MTP Female to 4 LC Duplex Breakout Cable, 8-Fiber OM3 Multimode, 50/125μm

• 8-fiber MTP-to-4 LC duplex breakout configuration
• US Conec MTP® female connector with pinless design
• Four LC UPC duplex connectors
• OM3 50/125μm multimode fiber
• Supports 850nm and 1300nm transmission
• Corning ClearCurve® glass fiber available
• Ruggedized fanout construction for fiber protection
• Compact design for high-density rack environments
• Factory pre-terminated for simplified installation
• Low insertion loss for reliable optical connectivity
• Optional 3D interferometer testing
• Suitable for high-density MTP/MPO structured cabling

• Data center fiber connectivity
• MTP/MPO backbone breakout
• Server and switch connections
• High-density fiber cross-connects
• Structured fiber cabling systems
• Fiber patch panels and distribution systems
• Telecommunications network infrastructure
• Equipment-to-backbone fiber connections
• High-density rack and cabinet installations

OEM and customized MTP-to-LC breakout assemblies can be manufactured to meet specific network architecture and equipment requirements. Customers can specify cable length, breakout length, fiber type, jacket material, connector brand, connector configuration, MTP polarity, fiber mapping, and other assembly parameters.

Additional options such as custom labeling, cable identification, packaging, private-label production, and enhanced inspection services can be provided for OEM and volume projects. Connector end-face inspection and optional 3D interferometer testing can also be arranged according to the required quality standard.

Why does an 8-fiber MTP connection provide four LC duplex connections?

Each LC duplex connector contains two optical fibers, so four LC duplex connections require a total of eight fibers. The MTP connector consolidates these eight fibers into a single high-density interface, allowing the cable to provide four independent duplex links from one MTP connection.

When is OM3 multimode fiber a suitable choice for this breakout cable?

OM3 is commonly used for short-reach data center and enterprise network applications where multimode optical connectivity is preferred. It provides the bandwidth characteristics needed for many conventional high-speed Ethernet and data center links while offering a practical balance between performance and cabling cost.

What should be verified when connecting the MTP side to existing infrastructure?

The MTP connector gender, key orientation, polarity, fiber mapping, and mating connector specification should all be verified. These parameters determine whether the individual fibers are correctly aligned with the transmit and receive paths of the connected equipment.

What does 3D interferometer testing check?

3D interferometer testing evaluates the geometry of an optical connector end face, including parameters such as end-face radius, apex offset, and fiber protrusion or undercut. It provides a more detailed inspection of connector quality than a basic visual inspection and can be specified for applications with tighter connector performance requirements.

Can the LC breakout branches be made with different lengths?

Yes. The breakout length and individual branch lengths can be customized for specific rack layouts, equipment positions, and cable-management requirements. Customized lengths can help maintain cleaner routing and avoid excessive slack in high-density installations.