Fiber Optic Cables

MPO (Multi-Fiber Push-On) and MTP (Multi-Fiber Termination Push-On) are two types of fiber optic cables that are used in high-speed networks to transmit data over long distances. MPO cables are capped with MPO connectors at either end and are designed to provide multi-fiber connectivity in one connector to support high bandwidth and high-density cabling system applications. MTP cables, on the other hand, are equipped with MTP fiber connectors at either end. MTP connectors are fully compliant with all generic MPO connectors and can interconnect directly with other MPO based infrastructures. However, the MTP connector is a multiple engineered product enhancement to improve mechanical and optical performance when compared to generic MPO connectors.

MTP cables have better performance than MPO cables in data center cabling. They have better mechanical designs and optical performances. For example, the pin clamp of the MTP connector has a metal pin clamp to ensure a strong clasp on the pins and minimize any inadvertent breaking when mating connectors. The oval spring is used to maximize the gap between fiber ribbon and spring, which can protect the fiber ribbon from damage during insertion. The floating ferrule of the MTP connector can float inside to keep physical contact over a mated pair under an applied load.