Kenyan network installers should begin with the actual mating interfaces and site fiber records before assigning this product to a link. This OM4 variant of the MMC-16 to MMC-16 jumper carries sixteen multimode fibers between two APC female MMC connectors. Its 2.5mm magenta-range plenum structure is suited to dense in-rack and row-level cabling, whereas bend-insensitive OM4 glass supports 850/1300nm multimode links. The pre-terminated design removes field polishing from a sixteen-fiber installation.
Product Highlights
- MMC Female to MMC Female, 16 Fibers
- OM4 50/125μm, bend-insensitive fiber
- MMC insertion loss ≤0.35dB, return loss ≥40dB
- Jumper Polarity wiring scheme
- 2.5mm Plenum (OFNP) cable
- Standard length options: 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft)
Specifications
| Part Number | 16FMMCOM4 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Bend Insensitive Fiber |
| Fiber Mode | OM4 50/125μm |
| Wavelength | 850/1300nm |
| Fiber Count | 16 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 | ≥40dB |
| 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℉) |
A compact multimode patching interface
The jumper cable is developed for MMC-based panels and equipment interfaces that need sixteen fibers in one small link. Both cable ends are non-pinned females and must mate with the proper pinned interface. Compared with breaking the channel into eight independent duplex leads, a single MMC jumper can simplify dressing and port identification, provided the connected equipment is designed around the matching fiber layout.
OM4 loss and reflection values
Maximum insertion loss is 0.35dB and minimum return loss is 40dB for this OM4 APC product. The specified attenuation is 2.3dB/km at 850nm and 0.6dB/km at 1300nm. These are cable and connector characteristics, not a promise of transceiver reach; the permissible channel length still relies on the optical module, wavelength and full number of mated connections.
Choosing the length and managing the boot
Obtainable regular lengths are 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft) and 3m (10ft), and made-to-order meter or foot lengths can usually be manufactured. Specify a length that reaches the pathway without leaving a tight coil behind the adapter panel. Retain the 7.5mm minimum optical-fiber bend radius and respect the stated cable bend limits, notably where various VSFF jumpers share one manager.
Ordering and Factory Support
At the ordering stage 16FMMCOM4, state the length, number of units and any project markings. If the channel includes MMC-to-MTP leads or a breakout elsewhere, send the path plan so fiber mode and polarity can usually be checked as one arrangement. Project support for Kenya and East Africa is available to reconcile the ordered configuration with the intended installation.