12F SM Armored MTP -MTP Trunk Cable 3.0mm
The 12-fiber single-mode armored MTP-MTP trunk cable is a ruggedized, high-performance fiber optic backbone solution designed for long-reach, high-bandwidth interconnects in data center, campus, and telecommunications environments. Terminated with MTP/MPO 12-fiber connectors on both ends, this trunk assembly delivers reliable multi-fiber connectivity with enhanced mechanical protection through its armored cable construction.
Design Principles
Armored Cable Construction. The cable features a helically wound stainless steel interlock armor layer surrounding the 12-fiber bundle, providing crush resistance ≥440 N/10 cm, full rodent protection, and superior resistance to mechanical impact and abrasion. The armored core eliminates the need for external conduit or raceway in exposed cable runs—such as under raised floors, overhead cable trays, and inter-building pathways—reducing both material and installation costs.
Single-Mode Fiber Core. The trunk cable houses twelve ITU-T G.652D or G.657A2 single-mode fibers, optimized for low attenuation across the full C-band and L-band (≤0.20 dB/km at 1550 nm, ≤0.35 dB/km at 1310 nm). Single-mode fiber enables extended reach distances from 2 km to 80+ km, supporting long-haul and inter-building backbone applications that multi-mode fiber cannot address.
MTP Connector Technology. Both ends are terminated with MTP/MTP PRO connectors featuring precision-molded MT ferrules with twelve fibers in a single row. High-accuracy stainless steel guide pins ensure sub-micron alignment for repeatable, low-loss mating. Available in Type A, Type B, and Type C polarity configurations per TIA-568.2, enabling flexible polarity management in structured cabling topologies.
Compact 3.0mm Profile. The 3.0 mm outer diameter provides an optimal balance between mechanical robustness and cable tray fill efficiency, accommodating high fiber counts in constrained pathways while maintaining adequate bend radius management (minimum static bend radius: 30 mm).
Optical Performance. MTP connectors achieve insertion loss ≤ 0.25 dB and return loss ≥ 60 dB (APC polish option available for ≥ 65 dB). Every assembly undergoes 100% end-face interferometric inspection per IEC 61300-3-35 and IL/RL verification per IEC 61300-3-4.
Description
Optical Specification:
| Products | 12F Armored MTP®-MTP® Jumper cable. |
| Connector A | 12F SM MPO/APC female |
| Connector B | 12F SM MPO/APC female |
| Insertion Loss | Standard loss：≤0.75dB(max), ≤0.35dB(Typical)
Super Low loss：≤0.35dB(max), ≤0.20dB(Typical) |
| Return Loss | SM APC≥60dB |
3D Interference Index
| Item (IEC-61300-3-30) | Minimum | Maximum | ||
| Radius of curvature (mm) | ROC-X(ABS) | 2000 | \ | |
| ROC-Y(ABS) | 50mm | \ | ||
| Angle | Angle-X | -0.2° | -0.2° | |
| Angle-Y | APC | 7.85° | 8.15° | |
| PC | -0.2° | -0.2° | ||
| Fiber height (nm) | 1000nm | 3500nm | ||
| Max.DH.All Fiber: | -300nm | 300nm | ||
| DH.Adj: | -300nm | 300nm | ||
| DH.Ave Fiber: | -300nm | 300nm | ||
| Core Dip: | SM | N/A | N/A | |
| MM | -200nm | 300nm | ||
12F Pre-terminated MTP® Technology-Polarity
MTP® Connector Types
| Connector | Fiber Channel |
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| MTP® Female Connectors | 12 Fibers |
| 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-12F 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 | 12x250um | Blue,Orange,Green,Brown,Grey,White,
Red,Black,yellow,purple,pink,aqua |
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| 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-12F 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 | 12x250um | Blue,Orange,Green,Brown,Grey,White,Red,Black, ,yellow,purple,pink,aqua, | |
| 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:
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:
Data Center Interconnect (DCI): Building-to-building or hall-to-hall backbone links supporting 100G/400G LR4, ER4, and ZR4 transceivers over single-mode MTP trunking in campus and metro data center deployments.
Long-Reach 5G Fronthaul/Midhaul: Single-mode backbone cabling for 25G/50G eCPRI fronthaul links between BBU hotels and remote radio units (RRUs) over distances up to 20 km.
Telecom Central Offices: High-density MTP backbone infrastructure for DWDM/OTN transport systems, enabling scalable wavelength multiplexing across multi-fiber trunks.
Campus & Metro Networks: Inter-building fiber backbone connecting enterprise campus facilities, supporting GPON/10G-EPON OLT aggregation over extended distances.
Industrial & Harsh Environments: Armored trunk deployment in oil & gas platforms, mining operations, and manufacturing facilities where cable protection against crush, rodent, and vibration damage is essential.
Military & Defense: Ruggedized tactical backbone links for field-deployable communication networks requiring MIL-spec durability and rapid deployment.
