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MTP MPO (Multi-fiber Push On) fiber optic connector is a type of optical connector that has been the primary multiple fiber connector for high-speed telecom and data communications networks.
It has been standardized within the IEC 61754-7 and TIA 604-5.
This MTP MPO connector and cabling system first supported telecommunications systems especially in the Central and Branch offices. Later it became the primary connectivity used in HPC or high-performance computing labs and enterprise datacenters.
MTP MPO connectors increase your data capacity with a highly efficient use of space. But users have faced challenges such as extra complexities and time required for testing and troubleshooting multi-fiber networks.
While MTP MPO connectors have many benefits and advantages over typical single fiber connectors, there are also differences that introduce new challenges for technicians. This resource page provides an overview of the essential information technicians must understand when testing MPO connectors.
The MTP MPO connector family has evolved to support a wider range of applications and system packaging requirements.
An MTP8 / MPO-8 connector is a multi-fiber optic connector that contains eight individual fiber cores arranged in a single row. It is the foundation of "Base-8" cabling architecture, designed specifically to match the requirements of 40G, 100G, and 400G transceivers that utilize eight fibers.
| Type | Single Mode (APC Polish) | Single Mode (UPC Polish) | Multi Mode (PC Polish) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber Count | 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48 etc. | 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48 etc. | 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48 etc. | |||
| Fiber Type | G652D, G657A1 etc. | G652D, G657A1 etc. | OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, OM5, etc. | |||
| Max. Insertion Loss | Elite / Low Loss | Standard | Elite / Low Loss | Standard | Elite / Low Loss | Standard |
| ≤ 0.35 dB | ≤ 0.75 dB | ≤ 0.35 dB | ≤ 0.75 dB | ≤ 0.35 dB | ≤ 0.60 dB | |
| Return Loss | ≥ 60 dB | ≥ 60 dB | N/A | |||
| Durability | ≥ 500 times | ≥ 500 times | ≥ 500 times | |||
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ +80°C | -40°C ~ +80°C | -40°C ~ +80°C | |||
| Test Wavelength | 1310nm | 1310nm | 1310nm | |||
| Insert-pull test | 1000 times < 0.5 dB | |||||
| Interchange | < 0.5 dB | |||||
| Anti-tensile force | 15kgf | |||||
An MTP/MPO (Multi-fiber Push On) connector is a specialized optical connector designed for high-speed telecom and data networks. It aggregates multiple fibers into a single interface to support high-density cabling.
MTP/MPO connectors are standardized internationally within the IEC 61754-7 and TIA 604-5 specifications, ensuring compatibility and performance reliability across systems.
MTP8 features 8 individual fiber cores, making it the perfect foundation for "Base-8" architecture. It aligns perfectly with the requirements of 40G, 100G, and 400G transceivers that utilize 8-fiber configurations.
Single Mode fiber has a very small core diameter that allows only a single mode of light to propagate. This reduces reflections, lowers signal attenuation, and allows high-bandwidth data to travel significantly longer distances.
Trunk cables are typically available in 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, and 48 fibers in a single connector. For higher-density projects, multiple connectors can be grouped in a single cable assembly to manage high core counts efficiently.
Both standard Single Mode (APC/UPC) and Multi Mode (PC) MTP/MPO connectors are designed to operate reliably across a temperature range of -40°C to +80°C.
