Fluke Networks TRC-SM-VERIFY-MPO16U Single-mode Verification Test Reference Cord

Features and Specifications

• Type/Function: Verification Test Reference Cord (TRC)
• Fiber Type: Single-mode
• Fiber Polarity/Mapping: Type A
• Connector/ End face: MPO APC/U - MPO APC/U
  (APC - Angled Physical Connector)
• Length: 1m
• Jacket Color: Yellow
• Compatibility: CertiFiber MAX

Overview

Fluke Networks TRC-SM-VERIFY-MPO16P is a reference-grade CertiFiber Max single-mode verification cord for testing unpinned MPO 16 cables.

Test Reference Cords (TRC)

TRCs, terminated with reference grade connectors, are used for certifying cabling systems to ANSI/TIA, ISO/IEC, and IEEE standards, with multimode connectors having a mated loss of ≤ 0.10 dB and singlemode connectors found in ISO/IEC 14763-3 having a mated loss of ≤ 0.20 dB. They are essential when installing low loss connectors with a loss of ≤ 0.15 dB, as using a connector with a higher loss for testing could yield pessimistic results and potentially fail a perfectly good link. TRCs also ensure consistent and predictable results, addressing a common complaint among installers during system certification.

About Single-Mode Fiber

Single-mode fiber has a small core that is typically 9µm wide, and a cladding diameter of 125 µm. Single-mode fiber allows for only one type of light mode to be propagated through the fiber. The transmission is therefore laser-focused and efficient, resulting in minimal signal loss and allowing for high-bandwidth applications over long distances. SM fiber is ideal for higher performance, longer distances and data centers where the higher cost of supporting electronics is not an issue.

About MPO Connectors

Multi-fiber push on connectors, or MPOs for short, are fiber connectors incorporating multiple optical fibers. These connectors are found primarily in data center environments for consolidating multiple fibers in backbone cabling and supporting parallel optics applications that transmit and receive signals over multiple fibers to achieve higher speeds.

MPO connectors feature a linear array of fibers in a single ferrule. They are defined as an array connector with more than 2 fibers; they are available with 8, 12, 16, or 24 fibers for common data center applications. MPO connectors come in male (with pins) and female (without pins) for proper mating to avoid damaging the fibers.