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MMC Connector Assembly

using the new TMT Ferrule
specific fixturing and tooling

Next generation architectures are driving the need for optical connectivity solutions requiring greater fiber density that can be achieved even by the popular MPO format.

VIEW fixturing and tooling list

US Conec’s MMC connector enables solutions that minimize the space required across multiple applications, including structured cabling, high fiber count data center interconnects, transceivers and on-board optics. The MMC Connector uses the new TMT Ferrule to offer high density and low insertion loss connectivity by combining a new, reduced size, MT-style ferrule (TMT) with a "very small form factor" connector body about half the size of the traditional MPO. The TMT ferrule format is compliant with the IEC 61755 and 61754 precision alignment structure for MT and MT-16 Ferrules, and thus is intermateable with existing MPO connector formats.

Assembly of the MMC Connector is very similar to the assembly of MPO connectors. However, since the TMT ferrule has different dimensions, much of the standard production equipment will require TMT-specific fixturing and tooling in order to assemble.

Fiber Optic Center is the industry connection to the recommended TMT materials and equipment designed specifically for TMT assemblies. Integrating our manufacturing knowledge into our customers’ worldwide operations begins with the best practices and selections listed below on this page.


Distributing Recommended Materials and Equipment Designed Specifically for TMT Assemblies from Trusted Manufacturers


MMC Connector Fixture and Tooling

Tooling

  1. US Conec Fiber Holder - 12 Fiber
    US Conec Fiber Holder - 12 Fiber
    Features:
    • Mechanical strain relief doors for ribbon and cable exit
    • Optimized for multi-fiber connector termination
    Applications:
    • Cabl...
  2. US Conec Fiber Holder - 16 Fiber
    US Conec Fiber Holder - 16 Fiber
    The US Conec 16 Fiber Holder assists in the fiber termination process by securing 16 ribbon fibers or loose fibers into position for fiber stripping and fiber cleaving processes. The TMT fib...

Epoxy

  1. LOCTITE® 4861™ Prism® Instant Adhesive, Cyanoacrylate, Room Temperature Humidity Cure (20g)
    LOCTITE® 4861™ Prism® Instant Adhesive, Cyanoacrylate, Room Temperature Humidity Cure (20g)
    LOCTITE® 4861™ Prism® Instant Adhesive is a medium viscosity, semi-flexible, and clear adhesive designed for bonding difficult materials. It is specially formulated to provide flexible b...

Epoxy Curing

  1. Domaille Universal Cure Oven 24-position Horizontal TMT Tray
    Domaille Universal Cure Oven 24-position Horizontal TMT Tray
    Domaille Universal Cure Ovens are designed to maximize productivity when curing epoxy on single and multi-fiber connectors. It utilizes a modular carrier tray for efficient assembly and load...
  2. Domaille CO-6500 Epoxy Curing Oven with TMT Tray - 110V
    Domaille CO-6500 Epoxy Curing Oven with TMT Tray - 110V
    The Domaille Engineering CO-6500 Universal Epoxy Curing Oven (110/120V) featuring a 24-position TMT ferrule Horizontal Tray, is specifically designed for curing 24 TMT ferrules simultaneousl...

Crimp

  1. US Conec MMC Crimp Die and Guide Kit - 2.0-2.5mm Round
    US Conec MMC Crimp Die and Guide Kit - 2.0-2.5mm Round
    US Conec Crimp Dies play a crucial role in shaping and securing MDC or MMC connectors during the crimping process, ensuring a reliable and durable optical connection. These interchangeable c...

Fiber Cleaving

  1. Phenix fibersect.multi.2™, Mechanical Connector Cleaver for Multi-Fiber Connectors
    Phenix fibersect.multi.2™, Mechanical Connector Cleaver for Multi-Fiber Connectors
    The fibersect.multi.2™ quickly cuts off the epoxy and fibers protruding from the face of connector ferrules during the installation process. It produces a flat cut close to the MT ferrule ...

