MMC-24 APC to 3 x MTP-8 UPC Breakout Cable, 24 Fibers, OM4

This 24-fiber OM4 breakout pairs an MMC APC female trunk connector with three MTP-8 UPC female branches. The assembly addresses multimode fan-out designs that require APC specifically at the MMC interface and UPC at the MTP destinations. Its 2.5mm plenum trunk and factory-controlled branches provide a compact alternative to a cassette and multiple patch cords.

Product Highlights

• MMC Female to MTP® Female, 24 Fibers
• OM4 50/125µm, bend-insensitive fiber
• MMC insertion loss ≤0.35dB, return loss ≥40/27dB (MMC/MTP®)
• Harness Polarity wiring scheme
• 2.5mm Plenum (OFNP) cable
• Standard length options: 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft)

The polish change is intentional and must be matched at every mating point. Do not connect the UPC branches to APC adapters merely because the housings fit. All four connectors on this cable are female and non-pinned. Check guide-pin arrangements and document which of the three MTP-8 branches corresponds to each destination in the 24-fiber map.

Insertion loss is 0.35dB maximum, with return loss of at least 40dB at the MMC APC end and 27dB at each MTP UPC end. OM4 attenuation is 2.3dB/km at 850nm and 0.6dB/km at 1300nm. These passive specifications should be evaluated with the optics' power budget and the other mated pairs in the installed channel.

The standard overall lengths are 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft) and 3m (10ft), with custom meter or foot lengths available. Allow enough room to route three branches without sharply bending one to reach its port. Keep the fan-out supported and mark each MTP connector before bundling the legs with other OM4 cables.

When requesting 24FMMCMTPOM4, specify the three-branch APC-to-UPC model, overall length and quantity. Custom labels can identify the MMC source and three destinations, reducing the chance of confusion with the APC-to-APC version.