MT-16 Ferrule with Boot 2x16F Single-Mode Pre-Angled
In the rapidly evolving landscape of fiber optic technology, the demand for high-density, high-performance connectivity solutions is paramount. The MT-16 Ferrule with Boot — 2×16F Single-Mode Pre-Angled is engineered to meet these demands, providing exceptional performance for advanced optical networks.
With a dual-row 2×16 fiber configuration at 0.25mm pitch, this ferrule delivers a full 32-fiber interface in a single compact housing — engineered for the most density-critical single-mode deployments.
At a Glance
Key Features
- High Fiber Density Accommodates 16 fibers per row in a 2×16 dual-row configuration with a 0.25mm fiber pitch — delivering 32 fibers in a single ferrule for maximum connectivity in space-constrained environments.
- Dimensional Stability Constructed from highly glass-filled PPS material, providing excellent dimensional stability and low hygroscopic properties for reliable performance across a wide range of environmental conditions.
- Pre-Angled APC Endface Features a pre-angled ferrule with an APC polish, reducing back reflection and enhancing signal integrity — essential for single-mode applications requiring low return loss.
- Precision Guide Pin Design Equipped with 0.55mm guide pins and a 5.3mm guide pin pitch, ensuring precise alignment and consistently low insertion loss during mating and repeated reconnections.
- Mold Mark Identification Includes mold marks indicating fiber type, fiber count, and performance grade — facilitating easy identification, traceability, and quality assurance throughout the supply chain.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 18733 |
| Brand | MT-16 |
| Performance Grade | Standard |
| Fiber Type | Single-Mode |
| Fiber Count | 2×16 (32 fibers total) |
| Fiber Pitch | 0.25mm |
| Endface Type | Pre-Angled Ferrule |
| Polish Type | APC (Angled Physical Contact) |
| Fiber Cladding Size | 125 microns |
| Guide Pin Diameter | 0.55mm |
| Guide Pin Pitch | 5.3mm |
| Housing Material | Low hygroscopic glass-filled PPS |
Standards Compliance
IEC 61754-7-3 & 61754-7-4
International standards for fiber optic connector interfaces — ensuring global compatibility and verified performance.
TIA 604-18
Telecommunications Industry Association standard for fiber optic connectors — affirming suitability for telecom applications.
Performance Benefits
Enhanced Network Performance — Standard performance grade ensures low insertion loss, optimizing network efficiency and reliability across high-density links.
Space Efficiency — 2×16 dual-row configuration delivers 32 fibers in a single ferrule footprint, maximizing connections per unit area in modern data centers.
Environmental Resilience — PPS material and pre-angled endface design provide long-term durability across varying temperature and humidity conditions.
Applications
- FTTx Hardened Connector Infrastructure Ideal for Fiber to the x (FTTx) applications, providing robust and reliable connections in hardened outdoor and semi-outdoor environments where long-term durability is critical.
- MTP®-16 / MPO-16 Cable Assemblies Compatible with MTP®-16 connectors, facilitating the creation of MPO-16 cable assemblies for high-density data center applications running 400G and beyond.
- Optical Backplane Connectivity — OBO Architectures Suitable for optical backplane connections in On-Board Optics (OBO) architectures, supporting high-speed data transmission within equipment chassis and line cards.
Why the MT-16 2×16F Ferrule
The 2×16 configuration extends the MT-16 platform to its highest fiber density — purpose-built for deployments where maximum fiber count per connector is the primary design constraint.
Maximum Fiber Count
A 2×16 dual-row layout delivers 32 fibers per ferrule — four times the density of a standard 8-fiber MT and twice that of the 1×16 variant — in the same connector footprint.
Superior Return Loss
The pre-angled APC endface redirects back-reflections away from the fiber core — critical for coherent single-mode systems where even minor reflections degrade BER performance.
Material Stability
Glass-filled PPS provides dimensional stability across temperature and humidity extremes — maintaining tight tolerances for consistent insertion loss over the ferrule's full service life.
Standard Grade Value
Standard performance grade delivers reliable low insertion loss at an accessible price point — the right choice for high-volume deployments where MT Elite® tolerances aren't required.