For Nigerian deployments, this product should be evaluated as part of the complete network path, including its connectors, mapping and acceptance values. The 16FMMCLCSMF harness connects one MMC-16 APC female interface to eight LC UPC duplex connectors over OS2 fiber. All sixteen fibers are exposed as eight duplex pairs, providing a direct single-mode fan-out between MMC infrastructure and LC-based hardware or panels. This removes the intermediate cassette that would otherwise add hardware and another mated connection.
Product Highlights
- MMC Female to LC UPC Duplex, 16 Fibers
- OS2 9/125μm, G.657.A1
- MMC insertion loss ≤0.35dB, return loss ≥60dB
- LC insertion loss ≤0.2dB, return loss ≥50dB
- Harness Polarity wiring scheme
- 2.5mm Plenum (OFNP) cable
- Standard length options: 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft)
Specifications
| Part Number | 16FMMCLCSMF |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Connector A | US Conec MMC Female (Non-Pinned) |
| Connector B | LC UPC Duplex |
| Polish Type | APC to UPC |
| Glass Fiber | G.657.A1 |
| Fiber Mode | OS2 9/125μm |
| Wavelength | 1310/1550nm |
| Fiber Count | 16 Fibers |
| Polarity | Harness 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 |
| MMC Connector IL | ≤0.35dB |
| MMC Connector RL | ≥60dB |
| LC Connector IL | ≤0.2dB |
| LC Connector RL | ≥50dB |
| 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℉) |
Eight duplex legs with separate connector budgets
The MMC connector end is rated at 0.35dB maximum insertion loss and 60dB minimum return loss. Every LC UPC interface is specified at 0.2dB maximum insertion loss and 50dB minimum return loss. Keeping the two connector types individual in the specification permits engineers build a reliable link loss calculation for whichever duplex path is being tested.
Port mapping at the LC side
Eight similar LC duplex connectors require clear identification. Match every breakout leg to the intended transmit and receive ports and keep harness polarity through the rest of the channel. The MMC connector is female and non-pinned; validate the pinned mating interface and APC compatibility before insertion. LC UPC ends must likewise connect to UPC, not APC, adapters.
Length, fan-out position and fiber care
Standard complete lengths are 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft) and 3m (10ft), with customized lengths in feet or meters. Place the fan-out body where the LC legs might reach their ports without side loading. While the whole cable also has dynamic and static bend requirements that must be observed during dressing, G.657.A1 fiber has a 10mm minimum bend radius.
Ordering and Factory Support
Order 16FMMCLCSMF with complete length and quantity, and supply any LC leg-numbering scheme. For racks with various harnesses, customer-specific labels might tie every of the eight duplex legs directly to the port documentation. For Nigerian orders, our team can check the requirement before coordinating manufacture and international delivery.
