Measured fibre by fibre MPO/MTP to LC Hydra Breakout Cable — FOT Fiber Optic

Configure the assembly below — fibre count, type, polish, polarity, gender, jacket and length all update the specification table live.

MPO/MTP to LC Hydra Breakout Cable

Name: MPO/MTP to LC Hydra Breakout Cable
Brand: FOT Fiber Optic
SKU: FOT-MPO-HYDRA
Availability: InStock

SKU: FOT-MPO-HYDRA · Harness, Hydra & Conversion

12F or 24F MTP fanned to individual 0.9 mm simplex legs.

12FFibre count
12 × LC simplexHydra legs
0.9 mmLeg cable
≤ 0.35 dBInsertion loss

Fibre count

12F → 12 legs8F → 8 legs16F → 16 legs24F → 24 legs

Leg connector

LC simplexSC simplexFC simplexBare fibre (unterminated)

Leg cable

0.9 mm Hytrel0.9 mm LSZH2.0 mm LSZH

Fibre type

OS2 single-mode (G.652.D)G.657.A1 bend-insensitiveG.657.A2 bend-insensitiveOM3 multimodeOM4 multimodeOM5 wideband

Polish

APC (angled, 8°)UPC / PC (flat)

Leg length

1.0 m1.5 m2.0 m3.0 m

Length

5 m1 m3 m10 m20 m30 m50 m100 m

Configured part numberFOT-MPO-HYDRA

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Product Overview

A hydra takes the fanout one step further: instead of duplex legs it breaks out to individual 0.9 mm simplex fibres, one per MPO position. That is what you want when the far end is a splice tray, an OTDR port, a test set or a splitter — anywhere the fibres need to be handled one at a time.

Assemblies are built on US Conec MTP® ferrules and terminated in a controlled environment, then measured fibre by fibre. Interferometry checks the three geometry parameters that decide whether a multi-fibre ferrule mates properly — radius of curvature, apex offset and fibre height — and every end face is inspected and graded to IEC 61300-3-35 before the dust cap goes on.

Fibre count, fibre type, polish, polarity, gender, jacket rating, leg length and overall length are all build options rather than catalogue limits. Use the selector above to configure the exact assembly and the specification table will follow your choices; the measured test report ships with the cable.

Technical SpecificationsUpdates with your selection

Optical
Fiber Count	12F
Connector A	MTP® / MPO 12-fibre, male (pinned)
Connector B	12 × LC/UPC simplex
Fiber Type	OS2 single-mode, G.652.D — Corning SMF-28 Ultra
Wavelength	1310 / 1550 nm
Insertion Loss	≤ 0.35 dB
Return Loss	≥ 60 dB
Connector Polish	APC — 8° angled, green housing
Attenuation	≤ 0.4 dB/km @1310 nm, ≤ 0.3 dB/km @1550 nm

Mechanical & Environment
Leg Cable	0.9 mm Hytrel semi-tight buffered
Breakout Leg Length	1.0 m
Leg Identification	Numbered 1–12, colour-coded to TIA-598
Cable Jacket	LSZH round, 3.0 mm
Jacket Colour	Yellow
Length	5 m (custom lengths to 500 m)
Min. Bend Radius	10 × cable OD dynamic, 5 × static
Crush Resistance	≥ 1000 N / 100 mm
Tensile Strength	Short term 100 N / long term 30 N
Operating Temp	-10 °C to +60 °C
Storage Temp	-40 °C to +75 °C
Compliance	IEC 61754-7, TIA-604-5 (FOCIS-5/10), RoHS

Testing, Quality & Supply
Optical Test	100% — every fibre measured for insertion loss and return loss before shipment
Ferrule Geometry	Interferometer-verified: radius of curvature, apex offset and fibre height to IEC 61755-3
End-Face Inspection	Every ferrule inspected and graded to IEC 61300-3-35
Test Report	Per-fibre measured data supplied with the assembly, traceable to the serial number
Connector Source	US Conec MTP® ferrules; genuine-brand or FOT MPO to your preference
Customisation	Fibre count, type, polish, polarity, gender, jacket, leg length and overall length built to order
Lead Time	Stock configurations 3–5 days; custom builds 7–10 days
Warranty	3 years

Ordering Information

Part Number	Configuration	Fibre count	Availability
FOT-MPO-HYDRA	Standard configuration	12F	Build to order
FOT-MPO-HYDRA-8F	Fibre count: 8F → 8 legs	8F	Build to order
FOT-MPO-HYDRA-16F	Fibre count: 16F → 16 legs	16F	Build to order
FOT-MPO-HYDRA-24F	Fibre count: 24F → 24 legs	24F	Build to order
FOT-MPO-HYDRA-SC	Leg connector: SC simplex	12F	Build to order
FOT-MPO-HYDRA-FC	Leg connector: FC simplex	12F	Build to order
FOT-MPO-HYDRA-BARE	Leg connector: Bare fibre (unterminated)	12F	Build to order

Part numbers are indicative. Send us the fibre count, type, polish, polarity, gender, jacket and length and we confirm the exact build code on the quotation.

Quality & What's in the Box

Measured Fibre by Fibre

Insertion loss and return loss recorded for every fibre, not sampled.

Geometry Verified

Interferometer data on ferrule radius, apex offset and fibre height.

Inspected & Graded

Every end face checked against IEC 61300-3-35 before packing.

Packaging

Dust-capped, coiled on a reel or in a bag with the test report and pulling sock.

Typical Applications

Data Centre Spine & Leaf

Parallel 40G/100G/400G/800G backbone between spine, leaf and top-of-rack panels.

AI / GPU Clusters

Rail-optimised accelerator fabrics where one switch port breaks out to several GPUs.

Structured Cabling

Pre-terminated backbone that installs in hours instead of days, with the loss budget known up front.

Test & Commissioning

Loopbacks, attenuators and inspection for proving ports before the link goes live.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hydra or harness?

A harness gives you duplex legs for transceivers. A hydra gives you one leg per fibre, which is what a splice tray, an ODF or a test bench needs. If the far end is equipment, order the harness; if the far end is fibre management, order the hydra.

Why 0.9 mm legs?

They coil into a splice tray or a cassette without fighting the bend radius, and they are far easier to route individually than 2.0 mm furcation. The trade-off is fragility — 0.9 mm buffered fibre wants to live inside a tray or a panel, not draped across a rack.

How is the assembly labelled?

Both ends carry a printed label with the part number, fibre count, fibre type, polarity type and the serial number, and breakout legs are individually numbered. Tell us your own labelling convention on the RFQ and we print to it — it costs nothing and it saves an afternoon at installation.

Can I get free samples before ordering volume?

Yes. We supply qualification samples so you can measure the loss and check the fit in your own panels before committing. Per-order test reports are standard, and sample reports can be provided in advance for tender documentation.

Related MPO / MTP Products

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MPO/MTP to LC Hydra Breakout Cable

Product Overview

Technical SpecificationsUpdates with your selection

Ordering Information

Quality & What's in the Box

Typical Applications

Frequently Asked Questions

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