MMC-24 APC to MTP-24 UPC Jumper, 24 Fibers, OM4
For Pakistani procurement and engineering teams, the specification provides a practical basis for checking compatibility before production is requested. The 24FMMCMTPOM4 jumper combines a 24-fiber MMC APC female interface with a 24-fiber MTP UPC female interface. This mixed-polish OM4 unit is created for channels that specifically require APC at the MMC side and UPC at the MTP side. It is not to be considered interchangeable with the APC-to-APC model, even though the two products share the identical fiber count and connector families.
Product Highlights
- MMC Female to MTP® Female, 24 Fibers
- OM4 50/125μm, bend-insensitive fiber
- MMC insertion loss ≤0.35dB, return loss ≥40/20dB (MMC/MTP®)
- Jumper Polarity wiring scheme
- 2.5mm Plenum (OFNP) cable
- Standard length options: 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft)
Specifications
| Part Number | 24FMMCMTPOM4 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Connector A | US Conec MMC Female (Non-Pinned) |
| Connector B | US Conec MTP® Elite Female (Non-Pinned) |
| Polish Type | APC to UPC |
| Glass Fiber | Bend Insensitive Fiber |
| Fiber Mode | OM4 50/125μm |
| Wavelength | 850/1300nm |
| Fiber Count | 24 Fibers |
| Polarity | Jumper Polarity |
| Cable Outside Diameter (OD) | 2.5mm |
| Cable Jacket | Plenum (OFNP) |
| Min. Bend Radius (Optical Fiber) | 7.5mm |
| 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 | ≥40/20dB (MMC/MTP®) |
| Attenuation at 850nm | ≤2.3dB/km |
| Attenuation at 1300nm | ≤0.6dB/km |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to 60°C (14 to 140℉) |
| Storage Temperature | -10 to 70°C (14 to 158℉) |
Why the polish combination matters
APC and UPC end faces have distinct geometry and reflection behavior. They ought to never be forced jointly in a mating adapter. This jumper deliberately places APC on the MMC connector and UPC on the MTP Elite connector, and therefore the surrounding link must present the matching APC and UPC interfaces. Checking the polish at every end is as important as confirming 24-fiber compatibility.
Twenty-four fibers in a compact route
One 2.5mm OFNP jumper carries all 24 fibers, reducing cable bulk compared with twelve duplex patch cords. The two connectors are female and non-pinned, and factory jumper polarity controls the internal allocation. The MMC side includes at least 40dB return loss; the UPC MTP side is rated at 20dB minimum, with 0.35dB maximum insertion loss for the terminated assembly.
Ordering and installing the correct version
Standard choices are 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft) and 3m (10ft), plus special lengths in feet or meters. Mark this APC-to-UPC version explicitly in rack documentation to distinguish it from APC-to-APC patch cords. Throughout installation, examine the ferrules, observe the key orientation and maintain the 7.5mm minimum optical-fiber bend radius around the MMC and MTP boots.
Ordering and Factory Support
Reference 24FMMCMTPOM4 and explicitly make certain of the APC-to-UPC specification, length and number of units. A simple port layout showing the MMC and MTP mating interfaces will help prevent an accidental substitution with the APC-to-APC version. For Pakistan, a clear port or maintenance schedule helps us confirm the correct factory-built configuration before supply.
