MT Ferrule Micro Connect for Next Generation Optical Networks

Its rectangular ferrule structure uses precision guide pins to connect multiple fibers in parallel. This technology utilizes a high-precision polishing process to ensure physical contact between the fiber end faces, keeping insertion loss to less than 0.3dB and return loss better than 60dB. In 400G/800G optical modules, MT connectors utilize a 12-24-fiber parallel transmission architecture, enabling single-channel speeds to exceed 100G, meeting the stringent low-latency and high-bandwidth requirements of data centers.

The fiber array utilizes a silicon-based V-groove structure that complements the guide pin positioning system of the MT ferrule. Active alignment technology compensates for differences in thermal expansion coefficients. This solution achieves micron-level alignment accuracy, minimizing fiber center offset to less than 1μm, and supports various end-face treatments including PC, UPC, and APC. The optimized connector's insertion and removal force is controlled within 4.9N, ensuring connection stability while preventing fiber damage, providing a reliable foundation for high-density cabling.

MT Micro-Connection technology utilizes an elastic sleeve and slotted design to maintain axial alignment of the fiber during insertion and removal. Its plug-in and removal lifespan exceeds 1,000 cycles, and its press-lock mechanism enables rapid deployment, significantly reducing maintenance costs. Over extended use, the three-dimensional position adjustment system automatically compensates for mechanical tolerances, ensuring a long-term insertion loss stability of less than 0.15dB, significantly improving the reliability of fiber arrays.

For hyperscale data centers, MT Micro-Connection technology enables mass deployment through automated assembly processes. Pre-terminated MT patch cords replace traditional single-core cable bundles, increasing cabinet space utilization by over 80%. Its ferrule is made of zirconium oxide ceramic and features a keyed design to prevent mis-insertion. It supports mixed configurations of 12-24 fiber cores and is compatible with both single-mode and multimode transmission, providing an efficient solution for high-density fiber arrays.

In 800G optical communication systems, MT connector microconnector technology utilizes wavelength division multiplexing and parallel transmission to support 32 channels of simultaneous transmission. Its 8° bevel polish on the end face deflects reflected light from the incident path, and the elastic centering sleeve maintains long-term connection stability. As the demand for AI computing power grows, this technology will continue to be optimized to provide the underlying support for high-speed fiber networks.