Kenyan network installers should begin with the actual mating interfaces and site fiber records before assigning this product to a link. This 16-fiber OM4 breakout uses APC polish at the MMC connector and at both MTP-8 connectors. One compact MMC female interface fans out to two MTP Elite female interfaces over bend-insensitive multimode fiber. It is suited to parallel optical channels where low-reflection APC connections and a direct two-way fan-out are specified without intermediate cassette hardware.
Product Highlights
- MMC Female to MTP® Female, 16 Fibers
- OM4 50/125μm, bend-insensitive fiber
- MMC insertion loss ≤0.35dB, return loss ≥40/45dB (MMC/MTP®)
- Harness Polarity wiring scheme
- 2.5mm Plenum (OFNP) cable
- Standard length options: 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft)
Specifications
| Part Number | 16FMMCMTPOM4 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Bend Insensitive Fiber |
| Fiber Mode | OM4 50/125μm |
| Wavelength | 850/1300nm |
| Fiber Count | 16 Fibers |
| Polarity | Harness 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 | ≥40/45dB (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℉) |
Consistent APC interfaces across the assembly
All three link points use APC polish, making the model distinct from the UPC-branch alternative. The MMC and MTP connectors are female and non-pinned, and each must be paired with the appropriate pinned mate. Before deployment, verify that the connected equipment design expects two eight-fiber branches from a sixteen-fiber MMC port and that the path follows harness polarity.
Multimode optical performance
The cable assembly has 0.35dB maximum insertion loss. Minimum return loss is 40dB at the MMC interface and 45dB at the MTP APC interfaces, with OM4 attenuation specified at 850nm and 1300nm. These ratings support engineering of the passive channel; they never override the transceiver manufacturer’s limits for full connections or fiber distance.
Branch routing and length choices
Regular lengths are 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft) and 3m (10ft), with project-specific lengths in feet or meters. Keep the breakout point accessible for inspection and avoid burying it under a tight bundle. Both MTP legs should adhere to alike bend and strain conditions, especially where they terminate in adjacent ports on the matching panel.
Ordering and Factory Support
Use part number 16FMMCMTPOM4 and define the APC-to-APC breakout variant at the ordering stage. List full length, number of units and any branch-label scheme; made-to-order fan-out information can usually be reviewed against a simple rack or port plan. Project support for Kenya and East Africa is available to reconcile the ordered configuration with the intended installation.