MMC-16 APC to 2 x MTP-8 UPC 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. The 16FMMCMTPOM4 APC-to-UPC breakout divides sixteen OM4 fibers from one MMC APC female connector into two MTP-8 UPC female branches. It is built for multimode channels that require this precise polish combination. The direct fan-out replaces cassette-based conversion with one factory-tested unit and two visibly identifiable eight-fiber routes.
Product Highlights
- MMC Female to MTP® Female, 16 Fibers
- OM4 50/125μm, bend-insensitive fiber
- MMC insertion loss ≤0.35dB, return loss ≥40/27dB (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 UPC |
| 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 | ≥40/27dB (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℉) |
A mixed-polish multimode fan-out
APC at the MMC connector side and UPC at both MTP ends should be matched to the surrounding interfaces; the product configuration should not be substituted for the APC-to-APC breakout. The female, non-pinned connectors require pinned mates. Because the two MTP branches may serve distinct destination ports, label each of the branches and record its mapping before dressing the supplied cable into a manager.
Reflection and insertion-loss values by connector
Maximum insertion loss is 0.35dB. Return loss is specified independently as at least 40dB for the MMC APC interface and 27dB for the MTP UPC interface. Those figures must be retained in acceptance documentation rather than replaced by a single generic figure. Whereas reach remains determined by the specified transceivers, OM4 fiber supports the 850/1300nm multimode link.
Installing the two-leg assembly
The standard overall lengths are 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft) and 3m (10ft); custom meter and foot lengths are supplied. Location the branch point so neither MTP leg is pulled sideways, and respect the 7.5mm optical-fiber bend radius. Clean and examine the MMC and both MTP ferrules before making the three connections.
Ordering and Factory Support
Set out 16FMMCMTPOM4 in the APC-to-UPC two-branch model, with length and number of units. For repeat installations, custom branch IDs and a customer part-number label can keep these mixed-polish cables distinct from the APC-to-APC variants. For Tanzanian deliveries, the order details should include any site identification needed by the installation team.
