AI data center is keep improving, optical transceivers receptacle type is also keep updating, the fiber connector for it is also evolving. We are upload the latest optical fiber connector type in this blog.
Duplex Conectors
LC: Lucent connector, it is 1.25mm ferrule and available in simplex
MDC: It is a VSFF (Very Small Form Factor) connector
– 1.25mm ferrule
– Native duplex
3x fiber cabling density over LC connectors, providing 216 duplex connectors (432 fibers) within 1 RU, simple polarity reversal with no exposed fibers. It supports Single-mode PC and APC polishing, Multimode (OM3, OM4, and OM5) available.
SN: It is a VSFF connector
– VSFF
– 1.25mm ferrule
– Native duplex
CS: It is a VSFF connector
– VSFF
– 1.25mm ferrule
– Native duplex
Base-8/12 Connectors
MPO-8
– Multi-fiber push on
– Single row 8 fibers
– Alignment pins
MPO-12
– Multi-fiber push on
– Single row 12 fibers
– Alignment pins
MMC-12: It is a VSFF connector, with single row 12 fibers and alignment pins
MMC connector enables deployment of next-generation, high-density, multi-fiber cabling solutions, by combining a novel, reduced footprint multi-fiber ferrule with a very small Form factor connector footprint which is 1/3 the size of the MPO format.
Base-16 Connectors
MPO-16
– Multi-fiber push on
– Single row 16 fibers
– Alignment pins
SN-MT-16: It is a VSFF connector with single row 16 fibers and Alignment pins
The SN-MT is a revolutionary Very Small Form Factor (VSFF) connector with 2.7 times the density of MPO connectors. The SN-MT incorporates a single, compact SN.-MT ferrule and is compatible with next-generation 200 μm rollable ribbon cables.
MMC-16: It is a VSFF connector, with single row 16 fibers and Alignment pins
Base-24 Connectors
MPO-24
– Multi-fiber push on
– Double row 12 fibers
– Alignment pins
SN-MT-24: It is a VSFF connector, it is 2.7 x denser than MPO, wiht double row 12 fibers and alignment pins
MMC-24: It is a VSFF connector, it is 24 fiber with two rows of 12 fiber, similar to SN-MT-24 and MPO-24, it requires alignment pins also, it is roven standard 24-MT mechanical and fiber alignment structure, supports ganged insertion applications