MPO optical transceivers refers to an optical transceiver that uses MPO connectors for the interface, usually used in conjunction with MPO fiber cable. MPO connectors can be male or female. The MPO interface optical transceiver generally use MPO male connectors, while MPO patch cords which are used to connect optical transceivers use MPO female connectors .
MPO is often used as a connector type for high-speed transmission standards, such as the IEEE 802.3pm standard for 40G/100G transmission. It is commonly used in data centers, local area network cabling, optical link interconnection in active devices, communication in base stations, wiring in distribution boxes for residential areas, industrial park computer rooms, commercial building computer rooms, and building dense cabling systems. Fiber optic communication systems, cable television networks, telecommunications network local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and FTTx are also used for optical signal connections.
Which optical transceivers with MPO interface?
40G QSFP+ optical transceivers
- 40G QSFP+ 850nm 150M MPO DDM（QSFP-40G-SR4）
- 40G QSFP+ 1310nm 2KM MPO DDM（QSFP-40G-PSM4）
- 40G QSFP+ 1310nm 10KM MPO DDM（QSFP-40G-LR4）
100G QSFP28 optical transceivers
- 100G QSFP28 850nm 100M MPO DDM（QSFP28–100G-SR4）
Optical transceivers connected with 12 Fibers MPO multimode fiber patch cable:
MPO Interface TypeDistanceData rangeCFP2–100G-SR10400M100GbpsCXP-120G-SR10400M120GCFP-40G-SR10150M100GbpsCFP-100G-SR10150M100Gbps
Optical transceivers connected with 12 Fibers MPO single mode fiber patch cable:
MPO Interface TypeDistanceData rangeQSFP28–100G-PSM4R500M100G
Optical transceivers connected with 24 Fibers MPO fiber optic cable:
MPO Interface TypeDistanceData rangeCFP2–100G-SR10400M103GbpsCXP-120G-SR10400M120GCFP-100G-SR10150M103Gbps
Some 200G and 400G optical transceivers will also use MPO 24 fiber patch cord.
How to choose suitable fiber patch cord for MPO optical transceivers?
- Connector type: MPO/MTP, Breakout kit end connectors: LC, SC, FC, ST (optional for users)
- MPO connector: Female connector
- Fiber type: Single mode, Multi mode
- Fiber count: 8 cores, 12 cores, 24 cores, etc
- Polarity type: Type B (usually used for connecting optical modules)
The above are the main parameters of fiber optic jumpers used with MPO optical transceivers. Finally, users can choose the length of customized jumpers according to their own needs. If you need to learn more about fiber optic jumper and optical transceiver matching solutions, please contact Yingda.
MPO Interface Optical Transceiver Connection Solutions
Two QSFP+optical transceiver direct connection solution
When connecting QSFP+optical transceivers with two MPO interfaces, a 12 core (actually only occupying 8 cores) MPO cable is required. This solution is limited to short distance connections on the same rack.
Two QSFP+optical transceiver interconnection solution
The following diagram uses an MPO adapter panel to connect two MPO interface QSFP+optical transceivers.
