24F MPO APC to 8 x LC UPC Duplex 16F Multimode OM5, Polarity Type B Lime Green

Overview

This breakout cable integrates a 24-fiber MPO/APC connector with 8 LC/UPC duplex connectors (16 fibers total), enabling efficient parallel transmission in OM5 multimode applications. Ideal for high-speed data centers supporting 100G/200G/400G short-reach links using SWDM technology over multimode fiber.

Technical Specifications

• Connector A: MPO/APC (Female), 24-Fiber

• Connector B: 8 x LC/UPC Duplex (16 Fibers Total)

• Fiber Type: OM5 Multimode (50/125µm, WideBand MMF)

• Polarity Type: Type B (Straight-through mapping)

• Jacket Type: LSZH / OFNP / OFNR (as required)

• Jacket Color: Lime Green (standard for OM5)

• Fanout Diameter: 2.0mm legs

• Overall Cable Diameter: ~3.0mm

Optical Performance

• Insertion Loss (MPO): ≤ 0.35 dB (Typical ≤ 0.25 dB)

• Insertion Loss (LC): ≤ 0.30 dB (Typical ≤ 0.2 dB)

• Return Loss (APC): ≥ 55 dB

• Return Loss (UPC): ≥ 30 dB

Features

• Supports SWDM applications (400G-SR8, 100G-SWDM4)

• High-density breakout for parallel optics in short-reach deployments

• Bend-insensitive fiber core (OM5 WBMMF)

• Fanout Lengths: 0.5m, 1m, 2m (customizable)

• Optional push-pull tab LC connectors for high-density panels

• Available with breakout kits for added strain relief

Application Scenarios

• 100G/200G/400G Ethernet short-reach

• Next-gen data center networks

• Multimode SWDM/ BiDi transmission systems

• Structured cabling for high-density zones

• MPO cassettes to LC transceivers

Environmental Conditions

• Operating Temperature: -10°C to +70°C

• Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C

Compliance

• TIA-492AAAE (OM5 Fiber Spec)

• IEC 61754-7 (MPO), IEC 61754-20 (LC)

• RoHS & REACH

• Telcordia GR-1435-CORE