Fiber Optic Cables

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
FSSH1446G Belden	FS DJSCA_LT OS2 144F OSP_SCA	0
BI0481P1Z General Cable	48F MM 50 TB OFNR LOW SMOKE	0
FD2D096PK Belden	FD DN_TB OM2 96F OFNP	0
FI1D024AJ Belden	FI DN_TB OM1 24F OFCP_AIA	0
FI2B012PB Belden	FI BO OM2 12F OFNP	0
BE0241PNU-ILPA General Cable	24F 50MM TB IND PLN INTLK ALUM	0
FI4D024F9A Belden	FI DN_TB OM4 24F OFCR_AIA	0
FS4H012NG Belden	FS HD_LT OM4 12F OSP UNI_12F	0
FDSD012A9 Belden	FD DN_TB OS2 12F OFCP_AIA	31412
B9B107 Belden	DISTR 24F OM1 OFNR-ZH TB	0
FI1B004PB Belden	FI BO OM1 4F OFNP	0
FDSL144PD Belden	SJAD 144F OS2 OFNP LT	0
FI2I001PB Belden	FI INTERC OM2-BIF 1F OFNP SX	0
FI3M048P1 Belden	FI OM3 UM_D 48F OFNP AQ_JKT	0
BL0364H1F-DWB General Cable	36F 50 MM LT ARMORED BURIAL	0
FSSL048NG Belden	FS SJAD_LT OS2 48F OSP	0
BL0964M1A-DWB General Cable	96F 50 MM LT OUTDOOR DUCT	0
BI0021PNZ General Cable	2F MM 50 TB OFNR LOW SMOKE	0
BE0364M1M-DT General Cable	36F 50MM LT OFNR I/O SNGL JKT	0
FI3B010PB Belden	FI BO OM3 10F OFNP	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