MTP Male to LC Patch Cord, OM3 OM4 OM5 Multimode Fiber

• MTP male connector with guide pins for reliable multi-fiber mating
• LC UPC connectors for direct connection to individual LC ports
• Available in OM3, OM4, and OM5 50/125μm multimode fiber
• Compact 0.9mm fiber construction for high-density cable routing
• Supports 850nm and 1300nm multimode transmission
• Corning ClearCurve® glass fiber available for enhanced bend performance
• Multiple fiber counts and cable lengths available
• Different jacket materials and connector configurations can be customized
• 100% optical performance and connector end-face inspection

• Data center structured cabling
• MTP/MPO-to-LC equipment connectivity
• High-density fiber patching and distribution
• Server and switch interconnection
• Multimode fiber backbone and horizontal cabling
• Fiber patch panels and distribution frames
• Enterprise and cloud data center networks
• High-speed Ethernet and short-reach optical networks

OEM and customized configurations are available to meet different deployment and cabling requirements. Customers can specify fiber type, fiber count, cable length, jacket material, connector type, connector polarity, breakout configuration, and other assembly parameters. Custom labeling, packaging, cable identification, and connector configurations can also be provided for volume projects and private-label applications.

Our engineering team can support customized cable assemblies based on equipment interfaces, rack layout, port density, and installation requirements, helping customers develop a suitable MTP-to-LC solution for specific network environments.

Can this cable be used to connect MTP-based equipment directly to LC ports?

Yes. The cable is specifically designed to provide a direct transition between an MTP interface and individual LC interfaces. It can be used where a high-density MTP connection needs to be distributed to separate LC ports on switches, patch panels, or other optical equipment.

How should the MTP connector gender be selected?

MTP connector gender should be selected according to the mating interface of the equipment or patch panel. A male MTP connector has guide pins and is typically used to mate with a female MTP interface. Confirming the mating connector before ordering helps prevent incompatibility during installation.

What is the difference between OM3, OM4, and OM5 versions?

OM3, OM4, and OM5 are all 50/125μm multimode fiber types, but they differ in bandwidth characteristics and their suitability for higher-speed transmission. OM4 generally provides higher effective bandwidth than OM3, while OM5 is designed to support wideband multimode applications using multiple wavelengths. The appropriate fiber type depends on the network speed, transmission distance, and optical equipment being deployed.

Can the cable be manufactured with different breakout lengths?

Yes. Breakout length can be customized according to the installation requirements. This is useful when the MTP trunk needs to transition to LC ports distributed across different rack positions or patching areas.

How does polarity affect an MTP-to-LC breakout cable?

MTP polarity determines how individual fiber positions are mapped between the MTP connector and the LC connectors. The correct polarity depends on the transceiver and cabling architecture, so the required polarity should be confirmed before production to ensure the transmit and receive paths are correctly aligned.