24F Armored MPO-LC fanout 2.0mm Breakout cable (SM/OM3/OM4/OM5)
The 24-fiber MPO-LC armored breakout patch cord is an ultra-high-density fiber optic interconnect designed for next-generation, high-bandwidth network deployments. Featuring a 24-fiber MPO/MTP connector on one end and twenty-four individual LC simplex connectors on the breakout legs, this assembly delivers maximum fiber count within a single connector footprint while ensuring rugged mechanical protection through armored cable construction.
Description
Design Principles
Armored Cable Construction. Each breakout leg integrates a helically wound stainless steel interlock armor layer, providing crush resistance ≥440 N/10 cm, rodent protection, and impact resistance. The armored design eliminates external conduit requirements in exposed cable pathways, significantly reducing infrastructure cost and installation labor in demanding environments.
Dual-Row MT Ferrule Technology. The 24-fiber MPO/MTP connector employs a dual-row MT ferrule housing twenty-four optical fibers in two rows of twelve, precision-molded to sub-micron tolerances. High-accuracy stainless steel guide pins ensure repeatable alignment across mating cycles. Available in Type A, Type B, and Type C polarity configurations per TIA-568.2, supporting complex parallel optics architectures including 400G SR8 and 800G DR4/FR4 fanout topologies.
Compact 2.0mm Profile. Each of the twenty-four breakout legs maintains a 2.0 mm outer diameter despite integrated armor, maximizing cable tray fill efficiency and preserving airflow in high-density patching frames. Tight-buffered 900 μm fibers with aramid yarn strength members ensure reliable tensile performance.
Optical Performance. LC connectors feature premium zirconia ceramic ferrules polished to UPC profile, achieving insertion loss ≤ 0.35 dB and return loss ≥ 50 dB. All assemblies undergo 100% end-face interferometric inspection per IEC 61300-3-35 and IL/RL verification per IEC 61300-3-4.
Optical’ s Specification:
| Spec items. | Single mode (APC 8-degree polished) | Multimode (PC Flat polish) |
| Insertion loss (MPO)
(IEC 61300-3-34) |
Standard loss:≤0.75dB(max), ≤0.35dB(Typical)
Super Low loss:≤0.35dB(max), ≤0.20dB(Typical) |
Standard loss:≤0.6dB(max), ≤0.35(Typical)
Super Low loss:≤0.35dB(max) , ≤0.20dB(Typical) |
| Insertion loss (LC/SC/FC/ST)
(IEC 61300-3-6) |
≤0.3dB | ≤0.3dB |
| Return loss(MPO) | ≥60dB（8degree polishing） | ≥25dB |
| Return loss(LC/SC/FC/ST) | APC≥60dB; UPC≥50dB | ≥35dB |
| Durability | <0.3dBtypical change, 200 matings | |
| Interchangeability | ≤0.2dB | |
| Tensile strength | >70N | |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to + 85°C | |
MPO End-Face 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 | ||
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 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 | ||
MPO Connector’s Details:
| Connector | Fiber Channel |
 |
|
| MPO Female Connectors | 24 Fibers |
| Note: Female connector need to connect with male connector type. | |
| Connector | Reference | Housing Details |
| MPO Single Mode | IEC 61754-7 | SM APC: Green connectors+black boot (Standard Loss MPO)
SM APC: Yellow connectors+black boot (Super low loss MPO) |
| MPO Multimode | IEC 61754-7 | OM1&OM2 PC: Beige connectors+black boot (Standard Loss MPO)
OM3&OM4 PC: Aqua connectors+black boot (Standard&Super low loss MPO) OM3&OM4 PC: Heather Violet connectors+black boot (Standard loss MPO) |
- 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-16F Microfiber cable
| Item | Contents | Unit | Data |
| Fiber type | / | / | SM G652D;G657A,OM1,OM2,OM3,OM4 |
| Cable diameter | ±0.3 | mm | 3.5±0.2 |
| Subunit fiber | Material | / | PVC,LSZH(CRP certification) |
| Fiber count | 24x250um | Blue,Orange,Green,Brown,Grey,White,
Red,Black,yellow,purple,pink,aqua, Blue+,Orange+,Green+,Brown+, Grey+,White+, Red+,Black+,yellow+,purple+,pink+,aqua+ |
|
| Armored unit | Material | / | SUS204 Stainless-steel Spiral Tube |
| Diameter | mm | 2.2±0.1 | |
| 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 | 18 |
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 Tech
24F MPO-LC Polarity
Cable Drawing
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
- Hyperscale Data Centers: Ultra-high-density 400G/800G parallel optics deployment, fanning out from 24-fiber MPO trunk infrastructure to individual QSFP-DD/OSFP transceiver ports in leaf-spine and fat-tree architectures.
- AI/HPC Cluster Interconnects: High-fiber-count GPU server and InfiniBand/Ethernet fabric connectivity where maximum port density and cable protection are critical.
- Industrial Automation: Ruggedized fiber distribution in manufacturing floors, petrochemical facilities, and mining operations exposed to vibration, abrasion, and rodent activity.
- Telecom Central Offices: High-density MPO-to-LC transitions for 5G fronthaul/midhaul aggregation, supporting massive MIMO and C-RAN architectures.
- Military & Defense: Tactical fiber networks requiring MIL-spec ruggedized assemblies for rapid field deployment under harsh environmental conditions.
