48fibers SMF G657A1 G657A2 MPO-48 MTP-48 APC Ultra Low Loss Optical Fiber Trunk Cable Type A B C
48fibers SMF G657A1 G657A2 MPO-48 MTP-48 APC Ultra Low Loss Optical Fiber Trunk Cable Type A B C
Description:
KCO Fiber factory directly sell 48fibers SMF G657A1 G657A2 MPO-48 MTP-48 APC Ultra Low Loss Optical Fiber Trunk Cable Type A B C
- MPO-48 MTP-48 fiber optic connectors are high-density fiber optic connector that bundles 48 individual fiber strands inside a single compact plug.
- MPO-48 MTP-48 fiber optic connector uses an offset keyway positioned to the left. This design physical layout usually features two rows of 48 fibers packed into one ferrule.
- The MPO-48 MTP-48 fiber optic trunk cables are fiber optic patch cable that come with both side of MPO-48 MTP-48 high denstiy connector.
- They are available in Type A, Type B, or Type C configurations to maintain correct transmit-to-receive paths across network devices.
- The MPO-48 MTP-48 fiber optic trunk cable use for High-Speed Network Backbones, it provides the main infrastructure for 400G and 800G data center networks. They are essential components for the transition into next-generation 1.6T speeds.
- The MPO-48 MTP-48 APC Ultra Low Loss Optical Fiber Trunk Cable is Ultra low insertion loss fiber optic trunk cable, its IL is less than 0.35dB.
Option 1: MPO-48 APC connector + mini cable SM G657A1 + MPO-48 APC connector
Option 2: MTP-48 APC connector + mini cable SM G657A1 + MTP-48 APC connector
MPO MTP Trunk Cable Polarity Type A, Type B, Type C
- Type A Polarity
Type A of MPO MTP cables use a key-up MPO MTP connector on one end and a key-down MPO MTP connector on the other end, maintaining a straight-through connection where fiber position 1 connects to position 1 at the opposite end. The key refers to a physical protrusion on the MPO MTP connector that determines orientation during mating. In Type A of MPO MTP breakout cables, the fiber mapping remains sequential. Position 1 and 2 on the MPO MTP connector break out to the first LC duplex connector (or other connector) , positions 3 and 4 to the second LC duplex, and so on. This straightforward mapping simplifies troubleshooting but requires specific patch cord types (A-B crossover cords) at equipment connections to achieve proper Tx-to-Rx alignment. - Type B Polarity
Type B of MPO MTP cables use key-up connectors on both ends with reversed fiber positions-fiber at position 1 on one end mates with position 48 at the opposite end. This reversed configuration is particularly popular for 40G QSFP+ and 100G QSFP28 direct connections because it naturally provides the required polarity flip. Type B of MPO MTP breakout cables work seamlessly with 40GBASE-SR4 PSM4 transceivers for converting 40G ports into four 10G connections or 100G ports into four 25G connections. The reversed polarity eliminates the need for specialized patch cords at both ends-standard straight-through A-B patch cords work correctly throughout the channel. - Type C Polarity
Type C of MPO MTP cables flip adjacent fiber pairs. Position 1 shifts to position 2 at the opposite end, position 2 shifts to position 1, and this pair-flipping continues throughout the connector. While less common in single-mode application. Type C of MPO MTP cable provides flexibility in certain cassette-based architectures where pair-flipping simplifies the overall polarity scheme. The critical rule: never mix polarity types within a single channel. Doing so causes signal misalignment and communication failures.

Product Detail
48fibers SMF G657A1 G657A2 MPO-48 MTP-48 APC Ultra Low Loss Optical Fiber Trunk Cable Type A B C
- Connector side A: MPO-48 APC / MTP-48 APC
- Connector side B: MPO-48 APC / MTP-48 APC
- Fiber type: Single mode G657A1 / G657A2
- Fibe count: 48F
- Cable diameter: 3.0mm
- Cable out-sheath material: LSZH, PVC, OFNR
- Cable color: Yellow (customized)
- Polarity: customized
- IL: Ultra Low Loss (0.35dB)
- RL: 55dB
- Cable length: customized
- 100% factory tested before shipment.
- Test report come with each piece.
- OEM service: available
- Packing: 1pc/bag
Application
- Data Processing networks
- AI network
- Icloud data center
- High-Speed Transceiver Upgrades
- Passive fiber optic Telecommunication networks (PON)
- WAN / LAN
- Test Equipment
- FTTx (FTTH, FTTO, FTTB, FTTA, ...)
- High speed transport data center such as metro, high-speed railway, light railway...
Specification:
| Parameters | Standard Fiber Cable Assemblies | |
| Fiber Type | SM(G.657A) | |
| Jacket Materials | LSZH/OFNR/PVC | |
| Connector Type | MPO APC female / male | |
| Ferrule Materials | Glass-filled polyme | |
| Testing Wavelengths | 1310±30/1550±30nm | |
| Insertion Losss IL (dB) |
≤ 0.35dB (ultra low loss) ≤ 0.65dB (standard loss) |
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| Return Loss RL (dB) | ≥ 55dB(APC) | |
| Exchangeability | ≤ 0.2dB | |
| Cable Assemblies | Trunk cable | |
| Operating Temperature (° C) | -10~ + 70 | |
| Storage Temperature (° C) | -40 ~ +85 | |
| Package | 1unit/bag | |
| *All values specified are with connectors. | ||
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OEM/ODM Service:
If you want to show your own brand LOGO on the goods such as cable, package bag, label or any where. It is no any problem. Our OEM and ODM service is always ready to do it.
Packing:
According to Stardard Export Packing.
Carton box, wooden box, pallet.
Standard marking.
Shipping:
- International express such as UPS, TNT, DHL, etc
- Internatioal air: CA, AA, EA, etc
- By sea
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