We usually use more optical modules generally for the LC interface or MPO interface, different interfaces of the optical module to use the corresponding interface to connect the jumper, LC interface in all rates of the optical module has its figure, while the MPO interface usually exists in the high speed optical module.

MPO patch cords have many types, can be through the number of fiber cores, male female head, polarity, etc. Today we are going to talk about the difference between male and female MPO patch cords.

MPO patch cords contain optical fiber, sheath, coupling assembly, metal ring, pin (PIN pin), dust plug, etc., of which the pin part is divided into two forms: male and female. The male connector has two PIN pins, while the female connector does not.The connection between the MPO connectors is through the PIN pins for precise alignment, the two MPO connectors connected to each other must be a male and a female. （The two MPO connectors connected to each other must be one male and one female (Female is female, Male is male).

The MPO interface of the optical module usually adopts the male connector type, so you need to insert the MPO female fiber optic patch cable for connection, male and female to its tightly inserted. In addition, the number of cores of MPO fiber optic patch cords should be matched with the number of transmission channels of the optical module, and the number of cores of MPO patch cords should not be lower than the number of transmission channels of the optical module.