Polishing

  1. Domaille APM-HDC-5400 Programmable Polishing Machine
    Domaille APM-HDC-5400 Programmable Polishing Machine
    New Features
    • Polishing pressure capability up to 24lbs
    • Bi-directional polishing platen capability for increased process flexibility
    • Improved overarm and ha...
  2. Domaille ABRASAVE 'C' TMT/APC 24-Port Polishing Fixture - Rapid Clamp
    Domaille ABRASAVE 'C' TMT/APC 24-Port Polishing Fixture - Rapid Clamp
    The MT-EZR Rapid Clamp from Domaille Engineering is specially designed to reduce loading time, while minimizing protrusion height variation, maximizing yields and extends polishing film life...
  3. Domaille 5400  Automated Polisher Suite - Full Package
    Domaille 5400 Automated Polisher Suite - Full Package
    The Domaille 5400 Automated Fiber Optic Polishing Machine Suite includes all the individual components seamlessly integrated to provide an automated fiber optic polishing solution. Each comp...
  4. Domaille APM-HDC-2500 Fiber Optic Polishing Machine
    Domaille APM-HDC-2500 Fiber Optic Polishing Machine
    The Domaille APM-HDC-2500 Optical Fiber Polishing Machine is an excellent alternative to our top-tier model, providing for your basic fiber optic polishing needs. Designed and built with Dom...

End Face Geometry Testing

  1. DORC ZX-1 Series Single & Multifiber Interferometer
    DORC ZX-1 Series Single & Multifiber Interferometer
    DORC’s latest version of their multifiber interferometer is now capable of measuring 16/32 fiber MT ferrules and because the endface of a multifiber connector covers a much larger area, th...

Visual Inspection

  1. Domaille OptiSpec® 200x, 425x and 875x Video Microscope (w/ Slide)
    Domaille OptiSpec® 200x, 425x and 875x Video Microscope (w/ Slide)
    The Domaille Engineering OptiSpec® DE2503 video microscope is designed for large and small fiber optic cable assembly companies. The DE2503 accommodates bare fiber inspection as well as all...
  2. Viavi FVAi 200/400x LWD Digital Inspection Scope, 3.5" LCD
    Viavi FVAi 200/400x LWD Digital Inspection Scope, 3.5" LCD
    The new FVAi digital bench-top microscope is the ideal inspection solution for fiber connector production. It gives users a single system that is scalable to optimize throughput at any stage...
  3. Viavi FMAX Series TMT/APC Adapter
    Viavi FMAX Series TMT/APC Adapter
    The Viavi FMAX Series adapters represent the next generation of adapters specifically designed for patch cord inspection, making them highly recommended for new deployments and projects. The...
  4. Viavi FMAX Series MMC/APC Adapter
    Viavi FMAX Series MMC/APC Adapter
    FMAX Series adapters are the next generation of adapters directed for patch cord inspection and are highly recommended for new deployments and projects. These adapters connect to the FVA, FV...
  5. Viavi FVAm MT Digital Inspection Scope w/ Touchscreen Display
    Viavi FVAm MT Digital Inspection Scope w/ Touchscreen Display
    The FVAm benchtop series are the industry’s first all-in-one benchtop inspection and analysis microscope for MPO and other multi-fiber connectors. FVAm completely automates every step of t...
  6. Viavi FMAG Series MCC Adapter
    Viavi FMAG Series MCC Adapter
    The Viavi FMAG Series adapters are designed for patch cord inspection. They connect to the FVAm Bench-top Microscope. FMAG Series connector adapters utilize a magnetic connection so operator...
  7. Viavi FMAG Series TMT Adapter
    Viavi FMAG Series TMT Adapter
    The Viavi FMAG Series adapters are designed for patch cord inspection. They connect to the FVAm Bench-top Microscope. FMAG Series connector adapters utilize a magnetic connection so operator...
  8. Viavi Sidewinder MMC-APC Adapter Tip
    Viavi Sidewinder MMC-APC Adapter Tip
    The MMC-APC Connector Adapter Tip for the FiberChek Sidewinder™ Optical Inspection Probe effectively inspects and analyzes MMC-APC connectors to ensure no debris or damage is present on th...
  9. Dimension Smartcheck TMT (12/24 Fiber) Ferrule Adapter
    Dimension Smartcheck TMT (12/24 Fiber) Ferrule Adapter
    The Dimension TMT Ferrule Adapter (12/24 Fiber) is designed for use with the SmartCheck Intelligent Fiber Endface Inspector, facilitating easy inspection and analysis of TMT ferrules.
    ...
  10. Dimension Smartcheck MMC (12/24 Fiber) Connector Adapter - Female
    Dimension Smartcheck MMC (12/24 Fiber) Connector Adapter - Female
    The Dimension MMC Connector Female Adapter (12/24 Fiber) is designed for use with the SmartCheck Intelligent Fiber Endface Inspector, facilitating easy inspection and analysis of MMC connect...
  11. Dimension Smartcheck MMC (12/24 Fiber) Connector Adapter - Male
    Dimension Smartcheck MMC (12/24 Fiber) Connector Adapter - Male
    The Dimension MMC Connector Male Adapter (12/24 Fiber) is designed for use with the SmartCheck Intelligent Fiber Endface Inspector, facilitating easy inspection and analysis of MMC connector...
  12. Dimension Smartcheck MMC (16 Fiber) Connector Adapter - Female
    Dimension Smartcheck MMC (16 Fiber) Connector Adapter - Female
    The Dimension MMC Connector Female Adapter (16 Fiber) is designed for use with the SmartCheck Intelligent Fiber Endface Inspector, facilitating easy inspection and analysis of MMC connectors...
  13. Dimension Smartcheck MMC (16 Fiber) Connector Adapter - Male
    Dimension Smartcheck MMC (16 Fiber) Connector Adapter - Male
    The Dimension MMC Connector Male Adapter (16 Fiber) is designed for use with the SmartCheck Intelligent Fiber Endface Inspector, facilitating easy inspection and analysis of MMC connectors.<...

