MPO-LC-SM-8Core — Compact Single-Mode MPO to LC Breakout Cable

The MPO-LC-SM-8Core is a high-density single-mode fiber breakout solution engineered for modern data centers, telecom backbones, and cloud interconnects. Built with OS2 9/125 µm fiber, it provides ultra-low attenuation and long-distance transmission while maintaining a compact, rack-friendly form factor.

One 8-fiber MPO connector on the trunk side fans out into eight individual LC connectors, giving you direct compatibility with QSFP-DD, QSFP28, and SFP+ single-mode optics without the need for additional breakout hardware.

Description

What This Cable Brings to Your Network

  • Long-Reach Single-Mode Performance
    Optimized for 1310 nm and 1550 nm wavelengths, enabling links from short patching all the way to kilometer-scale connections.

  • High-Density, Low-Clutter Design
    MPO technology dramatically reduces cable bulk compared with running eight separate LC patch cords.

  • Perfect for 100G & 400G Optics
    Fully compatible with PSM4, DR4, and breakout transceivers, making it ideal for leaf-spine and DCI architectures.

  • Factory-Terminated Precision
    Each connector is polished, aligned, and tested to ensure stable optical budgets and low insertion loss.


Key Technical Data

Item Specification
Fiber Type OS2 Single-Mode (9/125 µm)
Fiber Count 8
MPO Connector 8-fiber MPO / MTP
LC Connectors 8 × LC
Operating Wavelengths 1310 nm / 1550 nm
Insertion Loss MPO ≤ 0.35 dB, LC ≤ 0.30 dB
Return Loss ≥ 50 dB
Cable Jacket LSZH or PVC
Operating Temperature −10 °C to +70 °C
Compliance IEC, TIA, RoHS, REACH

Where MPO-LC-SM-8Core Is Used

This cable is widely deployed in:

  • Leaf-spine data center architectures

  • Data Center Interconnect (DCI)

  • Telecom and metro networks

  • 400G single-mode switch deployments

  • High-density optical distribution frames


Professional Q&A

Q1: Is this cable suitable for long-distance transmission?
Yes. OS2 single-mode fiber supports distances of several kilometers, depending on the transceiver.

Q2: Can it be used with 400G modules?
Yes. It works with 400G DR4 and PSM4 optics using LC breakout connections.

Q3: What is the advantage of MPO to LC instead of MPO to MPO?
MPO-LC allows you to connect directly to standard LC-based transceivers and panels without extra conversion cables.

Q4: Can polarity be customized?
Yes. MPO polarity types (A, B, or C) can be specified to match your network design.

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