Fiber Optic Cables

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
BI0241P1R General Cable	24F 50 MM TB OFNR DISTRIBTN	0
FD4D012R9 Belden	FD DN_TB OM4 12F OFNR NON_UNI	14970
FD1D024P9 Belden	FD DN_TB OM1 24F OFNP	0
FS3L072NG Belden	FS SJAD_LT OM3 72F OSP	0
FD2L012RD Belden	SJAD 12F OM2 OFNR LT DRY	0
FI2B006PB Belden	FI BO OM2 6F OFNP	0
FI4B008RB Belden	FI BO OM4 8F OFNR SU_2.0	0
FDSD048RK Belden	FD DN_TB OS2 48F OFNR	0
FI3B002LBA Belden	BO2.0 2F OM3 OFNR-ZH TB	0
AP0481A1R.BK General Cable	48F SM TB OFNR I/O DIST	0
FD2D006A9 Belden	FD DN_TB OM2 6F OFCP_AIA	0
FI4M072P1A Belden	FI OM4 UM_D 72F OFNP AQ_JKT	0
FS4H0966G Belden	FS DJSCA_LT OM4 96F OSP_SCA	0
FI4B012LB Belden	FI BO OM4 12F LSZH OFNR SU_2.0	0
FISD012R9 Belden	FI DN_TB OS2 12F OFNR	23813
FI3B002PBN Belden	BO2.0 2F OM3 OFNP INDOOR TB	0
BL0601A1R.BK General Cable	60F 50 MM TB OFNR IN/OUTDOOR	0
FS1L012NG Belden	FS_LT OM1 12F OSP UNI_12F_GEL	0
CG0064M1A-DWB General Cable	6F 62.5 MM LT SINGLE JKT	0
BL0061ANU.BK General Cable	6F 50 MM TB OFNP IN/OUT	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