Fiber Optic
MT and MTP / MPO Cable Assemblies
Features & Benefits
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Provides connectorized
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interface for ribbon or
ribbonized fiber
Connector alignment is made
with precision alignment pins
Fanouts to simplex fiber
connectors available
Low loss interconnect
Push-pull mating of MTP* for
quick connections
NTT compatible
Consistent and repeatable
performance
Applications
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High density interconnects for:
- Telephony central office
and local loop
- Data communications
Provides interconnect for
parallel optical transmitters
and receivers
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Molex MT and MTP connectorized ribbon fiber cable assemblies provide reliable high performance interconnects of up to
12 fibers in a minimum footprint. The MT connectors utilize the precision molded NTT compatible ferrule that connects 4 to
12 fibers using bare ribbon or ruggedized ribbon cable. Alignment between mating ferrules is accomplished using 2
precision guide pins that are pre-installed in a designated male connector. Two holes in the female connector locate the pins
providing repeatable core to core alignment of the fibers. The MT ferrules are kept in the mated condition with the aid of a
spring clip.
The MTP assemblies utilize the same MT ferrules and package them in a push-pull keyed connector housing for quick and
easy connection using the MTP adapter. Guide pins in the male connector maintain alignment with holes in the female
connector while the adapter retains the connectors in the mated position.
Back reflection for singlemode assemblies is controlled by using an 8 degree angle polishing process. Fanouts to single
fiber leads connectorized with Molex industry standard SC, FC, and ST
†
connectors are available to interconnect with the
current installed base of transmitters, receivers and patch panels.
An
"enhanced"
version of the multifiber connector has been developed to provide a quick and reliable connection for multiple
optical fibers. The
"enhanced"
connector is a more precise NTT compatible ferrule, connecting the fibers using bare ribbon or
ruggedized ribbon cable. The
"enhanced"
version will incorporate the same footprint and alignment as the standard
MT/MTP.
This
"enhanced"
connector will solve customers needs for a high density solution with minimal insertion loss. The
"enhanced"
MTP housing is yellow and the MT ferrule is keyed with a yellow line.
*MTP is a registered trademark of US Conec Ltd.
†ST, STII are trademarks of Lucent Technologies
Performance and Specifications
Characteristics
Insertion Loss:
9/125µm SM fiber
62.5/125µm MM fiber
Enhanced 9/125µm SM fiber
Return Loss:
Singlemode
Temperature Range
Durability
Units
Min.
Avg.
Max.
Comments
dB
dB
dB
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.35
.3
.14
0.75
0.75
0.45
-
-
-
dB
ºC
dB
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-40
-
-
-
-
< 60
+80
<0.2
Angle polish
40 cycles, 0.05 dB maximum change
1000 mate/unmate cycles
MOLEX FIBER OPTICS DIVISION
5224 Katrine Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 / Tel: 800-A1-FIBER or (630) 512-8787 Web: www.molex.com/fiber
Fiber Optic
MT and MTP
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/ MPO Cable Assemblies
Ordering Guide
MX A AA
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AA A
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AA A
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A OOO
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A NNN
1. Optical Fiber
2. Cable Construction
3. Connector Style End 1
4. Finish End 1
5. Connector Style End 2
6 Finish End 2
7. Unit of
Measure
Length
(Dimension A)
6. Finish End 2
A - Multimode, ceramic ferrule, standard PC
+
B - Multimode, ceramic ferrule, enhanced PC
C - Singlemode, RL > 45 dB, super PC
D - Singlemode, RL > 55 dB, ultra PC
E - Singlemode, RL > 70 dB, APC
F - Multimode, stainless steel
M - Flat
P - Angle (SM)
Q - "Enhanced" angle (SM)
Z - No connector (for End 2 only)
7. Unit of Measure*
*Numeric values must be
consistent
C - Centimeters
F - Feet
I - Inches
M - Meters
8. Breakout Style End 2
Breakout Length
End 2
(Dimension C)
1. Optical Fiber
A - Multimode, 50/125µm
B - Multimode, 62.5/125µm
D - Singlemode, 9/125µm
2. Cable Construction
RA - Bare ribbon fiber, 4 fibers
RB - Bare ribbon fiber, 8 fibers
RC - Bare ribbon fiber, 10 fibers
RD - Bare ribbon fiber, 12 fibers
RE - Ribbon cable, OFNR, 4 fibers
RF - Ribbon cable, OFNR, 8 fibers
RG - Ribbon cable, OFNR, 10 fibers
RH - Ribbon cable, OFNR, 12 fibers
3. Connector Style End 1
MM - MT compatible, male
MF - MT compatible, female
PM - MTP/MPO compatible, male
PF - MTP/MPO compatible, female
4.
M
P
Q
Finish End 1
- Flat
- Angle (singlemode)
- "Enhanced" angle (singlemode)
5. Connector Style End 2
A A - ST
†
compatible, polymer coupling nut
AB - ST compatible, metal coupling nut
AC - ST compatible, 90º
boot,
metal coupling nut
BA - STII
†
compatible
DA - FDDI, black housing
DB - ESCON
‡
compatible
EA - FC
EB - FC/APC, standard key
EC - FC/APC, tight fit key
FA - SC, standard
FB - SC, black housing, black boot
FC - SC, red housing, red boot
FD - SC, black housing, 90° black boot
FE - SC, red housing, 90° red boot
FF - SC/APC, green housing, green boot
FG - SC Duplex
GA - BSC
GB - BSC/APC
GC - BSCII
GD - BSCII/APC
HC - LC connector
MM - MT compatible, male
MF - MT compatible, female
PH - BMTP pin holder, male
PM - MTP/MPO compatible, male
PF - MTP/MPO compatible, female
ZZ - No connector (for End 2 only)
Conversion Chart
From
to
Multiply by
inch
39.37
meter
meter
foot
3.281
centimeter inch
.394
meter
centimeter
100
†ST and STII are registered trademarks of Lucent Technologies
‡ESCON is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation
8. Breakout Style End 2
A - No breakout
R - Ribbon to 900µm
Example 1
Customer desires a 62.5/125µm 12 fiber ribbon
cable type OFNR jumper terminated with a male
MTP connector and 12 SC connectors. The
overall length is 20 meters with a break out
length of 0.5 meters using 900µm jacketed
fanout.
Ordering Format:
MXBRH-PMM-FAB-M020-A000-R0.5
Example 2
Customer desires a 62.5/125µm 8 fiber bare
ribbon jumper terminated with a male MT and a
female MT connector. The length is 3 feet.
Ordering Format:
MXBRB-MMM-MFM-F003-A000-A000