SN® cable assemblies are a new type of duplex optical fiber cable assemblies designed for Data Center 400G optimization. SN® has two LC style 1.25mm O.D. Zirconia ferrules in a single housing, pitched 3.1mm apart vs 6.25mm in a duplex LC connector. Each of the SN® connector ferrules can be individually prepared, polished, and tested. This allows the manufacturer to easily control each fiber connection of the connectors.

SN® cable assemblies supports 1.6mm jacketed cable and uses push-pull style connector which allows higher density compared to either LC or CS cable assemblies. The SN® connector provides an efficient and reliable replacement for MPO connector in quad fiber applications and are optimized to support next-generation 400G QSFP-DD and OSFP transceivers. The SN® connector also provides the ability to do individual breakout at the transceiver, which help to simplify the cabling, and allow direct cross connection without the need for additional breakout cables.