Fiber Optic Cables

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
FD1D048AK Belden	FD DN_TB OM1 48F OFCP_AIA	0
FDSD048PK Belden	FD DN_TB OS2 48F OFNP	13774
FS2H002NF Belden	FS DJSCA_LT OM2 2F OSP	0
FD1D012A9 Belden	FD DN_TB OM1 12F OFCP_AIA	0
FISI002LB Belden	FI INTERC OS2 2F ZH/OFNR	0
FI4M036A1 Belden	FI OM4 UM_D 36F OFCP EV_JKT	0
FI1B002PB Belden	FI BO OM1 2F OFNP	0
FDSH1445G Belden	FD DJSCA_LT OS2 144F OFCR_SCA	0
FD4D002L9 Belden	FD DN_TB OM4 2F LSZH NON_UNI	0
FI2I002PC Belden	FI OM2 DXZ3.0 2F OFNP OR_JKT	0
FI3D024R9 Belden	FI DN_TB OM3 24F OFNR	0
FD2D072LKO Belden	FD DN_TB OM2 72F LSZH	0
FD2H0965G Belden	FD DJSCA_LT OM2 96F OFCR_SCA	0
FD4D072AK Belden	FD DN_TB OM4 72F OFCP_AIA	0
FS1L024ND Belden	SJAD 24F OM1 OSP LT DRY	0
FI3M048A1 Belden	FI OM3 UM_D 48F OFCP AQ_JKT	0
FI1I012PR Belden	FI OM1 JK_RIB 12F OFNP OR_JKT	0
B9E019 Belden	BO2.0 18F OM4 OFNP TB	0
FS4L024NF Belden	FS SJAD_LT OM4 24F OSP	0
FI2D002R9 Belden	FI DN_TB OM2 2F OFNR	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