8F Armored MTP-LC fanout 2.0mm Breakout cable
The 8-fiber armored MTP-LC breakout patch cord is a ruggedized, high-density fiber optic interconnect designed for demanding data center and telecommunications environments. Featuring an MTP 8-fiber connector on one end and eight individual LC simplex or 4x LC DX(Uniboot) connectors on the breakout legs, this assembly provides a reliable transition from multi-fiber trunk infrastructure to standard single-fiber equipment interfaces, with armored cable construction ensuring superior mechanical protection.
Description
Design Principles
Armored Cable Construction. Each breakout leg integrates a helically wound stainless steel interlock armor layer, delivering crush resistance ≥440 N/10 cm, full rodent protection, and impact resistance. The armored design eliminates external conduit requirements in exposed cable pathways, reducing both material cost and installation labor in harsh or high-traffic environments.
Compact 2.0mm Profile. Each breakout leg maintains a 2.0 mm outer diameter despite the integrated armor, minimizing cable bulk while preserving mechanical integrity. Tight-buffered 900 μm fibers with aramid yarn strength members ensure reliable tensile performance during and after installation.
MTP Connector Technology. The MTP connector houses eight precision-aligned optical fibers within a single MT ferrule, utilizing high-accuracy stainless steel guide pins for sub-micron positioning. MTP connectors feature floating ferrule design and elliptical guide pins for optimized physical contact, delivering superior multi-fiber alignment compared to standard MPO. Available in Type A and Type B polarity configurations per TIA-568.2.
Optical Performance. LC connectors are terminated with premium zirconia ceramic ferrules polished to UPC profile, achieving insertion loss ≤ 0.25 dB and return loss ≥ 50 dB. Every assembly undergoes 100% end-face interferometric inspection per IEC 61300-3-35 and IL/RL verification per IEC 61300-3-4.
Environmental Compliance. Available in LSZH or OFNP jacket options, compliant with IEC 60754-2, IEC 61034-2, and NFPA 262. Operating temperature: -20°C to +70°C.
Optical’ s Specification:
| Spec items. | Insertion loss (IEC 61300-3-xx) | Return loss(IEC 61300-3-6 /TIA/EIA-455-107) | Standard |
| MTP SM | Standard MTP:≤0.75dB(max), ≤0.50dB(Typical) Elite MTP:≤0.35dB(max), ≤0.20dB(Typical) |
APC≥60dB; PC≥50dB | IEC 61300-3-4 / TIA/EIA-455-34 |
| MTP MM | Standard MTP:≤0.6dB(max), ≤0.50dB(Typical) Elite MTP:≤0.35dB(max), ≤0.20dB(Typical) |
PC≥50dB | IEC 61300-3-34 / TIA/EIA-455-61 |
| LC SM | ≤0.3dB | APC≥60dB; PC≥50dB | IEC 61300-3-4 / TIA/EIA-455-34 |
| LC MM | ≤0.3dB | PC≥50dB | IEC 61300-3-34 / TIA/EIA-455-61 |
End-Face 3D Interference Index
| Parameter | MTP® | LC | Standard |
| Radius of Curvature, ROC | X: ≥ 2000 mm,Y: 50 mm | 10 ~ 25 mm (PC) 5 ~ 12 mm (APC) |
IEC 61300-3-30 |
| Fiber Height / Protrusion | -300 nm ~ +300 nm | ± 100 nm | IEC 61300-3-30 |
| Apex Offset | N/A | ≤ 50 μm | IEC 61300-3-30 |
| Angle | 8.0° ± 0.5° (APC) | 8.0° ± 0.5° (APC) | IEC 61300-3-30 |
| Core Dip | “-200 nm ~ +300 nm (SM)” | N/A | IEC 61300-3-30 |
LC/SC/FC/ST End-Face Geometry 3D Interference Index
| Items | Connector | PC End-face | APC End-face |
| Radius of Curvature | SC/FC/ST | 10~25 mm | 5~12 mm |
| LC/MU | 7~25 mm | 5~15 mm | |
| Apex Offset | ≤50 um | ||
| Fiber Spherical Height | +/- 100 nm | ||
| Angular Offset | —— | 8°± 0.5° | |
LC/SC/FC/ST End-face Quality (SM)
| Zone | Range (μm) | Scratches | Defects | Reference |
| A: Core | 0 to 25 | None | None | IEC 61300-3-35:2015 |
| B: Cladding | 25 to 115 | None | None | |
| C: Adhesive | 115 to 135 | None | None | |
| D: Contact | 135 to 250 | None | None | |
| E: Rest of ferrule | None | None | ||
LC/SC/FC/ST End-face Quality (MM)
| Zone | Range (μm) | Scratches | Defects | Reference |
| A: Core | 0 to 65 | None | None | IEC 61300-3-35:2015 |
| B: Cladding | 65 to 115 | None | None | |
| C: Adhesive | 115 to 135 | None | None | |
| D: Contact | 135 to 250 | None | None | |
| E: Rest of ferrule | None | None | ||
MTP Connector’s Details:
| Connector | Fiber Channel |
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| MTP® Female no pin Connectors | 8Fibers |
| Note: Female connector need to connect with male connector type. | |
MTP® products’ Details& Standard:
| Connector | Reference | Housing Details |
| MTP® Singlemode | IEC 61754-7 | SM APC: Green connectors+black boot (Standard Loss MTP)
SM APC: Yellow connectors+black boot (Elite MTP) |
| MTP® Multimode | IEC 61754-7 | OM3 PC: Aqua connectors+black boot (Standard Loss&Elite MTP)
