48F MPO-MPO Trunk Cable

48F MPO-MPO trunk cable with MPO/MTP connectors, supports 10/40/100Gbps.

Low insertion/return loss, good repeatability and interchangeability.

Suitable for SM/MM, with color-coded housings and multiple cable structures.

Complies with IEC, Telcordia, TIA and IEEE standards.

Applied in data centers, fiber-to-building and optical equipment internal connections.

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Product Description

1. Product Overview

This document specifies the technical requirements for 48F MPO-MPO trunk cable, a multi‑fiber optical assembly with MPO/MTP connectors on both ends. It is designed for high‑density optical cabling, supporting 10/40/100 Gbps data center interconnections, optical distribution, and equipment internal links. The product complies with IEC, Telcordia, TIA, and IEEE standards.

2. Key Features

• Low insertion loss and high return loss

• MT‑based multi‑fiber connectors supporting 4, 8, 12, and 24 fibers

• Cost‑effective for mass fiber termination

• Suitable for standard‑loss and ultra‑low‑loss single‑mode and multi‑mode applications

• Available in round, oval, and bare ribbon cable structures

• Color‑coded connector housings for fiber type, polish type, and grade identification

• High repeatability and interchangeability

3. Optical Performance

3.1 Insertion Loss (MPO, IEC 61300‑3‑34)

• Single‑mode (APC 8° polish)

￮ Standard loss: ≤0.75 dB (max), ≤0.50 dB (typical)

￮ Ultra‑low loss: ≤0.35 dB (max), ≤0.20 dB (typical)

• Multi‑mode (PC flat polish)

￮ Standard loss: ≤0.60 dB (max), ≤0.50 dB (typical)

￮ Ultra‑low loss: ≤0.35 dB (max), ≤0.20 dB (typical)

3.2 Return Loss

• Single‑mode (APC): ≥60 dB

• Multi‑mode (PC): ≥25 dB

3.3 Mechanical Durability

• Durability: Typical change <0.3 dB after 200 matings

• Interchangeability: ≤0.2 dB

• Tensile strength: >70 N

3.4 Operating Temperature

• -40 °C to +85 °C

Specification

4. Mechanical & Physical Specifications (48F)

Item	Value
Subunit diameter	2.9±0.1 mm
Cable outer diameter	9.0±0.3 mm
Cable weight (LSZH)	93 kg/km
Cable weight (PVC)	86 kg/km
Max. tensile load (installation)	1000 N
Max. tensile load (operation)	300 N
Operating & storage temperature	-20 °C ~ +70 °C

5. Length Tolerance

Overall Length (L)	Tolerance
0 < L < 1 m	+5 cm / -0
1 m < L < 10 m	+10 cm / -0
10 m < L < 40 m	+15 cm / -0
L > 40 m	+0.5% × L / -0

6. Connector & Housing Identification

6.1 Single‑mode (APC)

• Standard loss: Green housing + black boot

• Ultra‑low loss: Yellow housing + black boot

6.2 Multi‑mode (PC)

• OM1/OM2: Beige housing + black boot

• OM3/OM4: Aqua housing + black boot

• OM3/OM4 (optional): Heather violet housing + black boot

7. MPO/MTP End‑Face 3D Parameters (IEC 61300‑3‑30)

Parameter	Min	Max
ROC‑X (ABS)	2000 mm	—
ROC‑Y (ABS)	50 mm	—
Angle‑X	-0.2°	+0.2°
Angle‑Y (APC)	7.85°	8.15°
Angle‑Y (PC)	-0.2°	+0.2°
Fiber height	1000 nm	3500 nm
Max. DH (all fibers)	-300 nm	+300 nm
DH (adjacent fibers)	-300 nm	+300 nm
DH (average)	-300 nm	+300 nm
Core dip (MM)	-200 nm	+300 nm

8. Compliance Standards

• IEC 61754‑7

• IEC 61755

• Telcordia GR‑1435‑CORE

• JIS C5982

• TIA‑604‑5 (FOCIS5)

• TIA‑568‑C structured cabling

• 10 G Fiber Channel

• IEEE 802.3 (40 G / 100 G)

9. Typical Applications

• High‑density data center backbone cabling

• Fiber‑to‑building distribution

• Internal optical equipment interconnections

Product Advantage

1

High transmission speed, supporting 10/40/100Gbps for high-demand scenarios.
2

Excellent optical performance with low insertion loss and high return loss.
3

Good repeatability and interchangeability, ensuring stable connection after multiple uses.
4

Versatile compatibility, suitable for both single-mode (SM) and multi-mode (MM) applications.
5

User-friendly design with color-coded housings for easy identification of fiber types.
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Compliant with international standards (IEC, Telcordia, TIA, IEEE) for reliable quality.