Fiber Optic Cables

Image	Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity	Rfq
	FDSL096PD Belden	SJAD 96F OS2 OFNP LT	0
	FD2L048RD Belden	SJAD 48F OM2 OFNR LT DRY	0
	FI1I001LC Belden	FI INTERC OM1 1F OFNR-LS SX	0
	FS3L012NF Belden	FS SJAD_LT OM3 12F OSP	0
	FDSD004P9 Belden	FD DN_TB OS2 4F OFNP	0
	FSSH096NG Belden	FS DJHD_LT OS2 96F OSP	0
	FI2D144RK Belden	FI DN_TB OM2 144F OFNR	0
	FI4M096P8 Belden	FI MINID OM4 96F OFNP SU_2.0	0
	FI2I002LC Belden	FI INTERC OM2 2F ZH/OFNR	0
	FI4B002PBA Belden	FI BO OM4 2F OFNP	0
	FS2H0726G Belden	FS DJSCA_LT OM2 72F OSP_SCA	0
	FD1D008R9 Belden	FD DN_TB OM1 8F OFNR	0
	FD1D004L9O Belden	FD DN_TB OM1 4F LSZH	0
	FI3B008RB Belden	FI BO OM3 8F OFNR SU_2.0	0
	FSSC010N0 Belden	FS CTL_LT OS2 10F OSP	0
	FS3H036NG Belden	FS HD_LT OM3 36F OFN UNI_12F	0
	FI4M036L2 Belden	FI OM4 M_D 36F LSZH EV_JKT	0
	FDSD024AJ Belden	FD DN_TB OS2 24F OFCP_AIA	0
	FI4M024L2 Belden	FI OM4 M_D 24F LSZH EV_JKT	0
	FI2D048FK Belden	FI DN_TB OM2 48F OFCR_AIA	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