MMC-24 APC to 3 x MTP-8 UPC Breakout Cable, 24 Fibers, OM4
For Tanzanian site work, correct product selection should be followed by careful transport, connector inspection and retention of the fiber records. This 24-fiber OM4 breakout pairs an MMC APC female trunk connector with three MTP-8 UPC female branches. The supplied assembly addresses multimode fan-out designs that require APC specifically at the MMC interface and UPC at the MTP destinations. Its 2.5mm plenum trunk and factory-controlled branches incorporate a compact alternative to a cassette and various patch patch cords.
Product Highlights
- MMC Female to MTP® Female, 24 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 | 24FMMCMTPOM4 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 24 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℉) |
Identifying the APC-to-UPC configuration
The polish change is intentional and should be matched at every mating point. Never try to connect the UPC branches to APC adapters simply since the housings fit. All four connectors on this installed cable are female and non-pinned. Look at guide-pin arrangements and document which of the three MTP-8 branches corresponds to each destination in the 24-fiber map.
Connector performance and multimode reach
Insertion loss is 0.35dB maximum, with return loss of at least 40dB at the MMC APC end and 27dB at each MTP UPC end. OM4 attenuation is 2.3dB/km at 850nm and 0.6dB/km at 1300nm. These passive specifications must be evaluated with the optics’ power budget and the other mated pairs in the finished channel.
Length and branch-management guidance
The standard overall lengths are 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft) and 3m (10ft), with custom meter or foot lengths supplied. Allow sufficient room to path three branches without sharply bending one to reach its port. Keep the branch point supported and mark each MTP connector before bundling the legs with other OM4 cables.
Ordering and Factory Support
When purchasing 24FMMCMTPOM4, set out the three-branch APC-to-UPC version, overall length and number of units. Custom identifiers can identify the MMC source and three destinations, reducing the chance of confusion with the APC-to-APC model. For Tanzanian deliveries, the order details should include any site identification needed by the installation team.
