For Nigerian deployments, this product should be evaluated as part of the complete network path, including its connectors, mapping and acceptance values. The 16FMMCMTPSMF jumper provides 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 hardware 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 helpful when one side of a channel has adopted VSFF MMC connectivity and the other remains MTP-16. It reduces the number of intermediate components, but it does not itself change the interface connector gender: the two cable ends are female and non-pinned. Establish that the mating MMC and MTP interfaces supply guide pins and that the two sides use APC polish before site installation.
One jumper, two connector form factors
Although the optical fiber count is the same at the two cable ends, the MMC and MTP housings have different physical dimensions and keying features. Technicians ought to document every end before routing so the matching connector reaches the matching panel. Factory jumper polarity defines the lane map across the completed product; any added trunk or adapter must keep the intended transmit-to-receive paths.
Length selection and single-mode verification
The standard range is 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft) and 3m (10ft), with customized 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, as dust on either the MMC or MTP ferrule might compromise an otherwise correctly manufactured transition cord.
Ordering and Factory Support
Reference 16FMMCMTPSMF and define the needed length and quantity. For mixed MMC/MTP channels, supply the network equipment and panel connector genders in your enquiry so the factory might flag any interface mismatch before the cords are built. For Nigerian orders, our team can check the requirement before coordinating manufacture and international delivery.
