MMC-16 to MMC-16 APC Jumper, 16 FibersMMC-16 to MMC-16 APC Jumper, 16 Fibers, OM4
Singapore high-density designs should assess this item together with panel access, cable routing and the complete optical loss allowance. 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; concurrently, bend-insensitive OM4 glass supports 850/1300nm multimode links. The production-terminated design removes field polishing from a sixteen-fiber deployment.
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 completed jumper is optimized 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 distinct duplex leads, a single MMC jumper may simplify dressing and port identification, provided the connected equipment is designed around the corresponding fiber mapping.
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 is set by the optical module, wavelength and overall number of mated connections.
Choosing the length and managing the boot
Obtainable standard cable lengths are 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft) and 3m (10ft), and customized meter or foot lengths may also be manufactured. Define a length that reaches the pathway without leaving a tight coil behind the patch panel. Preserve the 7.5mm minimum optical-fiber bend radius and respect the stated cable bend limits, above all where multiple VSFF jumpers share one manager.
Ordering and Factory Support
When requesting production 16FMMCOM4, state the length, quantity 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 may also be checked as one arrangement. Singapore and regional project orders can be reviewed for interface compatibility, packing details and delivery coordination.
