The MPO Female To Male Adapter Cable is a factory-terminated multi-fiber assembly with an MPO female connector on one end and an MPO male connector on the other. The female end uses alignment holes, while the male end incorporates guide pins for accurate mating. It is used to resolve connector-gender mismatches and implement required polarity mapping between MPO/MTP trunk cables, cassettes, patch panels, and active optical equipment.
Technical Specifications & Configuration
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Parameter |
Standard / Available Options |
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Connector |
MPO Female to MPO Male |
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Fiber Count |
8, 12, 16, 24 fibers; other counts on request |
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Fiber Type |
OS2 single-mode; OM3, OM4, OM5 multimode |
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Connector Polish |
PC / APC |
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Polarity |
Type A, Type B, Type C |
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Insertion Loss |
Standard ≤0.35 dB; low-loss ≤0.20 dB |
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Return Loss |
PC ≥50 dB; APC ≥60 dB |
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Jacket |
PVC / LSZH / OFNP |
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Operating Temperature |
-20°C to +70°C |
Connector & Polarity Compatibility
The female-to-male configuration is intended for MPO interfaces where one mating side requires guide pins and the other does not. Connector gender should be specified together with the equipment or trunk-cable interface to prevent incompatible mating.
Polarity is configured independently of connector gender. Type A provides straight-through fiber mapping, while Type B reverses the fiber positions; Type C uses pair-wise fiber reversal. The required polarity should therefore be confirmed against the complete link design rather than selected solely by connector type.
MPO/MTP connector interfaces can be supplied with PC or APC end faces. Single-mode applications commonly use APC where the system design requires higher return-loss performance, while multimode MPO connections are generally specified with PC polishing.
OEM & Customization
Available customization includes:
Cable length according to rack, cabinet, or interconnection requirements
Fiber count and fiber type for specific network architectures
MPO/MTP connector type and brand compatibility
PC or APC polishing
Type A, B, or C polarity
Standard or low-loss optical performance
Custom jacket material, color, labeling, and packaging
For distributor and system-integrator orders, private labeling, barcoding, and packaging configurations can also be incorporated into the production specification.
Applications
The MPO Female To Male Adapter Cable is used where an existing MPO/MTP connection requires a defined gender or polarity interface without changing the complete cabling system.
Typical applications include:
Data center backbone connections between MPO/MTP trunk cables, patch panels, and high-density cross-connects
Server and storage interconnects using parallel-fiber architectures
QSFP+, QSFP28, QSFP-DD, and OSFP infrastructure where MPO-based parallel optical links are deployed
Telecom and cloud facilities requiring high-density pre-terminated fiber connections
Network upgrades and reconfiguration where connector gender or fiber mapping must be adjusted within an existing installation
Quality Control & Testing
Typical inspection includes:
3D interferometer testing for connector end-face geometry
Insertion Loss (IL) and Return Loss (RL) testing at specified wavelengths
Polarity verification to confirm the ordered fiber mapping
Microscopic end-face inspection for scratches, contamination, and defects
The product is specified for compliance with applicable IEC 61754-7 and TIA-604-5 (FOCIS 5) MPO interface requirements, with RoHS and REACH compliance available for the applicable construction.
FAQ
Q: Can the MPO Female To Male Adapter Cable be used with MTP connectors?
A: Yes. MTP is a branded, enhanced MPO connector design, and the assembly can be supplied for MTP-compatible systems. The connector brand and interface details should be confirmed when ordering to ensure mechanical and optical compatibility.
Q: How should I specify the cable when requesting a quotation?
A: Provide the required fiber count, fiber type, connector brand, polarity, cable length, connector polish, jacket type, and optical performance grade. For existing installations, providing the mating connector model or a photo of the interface can also help verify compatibility.
Q: Can I order a sample before placing a bulk order?
A: Yes. Samples can be arranged for connector compatibility, polarity verification, dimensional inspection, and optical testing before bulk production.
Q: What is the typical production lead time?
A: Standard configurations are typically completed within 3–5 working days. Custom OEM orders generally require 7–12 working days, depending on order quantity, connector requirements, and material availability.
Q: Can different cable lengths be supplied within one order?
A: Yes. Multiple cable lengths can be included in the same purchase order. Each length should be clearly identified in the order specification or packing list to simplify receiving and installation.
Q: How are MPO Female To Male Adapter Cables packaged for export?
A: Cables are individually protected against connector contamination and mechanical damage, then packed in cartons suitable for international transportation. Custom packaging, labels, and quantity-per-carton requirements can be arranged for distributor or project orders.
Q: What quality documents can be supplied with the order?
A: Depending on the project requirements, suppliers can provide test reports, inspection records, product specifications, and certificates of conformity. Additional documentation requirements should be confirmed before production so they can be included in the order package.
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