Fiber Optic Cables

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
CG0121ANU.BK General Cable	12F 62.5 MM TB OFNP I/O DIST	0
FI2D036FJ Belden	FI DN_TB OM2 36F OFCR_AIA	0
FI3D048AK Belden	FI DN_TB OM3 48F OFCP_AIA	0
B96576 Belden	TACT 24F OS2 BLK	0
33578511000002 HARTING	CBL FIBER OPTIC HYB 50M	0
FS2C008N0 Belden	FS CTL_LT OM2 8F OSP	0
BL0244M1D-DT General Cable	24F 50 MM LT OFNP IN/OUT	0
FI4D048PK Belden	FI DN_TB OM4 48F OFNP UNI_12F	9906
BI0241ANR.BK General Cable	24F 50 MM TB OFNR I/O DIST	0
FS1H1446G Belden	FS DJSCA_LT OM1 144F OSP_SCA	0
FISD004R9 Belden	FI DN_TB OS2 4F OFNR	0
FOWNZ36 Panduit Corporation	36-FIBER OM4 10 GBE MULTIMODE NO	0
FD4H0965G Belden	FD DJSCA_LT OM4 96F OFCR_SCA	0
BI0361P1Z General Cable	36F MM 50 TB OFNR LOW SMOKE	0
FS1L144NG Belden	FS SJAD_LT OM1 144F OSP	0
FISD096FK Belden	FI DN_TB OS2 96F OFCR_AIA	0
BE1441A1R.BK General Cable	144F 50 MM TB OFNR I/O DIST	0
FI4M024A1A Belden	FI OM4 UM_D 24F OFCP AQ_JKT	0
FI4M024A1 Belden	FI OM4 UM_D 24F OFCP EV_JKT	0
BL0023H1A-DWB General Cable	2F 50/125 MM LT AERIAL/BURIAL	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