
MPO/MTP Data Center Cabling
MPO/MTP Loopback
These loopbacks are offered in a wide variety of wiring configurations and fiber types, and all units meet TIA/EIA and IEC intermateability standards.
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100% Pre-Shipment Tested
Insertion & return loss (IL/RL) verified on every assembly
17-Year Manufacturer
Three in-house factories with 100+ production lines
Vertically Integrated
Cable extrusion, molds and assembly under one roof
Description
These loopbacks are offered in a wide variety of wiring configurations and fiber types, and all units meet TIA/EIA and IEC intermateability standards. They install and remove easily, are available with or without pull tabs, and are compact and portable with a lanyard feature.
Technical Specifications
Optical Performance
| Connector | Mode | Endface | Standard IL max (dB) | Standard RL min (dB) | Elite IL max (dB) | Elite RL min (dB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPO/MTP | SM | 12F/APC | ≤0.70 | ≥60 | ≤0.35 | ≥60 |
| MPO/MTP | SM | 24F/APC | ≤0.75 | ≥60 | ≤0.35 | ≥60 |
| MPO/MTP | MM | 12F/PC | ≤0.50 | ≥20 | ≤0.35 | ≥20 |
| MPO/MTP | MM | 24F/PC | ≤0.50 | ≥20 | ≤0.35 | ≥20 |
Test wavelength: SM @ 1310/1550nm, MM @ 850/1300nm. Standard conformance: GR-326, GR-1435.
Mechanical Properties
| Item | Criteria | Conformance |
|---|---|---|
| ΔIL after 50 matings (MPO/MTP) | ≤0.3 dB | GR-1435 |
| ΔIL after 500 matings (LC/SC/FC/ST) | ≤0.2 dB | IEC 61300-2-2 |
| Min bend radius (dynamic) | 20 × OD (cable diameter) | — |
| Min bend radius (static) | 15 × OD (cable diameter) | — |
Environmental Conditions
| Item | Criteria | Conformance |
|---|---|---|
| Operating temperature | -40 ~ 60 ℃ | IEC 61753-1 |
| Storage temperature | -45 ~ 85 ℃ | — |
Features
- Available in a wide variety of wiring configurations and fiber types
- All loopbacks meet TIA/EIA and IEC intermateability standards
- 8, 12, and 24 fiber available
- Easy installation/removal, available with or without pull tabs
- Compact and portable with lanyard feature
Applications
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