MMC-16 APC to 8 x LC UPC Harness Cable, 16 Fibers, OS2
For Pakistani procurement and engineering teams, the specification provides a practical basis for checking compatibility before production is requested. 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 a different mated interface.
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 connection 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 discrete in the specification enables engineers build a dependable power budget for whichever duplex route is being tested.
Port mapping at the LC side
Eight comparable LC duplex connectors require unambiguous identification. Match every fan-out leg to the intended transmit and receive ports and maintain harness polarity through the rest of the link. The MMC connector is female and non-pinned; review 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 entire lengths are 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft) and 3m (10ft), with special lengths in feet or meters. Place this breakout body where the LC legs can reach their ports without side loading. G.657.A1 fiber has a 10mm minimum bend radius, whereas the entire cable further has dynamic and static bend needs that ought to be observed during dressing.
Ordering and Factory Support
Order 16FMMCLCSMF with entire length and number of units, and specify any LC leg-numbering scheme. For racks with numerous harnesses, customer-specific identifiers can tie every of the eight duplex legs directly to the port documentation. For Pakistan, a clear port or maintenance schedule helps us confirm the correct factory-built configuration before supply.
