MMC-16 to MMC-16 APC Jumper, 16 Fibers, OS2
For Pakistani procurement and engineering teams, the specification provides a practical basis for checking compatibility before production is requested. The 16FMMCSMF jumper links two MMC-16 APC female interfaces with sixteen OS2 fibers in a single 2.5mm plenum cable. It is engineered for dense single-mode patching where a compact connector footprint and controlled fiber layout matter as much as optical loss. G.657.A1 glass supports routing through crowded managers without abandoning single-mode bend behavior.
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 product assembly between MMC adapter positions or other non-pinned MMC interface points in a structured cabling link. Because the two interfaces are female, the mating interface must include the corresponding guide pins. It is not to be considered a general-purpose replacement for an LC duplex cord: the sixteen fibers remain in one multi-fiber interface at every end, making the optical jumper most beneficial in parallel-optics and dense panel environments.
Optical budget and routing details
Every MMC interface is specified at 0.35dB maximum insertion loss and at least 60dB return loss. Those specifications belong in the link calculation alongside each adapter and trunk in the path. The installed cable has a 10mm minimum fiber bend radius and a 20/10D dynamic/static cable bend specification; leave sufficient space behind this adapter panel to meet those limits rather than forcing the boot into a sharp turn.
Lengths, polarity and incoming inspection
Catalogue lengths are 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft) and 3m (10ft), with other lengths offered in feet or meters. This particular model uses jumper polarity, which ought to be checked against the complete optical path rather than assumed from the optical interface shape alone. Before making the connection, make certain of APC-to-APC compatibility, examine the two ferrules and review that this adapter panel key orientation matches the optical interface.
Ordering and Factory Support
Reference 16FMMCSMF with the project-specific length and number of units. For a non-standard path, specify the desired length, identification and packing specifications; our staff can further review polarity and gender against the panel layout before factory assembly. For Pakistan, a clear port or maintenance schedule helps us confirm the correct factory-built configuration before supply.