Optical Testing

  1. Viavi MAP-300 TMT Detector Adapter - Locking Style
    Viavi MAP-300 TMT Detector Adapter - Locking Style
    The award-winning Viavi MAP-Series platform provides manufacturers with a scalable solution that can be flexibly adapted to all fiber optic connector types and process workflows. The Viavi A...
  2. Viavi MAP-300 MMC Detector Adapter - Locking Style
    Viavi MAP-300 MMC Detector Adapter - Locking Style
    The award-winning Viavi MAP-Series platform provides manufacturers with a scalable solution that can be flexibly adapted to all fiber optic connector types and process workflows. The Viavi A...
  3. Viavi MAP-300 3-Slot Mainframe
    Viavi MAP-300 3-Slot Mainframe
    3 Slot 3U Half 19-in LightTest Benchtop Mainframe

    From the original Multiple Application Platform (MAP) system re...
  4. Viavi MAP-300 SM 1x12 Switch (dual width)
    Viavi MAP-300 SM 1x12 Switch (dual width)
    For the first time, the performance and repeatability found in large, fixed format 19-inch Viavi rack-mount systems are available in a modular plug-in or tray. Manufacturing engineers no lon...
  5. Viavi MAP-300 SM IL/RL (1310/1550nm)
    Viavi MAP-300 SM IL/RL (1310/1550nm)
    One single-slot module contains up to four sources (1310, 1490, 1550, 1625 nm), and integrated power meter, and an optional 2x2 optical switch for automated bidirectional testing.

Cleaning

  1. Viavi CleanBlastPRO Fiber Cleaning System
    Viavi CleanBlastPRO Fiber Cleaning System
    CleanBlastPRO is the latest automated fiber end-face cleaning system from VIAVI Solutions. Based on the original concept from its predecessor, the CleanBlastPRO has been redesigned from the ...
  2. NTT-AT Single Slot Cleaning Cassette (Universal w/o pins)
    NTT-AT Single Slot Cleaning Cassette (Universal w/o pins)
    The NTT-AT Cleaning Kit is a dry cloth cleaning system that provides excellent cleaning performance and can be configured to clean male and female MT, male and female MT-RJ or single fiber c...
  3. NTT-AT Cleaning Cassette (MTP/MPO Male)
    NTT-AT Cleaning Cassette (MTP/MPO Male)
    The NTT-AT Cleaning Kit is a dry cloth cleaning system that provides excellent cleaning performance and can be configured to clean male and female MT, male and female MT-RJ or single fiber c...