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FanOut Patch Cords

Small form factor high-density assembly

PDR MTP/MPO Fanout Patch Cord enables high-density MPO/MTP-to-single-fiber breakout for up to 100G data center applications, available in multiple cable, connector, and fanout configurations.
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Technical Specifications

MPO Insertion Loss, TypicalSM Standard: 0.35 dB | SM Low Loss: 0.20 dB MM Standard: 0.35 dB | MM Low Loss: 0.20 dB
MPO Insertion Loss, MaximumSM Standard: 0.75 dB | SM Low Loss: 0.35 dB MM Standard: 0.60 dB | MM Low Loss: 0.35 dB
LC / SC / ST / FC Insertion Loss, TypicalSM Standard: 0.3 dB | SM Low Loss: 0.2 dB MM Standard: 0.3 dB | MM Low Loss: 0.2 dB
Return Loss≥60 dB (APC) | ≥20 dB (PC) | ≥50 dB (UPC)
Durability< 0.2 dB change after 200 insertions
Operating Temperature−40°C to +75°C
Fiber Mode, Single-ModeOS1, OS2
Fiber Mode, MultimodeOM1, OM2, OM3, OM4
MPO Connector TypeMale or Female; PC or APC end face
Single Ferrule Connector TypesLC, SC, ST, FC; PC or APC end face
Available Ferrule Counts4F, 8F, 12F, 24F
Fiber Count Options8F, 12F, 24F, 48F, 72F, 96F, 144F; custom available
Cable Jacket Diameter0.9 mm | 2.0 mm | 3.0 mm | 4.5 mm | 7.0 mm | 8.0 mm
Cable ConstructionMicro single jacket | Micro double jacket

Key Features

  • Small form factor MPO/MTP breakout to LC, SC, ST, or FC pigtails in 0.9 mm, 2.0 mm simplex, duplex, or Uniboot formats
  • Available in 8F, 12F, 24F, 48F, 72F, 96F, and 144F fiber counts; fully custom solutions on request
  • Supports single-mode (OS1, OS2) and multimode (OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4) fiber types
  • MTP/MPO connectors available in Standard and Elite (low-loss) versions for flexible power budget management
  • Both one-end and both-end fanout configurations for equipment-to-panel and panel-to-panel applications
  • Micro cable construction in single and double jacket options for compact, high-density routing

Applications & Use Cases

  • Data center interconnections between active equipment, patch panels, and fiber distribution systems
  • High-density 40G and 100G structured cabling architectures requiring MPO-to-LC/SC breakouts
  • Telecommunications and datacom network backbone and horizontal cabling
  • Optical fiber access networks including FTTx and PON deployments