Ascent Communication Technology

MTP/MPO Harness Assemblies

Ascent’s single-mode and multi-mode MPO/MTP® products are multi fiber connectors used in high-density backplane and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) applications in data and telecommunications system.

• 24-core MPO - 12xLC duplex multiple fiber assembly

• Single-mode & multi-mode available

• New miniature Breakout Module - saving space within patching management area the same time providing robust and safe transition between cable and tails

• Female MTP/MPO connectors for direct connection into QSFP + transceiver

• LSZH, OFNP, OFNR cable jacket types selection

• Rapid deployment Factory terminated modular system saves installation and reconfiguration time during moves, ads and changes

• Reliability 100 % tested - combination of high-quality components and manufacturing quality control guarantees product to the highest standards

• The fiber types are SM (G657A1), MM (OM3/OM4)

Fiber Transmission Performance

	Multi‑mode				Single‑mode
Fiber Type	62.5/125μm (850/1300nm)	50/125μm (850/1300nm)	50/125μm (850/1300nm)	50/125μm (850/1300nm)	Single‑mode (1310/1383/1550nm)
ISO/IEC name	OM1	OM2	OM3	OM4	OS2
Maximum Attenuation (dB/km)	3.4/1.0	3.0/1.0	3.0/1.0	3.0/1.0	0.4/0.4/0.3*
Maximum Attenuation (dB/km)	3.4/1.0	3.0/1.0	3.0/1.0	3.0/1.0	0.65/0.65/0.5**
Minimum Over Filled Launch (OFL) Bandwidth (MHx•km)	200/500	700/500	1500/500	1500/500	/
Minimum Effective Modal Bandwidth (MHx•km)	220 / ‑	950 / ‑	2000 / ‑	5350 / ‑	/

Characteristics

	Multi‑mode (at 850/1300nm)		Single‑mode (at 1310/1550nm)
MTP®/MPO Connector Insertion Loss	Typical 0.50 dB	Maximum 0.75 dB	Typical 0.45 dB	Maximum 0.55 dB
MTP®/MPO Connector Reflectance	<25 dB		<35dB (8o angled polish)
Durability	500 rematings: < 0.50dB change		500 rematings: < 0.45 dB change
Operating Temperature¹	Outdoor cable: ‑40 °C to +70 °C Indoor cable: 0 °C to +70 °C
Length	Length as defined in P/N, XX meters. Tolerance: < 5.0 meters +5/‑0 cm; ≥ 5.0 meters +20/‑0 cm Loose tube cables include a transition at one or both ends that is included in overall length.