MPO to LC or MTP to LC fan-out patch cords connect high-density multi-fiber MPO/MTP network switches or transceivers directly to lower-speed, discrete LC-ports.
It consolidates space and streamlines data center migrations by splitting a single high-bandwidth backbone line into manageable individual connections.
| Type | Single Mode (APC Polish) | Single Mode (UPC Polish) | Multi Mode (PC Polish) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber Count | 8, 12, 24 etc. | 8, 12, 24 etc. | 8, 12, 24 etc. | |||
| Fiber Type | G652D, G657A1 etc. | G652D, G657A1 etc. | OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, etc. | |||
| Max. Insertion Loss | Elite Low Loss | Standard | Elite Low Loss | Standard | Elite Low Loss | Standard |
| IL Value | ≤0.35 dB | ≤0.75 dB | ≤0.35 dB | ≤0.75 dB | ≤0.35 dB | ≤0.60 dB |
| Return Loss | ≥60 dB | ≥60 dB | N/A | |||
| Durability | ≥500 times | ≥500 times | ≥500 times | |||
| Operating Temperature | -40℃ to +80℃ | -40℃ to +80℃ | -40℃ to +80℃ | |||
| Test Wavelength | 1310nm | 1310nm | 1310nm | |||
| Insert-pull Test | 1000 times < 0.5 dB | |||||
| Interchangeability | < 0.5 dB | |||||
| Anti-tensile Force | 15kgf | |||||
OM5 Fiber (Wideband Multimode Fiber - WBMMF) is an advanced, lime-green optical cable designed for high-speed, next-generation data centers.
It supports multiple wavelengths (850nm to 953nm) to deliver 40G, 100G, and 400G Ethernet over a single pair of fibers, significantly reducing cable complexity and infrastructure costs.
It is primarily built for enterprise networks and cloud storage data centers needing to consolidate fiber counts. Its core/cladding size is 50/125μm, identical to OM3 and OM4, ensuring backward compatibility.
Short-Wavelength Division Multiplexing (SWDM): OM5 is the first multimode fiber designed to support SWDM, allowing it to carry at least four separate wavelengths simultaneously on a single fiber pair.
| Feature | OM3-300 | OM4 | OM5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacket Color | Aqua | Aqua / Violet | Lime Green |
| Core Diameter | 50 μm | 50 μm | 50 μm |
| Core Cladding | 125 μm | 125 μm | 125 μm |
| Wavelengths Supported | 850 nm | 850 nm | 850 nm to 953 nm |
| 10G Ethernet Max Distance | 300 meters | 550 meters | 550 meters |
| 40G / 100G Max Distance | 100 meters | 150 meters | 150 meters |
| SWDM Support | No | No | Yes (4 channels) |