8cores MPO Female to 4x LC Duplex harness Cables assemblies
The 8-fiber MPO-LC breakout patch cord is a high-density fiber optic solution designed to bridge the gap between multi-fiber backbone infrastructure and individual fiber end devices. Featuring an MPO multi-fiber connector on one end and 4pcs of LC Duplex connectors on the other, this cable provides a seamless transition from high-capacity trunk systems to standard single-fiber equipment.
Design Principles
The cable utilizes a compact 2.0mm outer diameter design for each individual fiber branch, significantly reducing cable bulk and improving airflow management in high-density rack environments. The MPO connector integrates eight optical fibers within a single ferrule, enabling rapid deployment and reducing installation time by up to 75% compared to traditional individual fiber patching.
Each breakout leg is constructed with bend-insensitive G.657A2 or OM3 or OM4 or OM5 fiber, minimizing signal loss at tight bend radii commonly encountered in patch panels and cable management systems. The LC connectors feature ceramic ferrules with PC/UPC/APC polishing for low insertion loss (≤0.3dB) and high return loss performance.
The breakout section is reinforced with aramid yarn strength members and a flexible yet durable outer jacket, ensuring mechanical reliability during installation and long-term operation
Description
| 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 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 |
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| MPO Female Connectors | 12 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-12F Microfiber cable
| Item | Contents | Unit | Data |
| Fiber type | / | / | OS2 9/125um,OM3,OM4,OM5 |
| Fiber Count | / | piece | 8F |
| Cable diameter | / | mm | 2.0±0.2&3.0±0.2 |
| Strength member | Material | / | Aramid Yarn |
| Max. tensile load | / | / | Short term:150N; Long term:80N |
| Outer sheath | material | / | LSZH, Plenum(OFNP),Riser(OFNR) |
| Temperature range | -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 |
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
- Data Center Interconnect: Connecting 40GBASE-SR4 or 100GBASE-SR4 transceivers in spine-leaf architectures, where MPO trunks distribute to individual LC-equipped servers and switches.
- FTTx Networks: Distributing signals from multi-fiber distribution frames to individual subscriber termination points in passive optical networks.
- Telecommunications Central Offices: Bridging high-density patching systems to legacy or single-port equipment.
- Enterprise Networks: Supporting structured cabling in campus environments, linking aggregation switches to access-layer devices.
- Test and Measurement: Providing flexible multi-channel connectivity for optical component and system testing in laboratory environments.
Conclusion
This breakout patch cord delivers the ideal balance of density, performance, and flexibility for modern fiber optic networks, enabling efficient migration from multi-fiber backbone infrastructure to standard fiber interfaces without sacrificing signal integrity or manageability.
