Black Box Explains...The MTP connector.
MTP® is a connector for multifiber ribbon cable that generally contains 6, 8, 12, or 24 fibers. The MTP connector, combined with lightweight ribbon cable, represents a huge technological advance over traditional multifiber cables. It’s lighter, more compact, easier to install, and less expensive.
The MTP connector is similar to the MT-RJ connector but supports from 6 to 24 fibers. The MTP’s ferrule surface of 2.45 x 6.40 mm is slightly bigger than the MT-RJ’s, and the latching mechanism works with a sliding sleeve latch rather than a push-in latch.
The MTP connector can be either male or female. You can tell the male connector by the two alignment pins protruding from the end of the ferrule. The MTP ferrule is generally flat for multimode applications and angled for single-mode applications.
Space-saving!
A single MTP connector replaces up to 24 standard connectors. This very high density means lower space requirements and reduced costs for your installation.
Time- and money-saving, too!
Traditional, tight-buffered multifiber cable needs to have each fiber individually terminated by a skilled technician. This is, of course, both expensive and time consuming.
But MTP fiber optic cable, which carries multiple fibers, comes preterminated. Just plug it in and you’re ready to go!
So easy to use.
MTP connectors feature an intuitive push-pull latching sleeve mechanism with an audible click upon connection—they’re as easy to use as MT-RJ connectors. And having a single connector makes it easier for you to pull high-fiber-count cables.