MMC-16 APC to 2 x MTP-8 APC Breakout Cable, 16 Fibers, OM4
For Tanzanian site work, correct product selection should be followed by careful transport, connector inspection and retention of the fiber records. This 16-fiber OM4 breakout uses APC polish at the MMC connector and at both MTP-8 connectors. One compact MMC female interface fans out to two MTP Elite female interfaces over bend-insensitive multimode fiber. It is built for parallel optical channels where low-reflection APC connections and a direct two-way fan-out are requested without intermediate cassette hardware.
Product Highlights
- MMC Female to MTP® Female, 16 Fibers
- OM4 50/125μm, bend-insensitive fiber
- MMC insertion loss ≤0.35dB, return loss ≥40/45dB (MMC/MTP®)
- Harness Polarity wiring scheme
- 2.5mm Plenum (OFNP) cable
- Standard length options: 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft)
Specifications
| Part Number | 16FMMCMTPOM4 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Connector A | US Conec MMC Female (Non-Pinned) |
| Connector B | US Conec MTP® Elite Female (Non-Pinned) |
| Polish Type | APC to APC |
| Glass Fiber | Bend Insensitive Fiber |
| Fiber Mode | OM4 50/125μm |
| Wavelength | 850/1300nm |
| Fiber Count | 16 Fibers |
| Polarity | Harness Polarity |
| Cable Outside Diameter (OD) | 2.5mm |
| Cable Jacket | Plenum (OFNP) |
| Min. Bend Radius (Optical Fiber) | 7.5mm |
| Min. Bend Radius (Fiber Cable) | 20/10D (Dynamic/Static) |
| Tensile Strength (Long Term) | 30N |
| Tensile Strength (Short Term) | 100N |
| Insertion Loss | ≤0.35dB |
| Return Loss | ≥40/45dB (MMC/MTP®) |
| Attenuation at 850nm | ≤2.3dB/km |
| Attenuation at 1300nm | ≤0.6dB/km |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to 60°C (14 to 140℉) |
| Storage Temperature | -10 to 70°C (14 to 158℉) |
Consistent APC interfaces across the assembly
All three interface points use APC polish, making the product configuration distinct from the UPC-branch alternative. The MMC and MTP connectors are female and non-pinned, and each should be paired with the correct pinned mate. Before final installation, look at that the equipment being used design expects two eight-fiber branches from a sixteen-fiber MMC port and that the link follows harness polarity.
Multimode optical performance
The supplied assembly has 0.35dB maximum insertion loss. Minimum return loss is 40dB at the MMC interface and 45dB at the MTP APC interfaces, with OM4 attenuation specified at 850nm and 1300nm. These values support engineering of the passive connection; they never try to override the transceiver manufacturer’s limits for total connections or fiber distance.
Branch routing and length choices
Standard offerings are 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft) and 3m (10ft), with bespoke lengths in feet or meters. Keep the breakout point accessible for inspection and avoid burying it under a tight bundle. Both MTP legs should observe comparable bend and strain conditions, especially where they terminate in adjacent ports on the identical panel.
Ordering and Factory Support
Use part number 16FMMCMTPOM4 and identify the APC-to-APC breakout model at quotation stage. Set out overall length, number of units and any branch-label scheme; custom fan-out details may generally be reviewed against a simple rack or port diagram. For Tanzanian deliveries, the order details should include any site identification needed by the installation team.
