MMC-16 to MMC-16 APC Jumper, 16 Fibers, OS2
For Tanzanian site work, correct product selection should be followed by careful transport, connector inspection and retention of the fiber records. The 16FMMCSMF jumper links two MMC-16 APC female interfaces with sixteen OS2 fibers in a single 2.5mm plenum cable. It is built for dense single-mode patching where a compact connector footprint and controlled fiber mapping matter as much as optical loss. G.657.A1 glass supports routing through crowded managers without abandoning single-mode bend operation.
Product Highlights
- MMC Female to MMC Female, 16 Fibers
- OS2 9/125μm, G.657.A1
- MMC insertion loss ≤0.35dB, return loss ≥60dB
- Jumper Polarity wiring scheme
- 2.5mm Plenum (OFNP) cable
- Standard length options: 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft)
Specifications
| Part Number | 16FMMCSMF |
|---|---|
| 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 | G.657.A1 |
| Fiber Mode | OS2 9/125μm |
| Wavelength | 1310/1550nm |
| Fiber Count | 16 Fibers |
| Polarity | Jumper Polarity |
| Cable Outside Diameter (OD) | 2.5mm |
| Cable Jacket | Plenum (OFNP) |
| Min. Bend Radius (Optical Fiber) | 10mm |
| 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 | ≥60dB |
| Attenuation at 1310nm | ≤0.35dB/km |
| Attenuation at 1550nm | ≤0.21dB/km |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to 60°C (14 to 140℉) |
| Storage Temperature | -10 to 70°C (14 to 158℉) |
Where this MMC-to-MMC jumper fits
Use this optical assembly between MMC adapter positions or other non-pinned MMC interface points in a structured cabling link. Because both connector ends are female, the mating interface must incorporate the corresponding guide pins. It cannot be regarded as a generic replacement for an LC duplex cord: the sixteen fibers remain in one multi-fiber interface at each end, making the installed jumper most useful in parallel-optics and density-optimized panel environments.
Optical budget and routing details
Each MMC interface is specified at 0.35dB maximum insertion loss and at least 60dB return loss. Those values belong in the link calculation alongside every adapter and trunk in the path. The supplied cable has a 10mm minimum fiber bend radius and a 20/10D dynamic/static cable bend specification; leave sufficient space behind the rack-mounted panel to meet those limits rather than forcing the boot into a sharp turn.
Lengths, polarity and incoming inspection
Standard offerings are 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft) and 3m (10ft), with other lengths supplied in feet or meters. The product configuration uses jumper polarity, which must be checked against the entire channel rather than assumed from the connector being used shape alone. Before plugging in, ensure APC-to-APC compatibility, examine both ferrules and cross-check that the rack-mounted panel key orientation matches the connector being used.
Ordering and Factory Support
Quote 16FMMCSMF with the requested length and number of units. For a non-standard path, set out the desired length, labeling and packaging details; our staff can further evaluate polarity and gender against the rack documentation before fabrication. For Tanzanian deliveries, the order details should include any site identification needed by the installation team.
