MTP-LC - Fiber Optic Splitter manufactured by Ever Expresslink Limited

MTP-LC (Ref 297)

Name: MTP-LC (Ref 297)
Brand: Ever Expresslink
SKU: mtp-lc-297

Fiber Optic Splitter

MTP-LC (Ref 297) is part of the fiber optic splitter range built by Ever Expresslink Limited in Ningbo, China. It is built on the MPO / MTP interface.

Passive power division, the component PON architecture is built on

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Product Overview

MTP-LC (Ref 297) is part of the fiber optic splitter range built by Ever Expresslink Limited in Ningbo, China. It is built on the MPO / MTP interface.

MPO carries 12 or 24 fibres in a single MT ferrule aligned by two guide pins, terminated as a trunk and broken out with fan-out assemblies. Polarity method (A, B or C) and pin gender have to be planned before the trunk is ordered. Getting either wrong makes the whole trunk unusable as built.

On the other face it mates to LC (Lucent Connector). LC uses a 1.25 mm ferrule in an RJ-style latch body, giving roughly twice the port density of SC in the same panel width.

Key Benefits

Supplied as MTP-LC (Ref 297), so the part you receive matches the designation you ordered against
APC terminated versions for low back reflection
Fully passive, so nothing in the distribution node needs power or cooling
Consistent uniformity across output ports
Available as bare fiber, boxed, tray and rack-mount formats

Problems It Solves

Split ratios chosen without checking the resulting power budget
Uniformity variation across outputs that leaves some subscribers marginal
Enclosure formats that do not fit the cabinet or closure being used
Reflections from splitter ports degrading upstream performance

Application Scenarios

40G and 100G parallel optics
Dividing a PON feeder inside a street cabinet
Distributing signal inside an FTTH splice closure
Rack-mounted splitting inside a central office
Optical distribution in a CATV headend

Who It Is For

Cabinet and closure assemblers
System integrators building distribution nodes
FTTH and PON network operators
Access network design teams

Technical Features

MPO / MTP interface
Polarity method (A, B or C) and pin gender have to be planned before the trunk is ordered. Getting either wrong makes the whole trunk unusable as built.
Planar or fused construction depending on the format
Wide operating wavelength coverage for PON bands
Output uniformity controlled across all ports
Bare fiber, ABS box, tray, LGX and rack-mount packaging

Materials

Planar waveguide chip or fused fiber element
Silica fiber pigtails
ABS or metal enclosure
Furcation tubing on terminated versions

Specifications

Product Designation	MTP-LC
Product Family	Fiber Optic Splitter
Connector Interface	MPO / MTP / LC (Lucent Connector)
Manufactured In	Ningbo, China
Warranty	One year against defects in materials and workmanship

Values shown are those carried by the product designation. Dimensional and optical values for a specific order are confirmed on the quotation.

Manufacturing Process

Splitter element production and screening
Pigtail splicing and furcation
Packaging into the ordered format
Full-port optical test across the operating band
Labeling and packing

Quality Control

Insertion loss measured on every output port
Uniformity across ports verified against specification
Return loss measured on terminated versions
Temperature cycling on sample units
Port labeling verified against the test record

Customization Options

Split ratio to your architecture
Bare, boxed, tray, LGX or rack-mount format
Connector type and polish on terminated versions
Pigtail length and furcation
Private-label packaging

Compared With Other Options

LC	LC is per-fiber and serviceable in place; MPO moves twelve fibres at once but has to be planned as a system

Use Guide

Handling MTP-LC (Ref 297)

Before You Order

Calculate the full optical budget before fixing the split ratio
Account for splitter loss, connector loss and fiber loss together
Use APC on PON paths to keep back reflection down

In Service

Keep unused ports capped inside the enclosure
Verify every output port at commissioning, not just a sample
Record port assignments so a future fault can be localised quickly

FAQ

Questions About MTP-LC (Ref 297)

What do you need from us to quote MTP-LC (Ref 297)?

The quantity, the destination and anything that has to match on your side: connector and polish at each end, fiber mode and core size, and length where the item is an assembly. If you are matching a part you already buy, send the sample and we will quote against it.

Can MTP-LC (Ref 297) be supplied with a different connector interface?

Yes. MPO / MTP is what this designation carries, and the same family is stocked across the other mainstream connector standards. Tell us the port you have to mate with and we will confirm the equivalent part.

Should splitter outputs be UPC or APC?

APC is normal on PON because back reflection from many ports adds up and degrades upstream performance. UPC is acceptable on some enterprise and monitoring applications.

Is every output port tested?

Yes. Insertion loss is measured on every port and uniformity is checked across the whole device, not sampled.

Can you supply splitters with pigtails cut to our tray length?

Yes. Pigtail length, furcation and connector type are all specified per order so the device drops into your enclosure without re-coiling.