What is MPO / MTP?

MPO stands for Multiple-Fiber Push-On/Pull-Off and is a standard for

a fiber optic connector. The mechanical and technical values of the
connector are defined in IEC61754-7:2014.

MTP stands for Multifiber Termination Push-On and is a trademarke of

USCONEC for MPO Connectors.

MTP is very popular in the United States while MPO is much more
common in Europe. MPO and MTP brand connectors are 100%
compatible.

What are the differences between MPO and MTP?

MTP connectors are going further in their definition compared to the
MPO Standard to increase the matting and raise the signal quality.

The biggest change is the form of the Guide-Pin. While MPO uses a
canted Guido-Pin, MTP uses a rounded Guide Pin. This has the
Advantage that the Guide-Pin-Hole of the MPO/MTP socket is less
weniger loaded. It can be connected more often and can increase the
contact of any single fiber used in the cable.

How many cores have a MPO/MTP Connector?

A normal fiber patch cord uses for every fiber a single connector. And
this is where the MPO/MTP connector is completely different.
MPO/MTP connectors can come with 12 or 24 cores in a single
connector. This has the big advantage to get a bigger port density in
different applications. CBO also offers custom solutions with up to 144
cores in one connector.

In a 12 core MPO/MTP connector all fibers a ordered in a row. In the 24

core MPO/MTP connector, its two rows with each 12 fibers. Both
connectors (depending on their construction) have 2 Guide-Pins or 2
Guide-Pin-Holes.

Summary:
There are different types of MPO/MTP cables depending on the
application. CBO offer for all application the right solution inluding
QSFP Transceiver. For further inforation contact your account manager.