MMC-16 to MTP-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 16FMMCMTPSMF jumper offers a direct transition from a compact MMC-16 APC female connector to an MTP-16 APC Elite female connector. Sixteen OS2 G.657.A1 fibers run through the 2.5mm OFNP cable, allowing newer MMC infrastructure to connect with established MTP-based panels or equipment without adding a cassette between the two interfaces.
Product Highlights
- MMC Female to MTP® 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 | 16FMMCMTPSMF |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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℉) |
Using the MMC-to-MTP transition
This cord is useful when one side of a link has adopted VSFF MMC connectivity and the other remains MTP-16. It reduces the number of intermediate components, but it does not automatically change the connector being used gender: both connector ends are female and non-pinned. Ensure that the mating MMC and MTP interfaces supply guide pins and that both sides use APC polish before final installation.
One jumper, two connector form factors
Although the optical fiber count is the identical at both connector ends, the MMC and MTP housings have distinct physical dimensions and keying features. Installers should identify each end before routing so the correct connector reaches the correct panel. Factory jumper polarity defines the documented fiber map across the supplied assembly; any additional trunk or adapter must preserve the intended transmit-to-receive routes.
Length selection and single-mode verification
The standard range is 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft) and 3m (10ft), with bespoke lengths in feet or meters. Insertion loss is limited to 0.35dB and return loss is at least 60dB. Production testing must be complemented by incoming end-face inspection, since dust on either the MMC or MTP ferrule can compromise an otherwise correctly manufactured transition cord.
Ordering and Factory Support
Reference 16FMMCMTPSMF and set out the requested length and number of units. For mixed MMC/MTP channels, set out the equipment being used and panel connector genders in your request so the factory can flag any interface mismatch before the patch cords are built. For Tanzanian deliveries, the order details should include any site identification needed by the installation team.
