For Nigerian deployments, this product should be evaluated as part of the complete network path, including its connectors, mapping and acceptance values. The 16FMMCSMF jumper links two MMC-16 APC female interfaces with sixteen OS2 fibers in a single 2.5mm plenum cable. It is developed for dense single-mode patching where a compact connector footprint and controlled fiber allocation matter as much as optical loss. G.657.A1 glass supports routing through crowded managers without abandoning single-mode bend behaviour.
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 the completed assembly between MMC adapter positions or other non-pinned MMC connection points in a structured cabling channel. The two cable ends are female, which means the mating interface must provide the corresponding guide pins. It cannot be considered a generic replacement for an LC duplex cord: the sixteen fibers remain in one multi-fiber interface at every end, making the patch jumper most helpful in parallel-optics and high-port-density panel environments.
Optical budget and routing details
Every MMC connection is specified at 0.35dB maximum insertion loss and at least 60dB return loss. Those data belong in the channel calculation alongside each adapter and trunk in the route. The cable assembly has a 10mm minimum fiber bend radius and a 20/10D dynamic/static cable bend requirement; leave enough space behind the rack panel to meet those limits rather than forcing the boot into a sharp turn.
Lengths, polarity and incoming inspection
Stock length choices are 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft) and 3m (10ft), with other lengths available in feet or meters. This product version uses jumper polarity, which must be checked against the end-to-end link rather than assumed from the interface connector shape alone. establish APC-to-APC compatibility, inspect the two ferrules and validate that the rack panel key orientation matches the interface connector before inserting the connector.
Ordering and Factory Support
Specify 16FMMCSMF with the needed length and quantity. For a non-standard route, supply the desired length, labelling and packing data; our team might also check polarity and gender against the panel documentation before the build starts. For Nigerian orders, our team can check the requirement before coordinating manufacture and international delivery.
