Difference between male and female in MPO Patch Cords

      We usually use more optical modules generally for the LC interface or MPO interface, different interfaces of the optical module to use the corresponding interface to connect the jumper, LC interface in all rates of optical modules have its figure, while the MPO interface is usually in the high speed optical module.
      MPO jumper cables have many types, can be distinguished by the number of cores, male and female, polarity, today we want to talk about the MPO jumper cable in the male and female differences.
      The structure of the MPO patch cable contains optical fiber, sheath, coupling assembly, metal ring, pin, dust plug, etc., of which the pin part is divided into two forms: male and female. The male connector has two PIN pins, while the female connector does not. the connection between the MPO connectors is through the PIN  for precise alignment, the two MPO connectors connected to each other must be a male and a female.
      The MPO interface of the optical module usually uses a male connector, so you need to insert the MPO female fiber optic patch cord for connection, male and female butt plug tightly before, the difference between the MPO patch cord male and female is shown below. In addition, the number of cores of MPO fiber optic patch cords should be matched with the number of transmission channels of the optical module, and the number of cores of MPO patch cords should not be lower than the number of transmission channels of the optical module.

Figure 1 male and female schematic diagrams

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