MMC-16 APC to 2 x MTP-8 APC Breakout Cable, 16 Fibers, OM4

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 intended for parallel optical channels where low-reflection APC connections and a direct two-way fan-out are required 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)

All three connection points use APC polish, making this model distinct from the UPC-branch alternative. The MMC and MTP connectors are female and non-pinned, and each must be paired with the correct pinned mate. Before installation, check that the equipment design expects two eight-fiber branches from a sixteen-fiber MMC port and that the channel follows harness polarity.

The 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 values support engineering of the passive link; they do not override the transceiver manufacturer's limits for total connections or fiber distance.

Standard lengths are 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft) and 3m (10ft), with custom lengths in meters or feet. Keep the breakout point accessible for inspection and avoid burying it under a tight bundle. Both MTP legs should follow similar bend and strain conditions, especially where they terminate in adjacent ports on the same panel.

Use part number 16FMMCMTPOM4 and identify the APC-to-APC breakout version when ordering. Include overall length, quantity and any branch-label scheme; custom fan-out details can be reviewed against a simple rack or port drawing.