring configuration is specifically designed to align with the 8 fibers (4 transmit, 4 receive) used by 100GBASE-PSM4 and 40GBASE-PSM4 transceivers, enabling a direct breakout application.

5. What is the benefit of G.657.A2 bend-insensitive fiber?

G.657.A2 fiber can be bent and routed in tight spaces, such as crowded equipment racks, with negligible signal loss. This makes the cable assembly more durable and versatile during installation compared to standard single mode fiber.

6. What is the technical difference between MPO and MTP® connectors?

MPO (Multi-fiber Push-On) is the industry standard name for the connector. MTP® is a specific, high-performance version of an MPO connector made by US Conec, which includes patented improvements for better optical and mechanical performance, such as a floating ferrule for better contact.

7. Why is the wiring configuration called Base-8?

It is called Base-8 because it utilizes 8 of the 12 available fibers within the MTP® connector. This 8-fiber scheme is the most efficient wiring method for 4-lane parallel optic applications like PSM4, as it uses all connected fibers and leaves no fibers unused.

8. Why choose a factory-terminated breakout cable?

Factory-terminated assemblies are manufactured and tested in a controlled environment to ensure consistent high quality, correct polarity, and guaranteed low-loss performance. This eliminates the risk and time associated with field termination, ensuring reliable, plug-and-play network deployment.