MMC-16 to MTP-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 16FMMCMTPSMF jumper includes 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 beneficial when one side of a link has adopted VSFF MMC connectivity and the other remains MTP-16. It reduces the number of intermediate components, but it does not by itself change the optical interface gender: the two interfaces are female and non-pinned. Make certain of that the mating MMC and MTP interfaces supply guide pins and that the two sides use APC polish before installation starts.
One jumper, two connector form factors
Although the optical fiber count is the identical at the two interfaces, the MMC and MTP housings have distinct physical dimensions and keying features. Installers ought to mark every end before routing so the suitable connector reaches the suitable panel. Factory jumper polarity defines the optical map across the terminated assembly; any supplementary trunk or adapter must maintain the intended transmit-to-receive routes.
Length selection and single-mode verification
The standard range is 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft) and 3m (10ft), with special lengths in feet or meters. Insertion loss is limited to 0.35dB and return loss is at least 60dB. Production testing ought to be complemented by incoming end-face inspection, since dust on either the MMC or MTP ferrule can compromise an otherwise correctly manufactured transition cord.
Ordering and Factory Support
Reference 16FMMCMTPSMF and indicate the project-specific length and number of units. For mixed MMC/MTP channels, specify the installed equipment and panel connector genders in your request so the factory can flag any interface mismatch before the patch cords are built. For Pakistan, a clear port or maintenance schedule helps us confirm the correct factory-built configuration before supply.
