Fiber Optic Cables

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
FSSH012NG Belden	FS HD_LT OS2 12F OFN	0
FI2D036RK Belden	FI DN_TB OM2 36F OFNR	0
FSSL144ND Belden	FS LTUBE OS2 144F OSP	0
CG0061ANR General Cable	6F 62.5 MM TB OFNR IN/OUTDOOR	0
BE0604H1A-DWB General Cable	N0F 50 MM LT DUAL JKT	0
FI4B006RBA Belden	FI BO OM4 6F OFNR	0
FI4D024P9 Belden	FI OM4 DIST OFNP EV_JKT	11949
BL0081ANU.BK General Cable	8F 50 MM TB OFNP IN/OUT DIST	0
FS3L036NG Belden	FS SD_LT OM3 36F OSP	0
FSSL024ND Belden	SJAD_24F OS2 DB OSP BLK	0
FI1D072FK Belden	FI DN_TB OM1 72F OFCR_AIA	0
FD1D012L9 Belden	FD DN_TB OM1 12F LSZH NON_UNI	0
FI4D008R9 Belden	FI DN_TB OM4 8F OFNR NON_UNI	0
FS3L144ND Belden	SJAD 144F OM3 OSP LT DRY	0
FDSD096LK Belden	FD DN_TB OS2 96F LSZH UNI_12F	0
FI4I002RB Belden	FI INTERC OM4 2F OFNR DX_2.0	0
FI1I001PB Belden	FI INTERC OM1 1F OFNP SX_2.0	0
FD1L144RD Belden	SJAD 144F OM1 OFNR LT DRY	0
BI0241ANR-ILRA General Cable	24F 50 TB I/O RSR INTLK ALUM	0
FS1L072ND Belden	SJAD 72F OM1 OSP LT DRY	0

Fiber Optic Cables

1. Overview

Fiber optic cables are advanced transmission media that use light pulses to carry data through flexible glass or plastic fibers. They enable high-speed, long-distance communication with superior bandwidth and immunity to electromagnetic interference. As critical infrastructure in modern technology, these cables support global internet connectivity, telecommunications networks, and high-precision industrial systems.

2. Main Types & Functional Classification

Type	Functional Features	Application Examples
Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)	9/125 m core/cladding, laser light source, low attenuation	Long-haul telecom backbones, 5G networks
Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF)	50/125 m or 62.5/125 m core, LED light source, higher dispersion	Data centers, local area networks (LANs)
Tight Buffered Cable	Individual fiber coating with polymer, flexible for indoor use	Building internal wiring, patch cords
Loose Tube Cable	Waterproof gel-filled tubes, durable for outdoor environments	Underground installations, aerial deployments
Ribbon Fiber Cable	Flat ribbon structure with multiple fibers, high-density design	High-capacity data centers, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH)

3. Structure & Composition

A typical fiber optic cable consists of four concentric layers:

Core: Glass (silica) or plastic center (5-50 m diameter) for light transmission
Cladding: Lower-refractive-index material (125 m) to contain light via total internal reflection
Coating: UV-cured acrylate layers (250 m total) for mechanical protection
Outer Jacket: Flame-retardant polymer (PVC/LSZH) with strength members (aramid yarn, steel)

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Description	Importance
Attenuation	0.2-0.3 dB/km (SMF), 2.5-3.5 dB/km (MMF)	Directly affects transmission distance
Bandwidth	10-100 GHz km (MMF), virtually unlimited (SMF)	Determines data capacity
Operating Wavelength	1310nm/1550nm (SMF), 850nm/1300nm (MMF)	Matches light source characteristics
Minimum Bend Radius	20 cable diameter (standard), 10 (bend-insensitive fibers)	Prevents microbending losses
Temperature Range	-40 C to +70 C (standard), -55 C to +85 C (specialty)	Ensures reliability in extreme conditions

5. Application Fields

Telecommunications: Core/backbone networks, submarine cables
Data Centers: Inter-server connections (400Gbps/800Gbps systems)
Medical: Endoscopy imaging, surgical lasers
Military: Secure communication systems, radar
Energy: Power grid monitoring, oil/gas pipeline sensing

6. Leading Manufacturers & Products

Manufacturer	Representative Products	Technical Advantages
Corning Inc.	SMF-28 ULL, ClearCurve MMF	Ultra-low loss (0.16dB/km at 1550nm), bend-insensitive design
Prysmian Group	Prysmian OKM 2000	Dry-core water-blocked cables for metro networks
Huawei OptiXtrans	DC908 Series	800Gbps per fiber, G.654.E ultra-large core fiber
CommScope	SYSTIMAX SCQ	High-density MPO connectors, TAA compliance
Sumitomo Electric	Z-Match Fiber	Low-PMD (0.02ps/ km) for 400G systems

7. Selection Guidelines

Determine transmission requirements: Distance, speed, and protocol (e.g., 100G Ethernet)
Environmental factors: Outdoor/indoor, temperature range, potential mechanical stress
Standards compliance: ITU-T G.652/G.657 for SMF, OM3/OM4/OM5 for MMF
Connector types: LC, SC, MPO for different density needs
Lifecycle cost analysis: Consider maintenance, scalability, and future-proofing (e.g., bend-insensitive fibers)

8. Industry Trends

Key developments shaping the future of fiber optics include:

Mass adoption of 400Gbps+ systems driving SMF demand
Expansion of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks with XGS-PON technology
Integration of AI-driven OTDR monitoring for real-time fault detection
Development of hollow-core fibers (HCF) enabling 0.1dB/km attenuation
5G infrastructure requiring massive MIMO antenna fiberization
Green manufacturing trends reducing halogenated materials