This singlemode fiber optic MPO trunk cable is made with Corning glass fiber and consists of a MPO/MTP female connector on both ends. It is used in high bandwidth data center applications connecting switches or MPO/MTP cassettes.
MPO Polarity, Method A vs. Method B
MPO/MTP cables can be configured in a number of different polarities, method A, method B or method C.
Method A would be considered straight through, position 1-1, 2-2, 3-3 etc.
Method B is considered cross over, position 1-12, 2-11, 3-10 etc.
Method C would be the least common and is considered a paired cross over, position 1-2, 2-1, 3-4, 4-3 etc.
Infinite Cables stocks method A and method B cables. Method C cables are available by special order. The diagrams below further highlight method A and method B polarities.
Method A
Method B
| Physical Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Color | Yellow |
| Cable Diameter | 3mm |
| Fiber Count | 12 Fibers |
| Fiber Type | Singlemode 9/125 Micron |
| Glass Manufacturer | Corning Glass |
| Jacket Rating | Plenum (OFNP) |
| Connector(s) | |
| Connector A | 1 - 12-Position MPO/APC Female (no guide pins) Elite Connectors |
| Connector B | 1 - 12-Position MPO/APC Female (no guide pins) Elite Connectors |
| Performance | |
| Insertion Loss | ≤0.35 dB |
| Return Loss | ≥60db |
| testing | 100% IL, RL and Interferometer Tested |
| Environmental | |
| RoHS | Yes |
| UL | UL Listed Cable |
| Packaging Information | |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Warranty Information | |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
| 3ft - 1m | 6ft - 2m | 10ft - 3m | 15ft - 5m | 23ft - 7m | 33ft - 10m | 50ft - 15m | 65ft - 20m | 80ft - 25m | 100ft - 30m | 164ft - 50m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 lbs | 0.07 lbs | 0.09 lbs | 0.13 lbs | 0.18 lbs | 0.23 lbs | 0.35 lbs | 0.47 lbs | 0.56 lbs | 0.66 lbs | 1.08 lbs |