Kenyan network installers should begin with the actual mating interfaces and site fiber records before assigning this product to a link. This MMC-16 to MTP-16 jumper connects two dissimilar multi-fiber form factors over sixteen OM4 fibers. The MMC interface and MTP Elite end are both APC female, and the bend-insensitive multimode cable uses a 2.5mm plenum jacket. It offers a direct, compact patching version between MMC infrastructure and current MTP-16 multimode 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®)
- Jumper 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 | 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 | ≥40/45dB (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℉) |
Practical role in a multimode channel
The cable assembly suits migrations where MMC panels are being introduced without replacing every MTP-based link. A single factory-built jumper avoids an extra adapter pair that would otherwise be needed to convert form factors. It remains essential to verify that the active equipment or cassette presents the appropriate pinned mates and that the path requires APC at both connector ends.
Connector-specific return-loss requirements
Whereas the MTP APC interface is specified for at least 45dB; maximum insertion loss across the cable assembly is 0.35dB, the MMC interface is specified for at least 40dB return loss. Keeping independent connector ratings in the documentation makes diagnostics more meaningful. OM4 attenuation is 2.3dB/km at 850nm and 0.6dB/km at 1300nm, with actual arrangement reach set by the optics.
Installation length and cable care
Pick from 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft) and 3m (10ft) standard versions, or ask for a made-to-order meter or foot length. Never pull the cable assembly by either connector boot during routing. Support the 2.5mm cable through the manager, preserve the 7.5mm fiber bend allowance and keep dust caps fitted until both end faces have been inspected.
Ordering and Factory Support
Order by part number 16FMMCMTPOM4 with length and number of units. Made-to-order markings can define the MMC and MTP ends independently, which is helpful when various transition leads occupy the matching panel; ask for this marking when submitting the order. Project support for Kenya and East Africa is available to reconcile the ordered configuration with the intended installation.