OM4 PC: Magenta connectors+black boot (Standard Loss&Elite MTP) |
- Meets IEC Standard IEC-61754-7; IEC61755, Telcordia GR-1435-CORE, JIS C5982; TIA-604-5(FOCIS5) compliant
- Structured cabling per TIA-568-C
- 10G Fiber Channel Compliant
- 40G and 100G IEEE 802.3
Cable Parameters-8F Microfiber cable 1
| Item | Contents | Unit | Data |
| Fiber type | / | / | SM G652D;OM2,OM3,OM4 |
| Cable diameter | ±0.3 | mm | 3.0±0.2 |
| Subunit fiber | Material | / | PVC,LSZH(CRP certification) |
| Fiber count | 8x250um | Blue,Orange,Green,Brown,Grey,White,Red,Black | |
| Armored unit | Material | / | SUS204 Stainless-steel Spiral Tube |
| Diameter | mm | 1.8±0.05 | |
| Strength member | Material | / | Aramid Yarn |
| Outer sheath | material | / | LSZH(CRP certification),PE,PVC,TPU,OFNP |
| Color | / | Blue,Yellow,Black, Orange,Grey,Aqua…….. | |
| Cable weight | ±5% | kg/km | 15 |
Cable Parameters-8F Microfiber cable 2
| Item | Contents | Unit | Data |
| Fiber type | / | / | SM G652D;OM2,OM3,OM4 |
| Cable diameter | ±0.3 | mm | 3.0±0.2 |
| Subunit cable | Material | / | PVC,LSZH(CRP certification) |
| Fiber count | 8x250um | Blue,Orange,Green,Brown,Grey,White,Red,Black | |
| Diameter | mm | 1.4 | |
| Armored unit | Material | / | SUS204 Stainless-steel Spiral Tube |
| Diameter | mm | 2.0±0.2 | |
| Strength member | Material | / | Aramid Yarn |
| Outer sheath | material | / | LSZH(CRP certification),PE,PVC,TPU,OFNP |
| Color | / | Blue,Yellow,Black, Orange,Grey,Aqua…….. | |
| Cable weight | ±5% | kg/km | 15 |
Mechanical & Environmental Performance
| Item | Contents | Value |
| Max. tensile load | Short term | 600N fiber strain≤0.6% |
| Long term | 300N | |
| Max. crush resistance | Short term | 3000N/100mm |
| Long term | 1500N/100mm | |
| Min. bending radius | Installation | 40 x cable diameter |
| Operation | 20 x cable diameter | |
| Temperature range | Operation | -20℃ ~ +70℃ |
| Installation | -20℃ ~ +60℃ | |
| Storage/transportation | -20℃ ~ +70℃ |
Flame retardant Performance
| Cable material | Standard |
| LSZH | CPR : B2ca, Cca, Dca, Eca,Fca |
| OFNP&OFNR | UL-94V0 |
Cable Jacket Material
| Item | OFNP Plenum | LSZH | OFNR Riser |
| Smoke emission | Extremely low | Very low | Heavy black smoke |
| Toxic halogen gas | None | Zero | High (chloride) |
| Fire resistance rank | Highest | Medium | Medium-low |
| Plenum air space use | Allowed | Not UL certified, restricted | Strictly prohibited |
| Vertical riser shaft | Supported | Supported | Optimized for riser shafts |
| Rigidity & hardness | Stiff, firm texture | Soft, flexible | Moderate flexibility |
| Cost | Highest | Mid-range | Lowest |
Benefits of Armored Fiber Patch Cable
Common fiber optic cable is fragile, which needs to be protected, especially when in harsh applications where cables could be compromised by rodents, constant wear and tear or weather damage. Armored fiber patch cable retains all the features of standard fiber cable but is much stronger due to its extra layers of armor. With the protection of flexible and durable steel tube, armored fiber patch cable will ensure the excellent operation of your network.
Pre-terminated MTP Technology-Polarity 24F MTP:
Cable Drawing &Polarity+
This is Staggered harness cable, Each fanout cable length is different.
This is Straight harness cable, Each fanout cable length is same.
Length Tolerance
| Overall Length(L)(m) | length of tolerance(cm) |
| 0<L<1 | +5/-0 |
| 1<L<10 | +10/-0 |
| 10<L<40 | +15/-0 |
| 40<L | +0.5% x L/-0 |
Application Scenarios
- Hyperscale Data Centers: High-density spine-leaf interconnects for 40G/100G/400G SR4/SR8 transceiver modules in environments requiring enhanced cable protection against under-floor cable tray congestion.
- Industrial & Outdoor Deployments: Fiber distribution in industrial automation, oil & gas platforms, and outdoor cabinets where armored cables resist vibration, abrasion, and rodent intrusion.
- FTTx / PON Networks: Bridging OLT aggregation ports to individual ONT/ONU subscriber drops via multi-fiber distribution frames.
- Telecom Central Offices: Transitioning from high-density MPO trunking systems to legacy LC-patched transmission and switching equipment.
- Military & Defense: Tactical fiber optic links requiring MIL-spec ruggedized cabling for field-deployable communication systems.
Conclusion
This armored MPO-LC breakout patch cord combines the density advantages of multi-fiber MPO connectivity with the mechanical resilience of armored cable construction, delivering a carrier-grade solution for mission-critical networks where both optical performance and physical durability are paramount.
