Description
MU patch cord is fiber optic cable with MU connectors at both sides, if only one side with connector, it is MU pigtail.
MU stands for Miniature Unit. The MU connector is the world’s smallest single core fiber optic connector developed by NTT based on the most commonly used SC type connector. The connector uses a 1.25mm diameter sleeve and a self retaining mechanism, which has the advantage of achieving high-density installation. NTT has developed the MU connector series using a 1.25mm diameter sleeve from MU. They have socket type connectors (MU-A series) for fiber optic cable connections; Bottom plate connectors with self retaining mechanisms (MU-B series) and simplified sockets (MU-SR series) for connecting LD/PD modules to plugs.
With the rapid development of fiber optic networks towards larger bandwidth and capacity, and the widespread application of DWDM technology, the demand for MU type connectors will also grow rapidly. Because the MU connector is a miniaturized fiber optic connector, it is smaller and more compact than the SC connector The MU connector adopts a forward insertion connection method, suitable for single-mode fiber and multi-mode fiber. It is commonly used for high-density fiber optic connections and rear connections of fiber optic equipment.
MU Patch Cord Application
- Data center
- Onboard optical components
- Medical connectors
- Wireless
- FTTH
- Telecom
MU to MU Patch Cord Structure
MU Patch Cord Specification
| Connector type | MU connector | |||
| Cable diameter | 0.9mm, 2.0mm | |||
| Fiber count | 1 core | |||
| Fiber type | SM | MM | ||
| PC | UPC | APC | PC | |
| Insertion loss | ≤0.25dB | ≤0.25dB | ≤0.25dB | ≤0.25dB |
| Return loss | ≥50dB | ≥55dB | ≥60dB | / |
| Working wavelength | 1310nm, 1550nm | 850nm, 1300nm | ||
| Concentricity | ≤1um | ≤4um | ||
| Ceramic ferrule size | 125um | 127um | ||
| Working temperature | -40 ~+75℃ | |||
| Durability | SM<0.1dB typical change, 500times | |||
| Standards | Conforms to GR-326-CORE, IEC 60874, ROHS, REACH standard, flame retardant UL94 V0 | |||
Yingda can offer two types of MU connectors to compatible with the market mu connectors: MU 0.9mm connector and MPO 2.0mm connector.
And except the MU to MU patch cord, we can offer optical cable assemblies like MU to LC patch cord, MU to SC patch cord, MU to ST patch cord, MU to FC patch cord, etc. Simplex or duplex is ok.
mu to fc patch cord sm sx mu to sc patch cord sm sx mu to mu patch cord sm sx
mu to lc apc duplex patch cord mu to lc upc duplex patch cord mu to lc upc simplex patch cord
