MMC-16 to MMC-16 APC Jumper, 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 OM4 model of the MMC-16 to MMC-16 jumper carries sixteen multimode fibers between two APC female MMC connectors. Its 2.5mm magenta-series plenum build is suited to dense in-rack and row-level cabling, whereas bend-insensitive OM4 glass supports 850/1300nm multimode links. The factory-assembled design removes field polishing from a sixteen-fiber installation.
Product Highlights
- MMC Female to MMC Female, 16 Fibers
- OM4 50/125μm, bend-insensitive fiber
- MMC insertion loss ≤0.35dB, return loss ≥40dB
- Jumper Polarity wiring scheme
- 2.5mm Plenum (OFNP) cable
- Standard length options: 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft)
Specifications
| Part Number | 16FMMCOM4 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Connector A | US Conec MMC Female (Non-Pinned) |
| Connector B | US Conec MMC 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 | Jumper 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 | ≥40dB |
| 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 compact multimode patching interface
The installed jumper is intended to serve MMC-based panels and equipment interfaces that need sixteen fibers in one small interface. Both cable ends are non-pinned females and must mate with the appropriate pinned interface. Compared with breaking the connection into eight separate duplex patch cords, a single MMC jumper can simplify dressing and port identification, provided the connected equipment is designed around the identical fiber map.
OM4 loss and reflection values
Maximum insertion loss is 0.35dB and minimum return loss is 40dB for this OM4 APC unit. The specified attenuation is 2.3dB/km at 850nm and 0.6dB/km at 1300nm. These are cable and connector characteristics, not a promise of transceiver reach; the permissible connection length still is dependent on the optical module, wavelength and total number of mated connections.
Choosing the length and managing the boot
Supplied standard offerings are 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft) and 3m (10ft), and custom meter or foot lengths may generally be manufactured. Choose a length that reaches the path without leaving a tight coil behind the rack-mounted panel. Respect the 7.5mm minimum optical-fiber bend radius and observe the stated cable bend limits, especially where various VSFF jumpers share one manager.
Ordering and Factory Support
At quotation stage 16FMMCOM4, state the length, number of units and any project identifiers. If the connection includes MMC-to-MTP patch cords or a breakout elsewhere, send the link diagram so fiber mode and polarity may generally be checked as one setup. For Tanzanian deliveries, the order details should include any site identification needed by the installation team.
