OptiTip® MT Assembly
The Corning OptiTip® MT Assembly delivers efficient, high-density fiber connectivity using MTP® technology — factory-terminated and tested for quick, reliable deployment in both indoor and outdoor environments. Supporting up to 12 fibers per connection with low insertion loss and IP 69K/IP 68 environmental ratings, the OptiTip® MT is engineered for data centers, telecommunications networks, and ruggedized outdoor fiber installations.
OptiTip® MT Assembly
by Corning · MTP® Technology
The OptiTip® MT Assembly combines the density of MTP® multi-fiber connectors with a field-proven outdoor-rated housing. Factory-terminated and 100% tested before shipment, each assembly provides immediate plug-and-play deployment — eliminating field termination and reducing installation time in both new builds and network expansions.
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Performance Specifications
| Performance Specifications | |
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| OptiTip® MT Connectors | |
| Operation | -40 °C to 70 °C (-40° to +158°F) |
| Length |
3.47-in female, tip to end of the boot (4.07-in with dust cap installed) 3.29-in male, tip to end of the boot (4.23-in with dust cap installed) 3.29-in male, tip to end of the boot (4.23-in with dust cap installed) |
| Maximum Outer Diameter | 0.7 in minimum recommended duct size is 1.25-in |
| Mateability | Pinned alignment, male-to-female connector, or female connector to male adapter |
| Qualification | EIA/TIA 568-B.3, GR-3152, IP 69K and IP 68 |
| Reflectance | Single-mode OS2: ≤ -65 dB |
| Tensile Strength | 100 lb when factory installed on SST-Drop™ or FREEDM® Flat-Drop Cable |
| Insertion Loss, Maximum | 0.65 dB maximum per fiber |
| Insertion Loss | 0.35 dB typical |
Key Features
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MTP® Multi-Fiber Technology Supports up to 12 fibers per connection in a single, compact connector body — enabling high-density deployments that reduce hardware count, connector interfaces, and overall system complexity compared to single-fiber approaches.
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IP 69K / IP 68 Rated Dual environmental ratings cover both high-pressure water jet exposure (IP 69K) and continuous submersion (IP 68) — making the OptiTip® MT suitable for outdoor direct burial, aerial, and wet location applications without additional weatherproofing hardware.
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Low Insertion Loss 0.35 dB typical and 0.65 dB maximum insertion loss per fiber — meeting EIA/TIA 568-B.3 performance requirements and maintaining the link budget margin that high-speed optical networks demand.
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Factory-Terminated & Tested Every OptiTip® MT Assembly is terminated and 100% optically tested before shipment — eliminating field polishing, reducing installation errors, and ensuring that every connector meets specification the moment it arrives on site.
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Male & Female Connector Variants Available in both male (pinned) and female configurations with pinned alignment for accurate, repeatable mating — supporting direct male-to-female connections and female-to-male adapter interfaces across the full OptiTip® system ecosystem.
Applications
The OptiTip® MT Assembly is part of the Corning Wireless/FTTH solution portfolio — deployed across indoor and outdoor fiber network architectures.
Data Centers
Quick, high-density fiber connections for inter-rack and inter-row cabling — reducing deployment time in new builds and allowing fast reconfiguration in live environments without field termination.
Telecommunications
Reliable, standards-compliant connectivity for large-scale network expansions and OSP deployments — where IP 69K/IP 68 ratings and factory-tested performance are required for outdoor distribution and access infrastructure.
Outdoor Fiber Networks
Engineered for ruggedized outdoor applications — compatible with SST-Drop™ and FREEDM® Flat-Drop cables and rated for direct burial, aerial, and wet location installations without additional enclosures.