16F MT Ferrule Kit

3.0/3.6 mm Round Cable

With Plastic Crimp Ring

Suitable for 3.0/3.6 mm round cable assemblies requiring a plastic crimp ring structure.

Ribbon Cable

Designed for ribbon cable structures, supporting organized fiber routing and efficient 16-fiber MT connector assembly.

Bare Ribbon Fiber

Suitable for bare ribbon fiber termination and compact 16-fiber MT connector assembly applications.

16-Fiber High-Density Design

Designed for 16-fiber MPO connector housing assemblies, the MT ferrule kit supports high-density ribbon fiber connectivity and compact optical interconnection applications.

Multiple Fiber and Loss Configurations

The 16F MT ferrule kit is available for singlemode and multimode applications, with standard-loss and low-loss options. It also supports 16F MT PC and MT APC configurations for different optical performance requirements.

Flexible Assembly Compatibility

The kit can be used with 3.0/3.6 mm round cables, ribbon cables and bare ribbon fibers. Multiple guide pin types and diameters are available to support different MPO connector assembly structures.

Stable Optical and Mechanical Performance

The ferrule is designed to provide accurate fiber alignment and consistent optical performance. Reliability evaluation includes thermal aging, humidity aging, thermal cycling, condensation cycling and mechanical tensile tests in accordance with TELCORDIA/GR-1435-CORE requirements.

How should I choose the correct 16F MT ferrule configuration?

The configuration should be selected according to the fiber type, optical loss requirement, end-face design and cable structure. The 16F MT Ferrule Kit is available for singlemode and multimode applications, with standard-loss and low-loss options. It also supports 16F MT PC and MT APC configurations for different connector assembly requirements.

For high-performance optical links, the low-loss version can be selected to achieve lower insertion loss. Final performance should be evaluated together with the MPO housing, fiber, adhesive, polishing process and complete cable assembly.

What cable and fiber structures are supported?

The 16F MT Ferrule Kit supports three main assembly structures:

• -3.0/3.6 mm round cable with plastic crimp ring
• -Ribbon cable
• -Bare ribbon fiber

Different guide pin types and diameters are also available for specific MPO assembly requirements.

What optical performance can the 16F MT ferrule provide?

The optical performance varies according to the fiber type and loss grade. For singlemode and multimode configurations, the typical insertion loss is 0.12 dB for low-loss versions and 0.25 dB for standard-loss versions.

The maximum insertion loss is ≤0.35 dB for low-loss configurations and ≤0.70 dB for standard-loss configurations. Optical return loss is specified at a mean value of ≥50 dB for singlemode configurations and ≥25 dB for multimode configurations.

How is the reliability of the 16F MT Ferrule Kit verified?

The MT ferrule with MPO jumper components is evaluated in accordance with TELCORDIA/GR-1435-CORE requirements. Reliability testing includes thermal aging, humidity aging, thermal cycling, humidity and condensation cycling, dry-out testing and mechanical tensile testing.

The specified mechanical criteria include a tensile proof test of ≥44 N at 0° and ≥33 N at 90°. These evaluations help verify alignment stability, mechanical strength and optical performance under environmental and mechanical stress.