A fiber breakout for connecting a branch cable to a fiber optic
distribution cable is disclosed. The fiber breakout can include an
optical ribbon separated from the distribution cable at a breakout
location. An overmold is formed over the optical ribbon and a portion of
the distribution cable at the breakout location. An optical fiber
breakout connector is also disclosed. The breakout connector has first
and second ends, the first end having a multifiber connector for an
optical ribbon, and the second end having a plurality of single port
connectors. A fiber breakout separates the optical ribbon into a
plurality of fibers.