For Nigerian deployments, this product should be evaluated as part of the complete network path, including its connectors, mapping and acceptance values. 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 exact polish combination. The direct fan-out replaces cassette-based conversion with one factory-tested assembly and two distinctly identifiable eight-fiber paths.
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 end and UPC at the two MTP ends must correspond to the surrounding interfaces; this product version ought to not be substituted for the APC-to-APC breakout. The female, non-pinned connectors require pinned mates. Because the two MTP branches may serve different destination ports, label every fan-out branch and record its allocation before dressing the cable assembly into a manager.
Reflection and insertion-loss values by connector
Maximum insertion loss is 0.35dB. Return loss is specified separately 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 value. OM4 fiber supports the 850/1300nm multimode channel; at the same time, reach remains determined by the selected transceivers.
Installing the two-leg assembly
The standard complete lengths are 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft) and 3m (10ft); project-specific meter and foot lengths are available. Position the fan-out body so neither MTP leg is pulled sideways, and respect the 7.5mm optical-fiber bend radius. Clean and inspect the MMC and the two MTP ferrules before making the three connections.
Ordering and Factory Support
Define 16FMMCMTPOM4 in the APC-to-UPC two-branch version, with length and quantity. For repeat installations, project-specific branch IDs and a customer part-number label might keep these mixed-polish cables distinct from the APC-to-APC variants. For Nigerian orders, our team can check the requirement before coordinating manufacture and international delivery.
