Fiber Optic Cables

Image	Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity	Rfq
	BI0064M1A-DWB General Cable	6F 50 MM LT SINGLE JKT	0
	CG0124H1F-DWB General Cable	12F 62.5MM LT DUAL JKT ARMOR	0
	AQ0484H1F-DWB General Cable	48F SM LT DUAL JKT ARMORED	0
	FS3C02460 Belden	CTL-SCA 24F OM1 OSP LT	0
	BE0241P1R General Cable	24F 50 MM TB OFNR DISTRIBTN	0
	AP0361P1R General Cable	36F SM TB OFNR DISTRIBTN	0
	FS3H018NG Belden	FS DJHD_LT OM3 18F OSP	0
	AP0241ANU-ILPAS General Cable	24F SM TB I/0 PLN INTLK ALUM	0
	BE0101ANU.BK General Cable	10F 50 MM TB OFNP I/O DIST	0
	BL0721P1R General Cable	72F 50 MM TB OFNR DISTRIBTN	0
	FI1I002RC Belden	FI OM1 DXZ3.0 2F OFNR OR_JKT	0
	CG0064M1F-DWB General Cable	6F 62.5 MM LT SNGL JKT ARMOR	0
	FI4D012R9A Belden	FI DN_TB OM4 12F OFNR	0
	B9C016 Belden	BO2.0 8F OM3 OFNP TB	0
	FI3D048FK Belden	FI DN_TB OM3 48F OFCR_AIA	0
	FISI012P0 Belden	FI OS2 MR2.0 12F OFNP YL_JKT	0
	BL0064M1A-DWB General Cable	6F 50 MM LT OUTDOOR DUCT	0
	BL2164M1A-DWB General Cable	216F 50 MM LT OUTDOOR DUCT	0
	AP0241PNR-ILRA General Cable	24F SM TB IND RSR INTLK ALUM	0
	BE2164M1A-DWB General Cable	216F 50 MM LT SINGLE JKT	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