MPO Fanout Hybrid Patch cord

MPO/LC Fanout Hybrid Patch Cord is a composite fiber patch cord that converts a high-density multi-core MPO connector into multiple LC duplex interfaces. It is designed to simplify the complexity of wiring in high-bandwidth networks. It realizes branch transmission of multi-channel signals through a single cable and is widely used in data centers, enterprise core networks and telecommunications infrastructure to improve space utilization and deployment efficiency.

Structure and working principle

Input end: 1 MPO/MTP connector (12 cores, 24 cores or 48 cores).

Output end: multiple LC duplex connectors (the number is determined by the number of cores, such as a 12-core MPO can be branched into 6 LC duplexes).

Branch design: Multi-core optical fibers are evenly distributed to each LC interface through precise fiber splitting technology to ensure signal transmission consistency.

Advantages

Space saving

One MPO patch cord replaces multiple single-core patch cords, reducing 80% of the cable clutter in the cabinet.

Quick deployment

Factory pre-terminated design, plug-and-play, deployment efficiency increased by more than 50%.

Flexible adaptation

Supports MPO to LC, SC, FC and other interface combinations, compatible with mainstream equipment brands.

Cost optimization

Reduces manual splicing costs and failure points, and reduces long-term maintenance costs by 30%.

Application 

1. High-density cabling in data centers

40G/100G network upgrade: MPO-24 core jumpers are branched into 12 LC duplex interfaces to connect 100G QSFP28 optical modules and 25G SFP28 devices.

Pre-terminated system: MPO connectors are pre-installed on both ends of the trunk optical cable, and the LC port switch is quickly connected through the Fanout jumper to reduce on-site welding time.

2. Enterprise core computer room

Simplify the wiring in the cabinet, branch the MPO trunk optical cable into multiple LC interfaces, and adapt to the ports of different brands of equipment (such as routers and servers).

3. 5G base stations and fiber to the home (FTTH)

Single-mode MPO/LC jumpers are used for long-distance signal distribution between base stations, or for connecting splitters (Splitter) with user ONT devices.

4. Industrial network

The armored Fanout jumper is resistant to high and low temperatures and vibration, and is suitable for multi-port signal transmission of factory automation equipment.

Ordering Information

Selection and use recommendations

1. Key points of selection

Core matching: Select the number of MPO cores according to the number of device ports (e.g., 12-core MPO branches are 6 LC duplex).

Fiber type:

Multimode OM4/OM5: short-distance high speed (≤150m, 40G/100G).

Single-mode OS2: long-distance transmission (≥10km, telecommunications backbone network).

Environmental adaptation: Armored sheaths (tensile strength ≥150N, IP67 protection) should be selected for industrial scenarios.

2. Installation precautions

Bending radius: Avoid dynamic bending radius <10 times the cable diameter to prevent signal attenuation.

End face cleaning: Use MPO special cleaning tools before plugging and unplugging to avoid dust contamination and increased insertion loss.

Polarity verification: Use a fiber tracer (Visual Fault Locator) to check the correspondence between Tx/Rx channels.

3. Quality Certification

Select products that comply with IEC 61754-7 (MPO interface standard) and TIA-568.3-D (fiber optic cabling specification), and give priority to UL certification (fireproof) and RoHS certification (environmental protection).