Although MTP fiber optic patch cords can be directly interconnected with the wiring system based on MPO fiber optic patch cords, MTP and MPO fiber optic patch cords are different in connector types, pin clamps, floating ferrules, guide pins, removable housings and performance.
Connector type
The MPO (multi-fiber push-in) connector is a connector with at least 8 optical fibers. It is designed to provide multiple optical fibers in a connector. It conforms to the IEC 61754-7 standard and the American TIA-604-5 standard. Suitable for high bandwidth and high density wiring system connection.
The MTP (multi-fiber pull-out) connector is manufactured by US Connector and is an improved version of the MPO connector. Therefore, the MTP connector is fully compatible with the general MPO connector, and can be directly connected with the MPO fiber patch cord Wiring system interconnection. However, compared with general MPO fiber optic patch cord connectors, MTP fiber optic patch cord connectors can improve optical and mechanical properties.
Pin clip
Connectors of MTP fiber optic patch cords are usually equipped with metal pin clamps, which can better fasten the pins to minimize accidental breakage during use, while MPO fiber optic patch cord connectors are equipped with plastic pin clamps. During use, the pins may break.
Floating ferrule
The connector of MTP fiber jumper has a floating ferrule, which can be used to improve the mechanical performance. In other words, the floating ferrule of the MTP fiber jumper connector can float internally to maintain a stable connection under load. However, MPO fiber optic patch cord connectors do not have floating ferrules.
Guide pin
Unlike single-core fiber optic connectors, multi-core fiber optic connector adapters are only used for coarse alignment. Therefore, when using two MT ferrules together, the guide pin is essential for precise alignment. The guide pins used in MTP and MPO fiber optic patch cord connectors are also different. MTP fiber optic patch cord connectors are tightly fixed stainless steel circular guide pins to reduce debris on the guide hole and the end surface of the ferrule. MPO fiber optic patch cord connectors use cylindrical guide pins, which may generate debris during use.
MTP fiber optic patch cord connector has a removable shell
The MTP fiber jumper connector has a detachable shell, allowing users to rework and polish the MT sealing gasket, easily perform performance testing, and easily change its polarity even on-site after assembly. MTP PRO optical fiber jumpers can quickly and effectively configure cables and change the polarity on site, while also ensuring product performance.
MPO fiber optic patch cord connectors have been recognized as an international standard for fiber optic cabling, and are suitable for 40G/100G data center cabling structures. However, the use of MPO fiber optic patch cord connectors may cause some problems, such as return loss, packet loss, etc. The MTP fiber patch cord connector is a high-performance MPO connector designed to ensure the polarity of the fiber patch cord and help reduce the insertion loss and return loss when transmitting data in a high-density wiring system.
Q: How to choose MTP or MPO fiber jumper?
Answer: Both MTP and MPO fiber patch cords can be used in high-density cable structures, but MTP fiber patch cords are an enhanced version of MPO fiber patch cords, which can improve the optical and mechanical performance of the data center architecture. It also provides a network upgrade Great flexibility to quickly and effectively configure cables and change polarity.
For more information about MTP and MPO fiber optic patch cords, please contact the HTF team.
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