Black Box MT-RJ Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Features, Overview, Typical Applications, Tech Specs

FEATURES

•MT-RJ connector has familiar RJ latch for easy, intuitive use.

•Smaller duplex MT-RJ connectors enable more terminations in smaller areas than traditional SC connectors.

•Double current fiber count density.

•Uses industry-leading composite ferrule design.

OVERVIEW

These MT-RJ fiber optic cable interfaces are the most efficient of duplex (two-fiber) connectors. They use only half the space of SC connectors, the traditional interface for fiber optic applications. MT-RJ cables can achieve the same number of connections in a given area as copper—a feature quickly making MT-RJ the standard when it comes to fiber cabling applications.

MT-RJ cables are easy to install in the field, too. Just push the connectors together, and when you hear that familiar “click,” you’re done.

This cable also features an MT-style ferrule, a wrap-around brace located where the connector and the cable meet. By reducing stress at the cable/connector interface, the ferrule prevents breakage and protects the cable from installation stress and bending in tight applications.

Technically Speaking

Fiber cable construction.

Fiber optic cable consists of a core, cladding, coating, strengthening fibers, cable jacket, and a ferrule.

•Core: A single strand of glass or plastic, this is the physical medium that carries optical data signals from a light source to a receiving device. It is measured in microns (µm) by its outer diameter. Typical diameters are 50, 62.5, and 100 µm.

•Cladding: A boundary layer around the core that contains and refracts light waves, allowing data to travel the length of the fiber.

•Coating: A plastic layer surrounding the core and cladding. It protects the cable from severe bending, reinforces the fiber core, and protects against shocks.

•Strengthening fibers: A layer, made typically of Kevlar®, that prevents the core and cladding from being crushed and reduces cable tension during installation.

•Cable jacket: The outer layer of any cable. For fiber, most jackets are orange, but may also be black or yellow.

•Ferrule: A flexible brace located at the jack/cable interface. Thickest at the jack, it protects the interface from bends and breaks.

Available for multimode applications, these fiber cables are durable. Over 500 cycles, the multimode cable reflects a change of ≤ 0.2 dB. Insertion loss is also low. For multimode fiber, 0.2 dB is typical and < 0.75 dB is the maximum loss.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Perfect for your MT-RJ equipment, including line drivers, switches, muxes, routers, and bridges.

TECH SPECS

Compliance — ISO/IEC 11801, TIA/EIA 568A, ANSI, IEEE Durability — Over 500 cycles: Multimode: ≤ 0.2-dB change; Jack Depth — 2.4 cm (0.9 in.)

Insertion Loss — Multimode: 0.2 dB typical, < 0.75 maximum

Reflectance — Multimode: -20 dB minimum

Item	Code
MT-RJ Multimode Fiber Optic Cable, Duplex, PVC,
62.5-µm/125-µm
MT-RJ–MT-RJ	EFP080-001M
1-m (3.2-ft.)
2-m (6.5-ft.)	EFP080-002M
3-m (9.8-ft.)	EFP080-003M
5-m (16.4-ft.)	EFP080-005M
10-m (32.8-ft.)	EFP080-010M
Custom Lengths	EFP080
MT-RJ–ST®	EFP081-001M
1-m (3.2-ft.)
2-m (6.5-ft.)	EFP081-002M
3-m (9.8-ft.)	EFP081-003M
5-m (16.4-ft.)	EFP081-005M
10-m (32.8-ft.)	EFP081-010M
Custom Lengths	EFP081
MT-RJ–SC	EFP082-001M
1-m (3.2-ft.)
2-m (6.5-ft.)	EFP082-002M
3-m (9.8-ft.)	EFP082-003M
5-m (16.4-ft.)	EFP082-005M
10-m (32.8-ft.)	EFP082-010M
Custom Lengths	EFP082

8/1/2007	724-746-5500	blackbox.com
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