Fiber Optic Cables

Image	Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity	Rfq
	FI3D096AK Belden	FI DN_TB OM3 96F OFCP_AIA	0
	FISD024F9 Belden	FI DN_TB OS2 24F OFCR_AIA	0
	FS1L024NG Belden	FS_LT OM1 24F OSP UNI_12F_GEL	0
	B9E244 Belden	D-AIA 36F OM4 OFCP TB	0
	B9E004 Belden	DUPLX3.0 2F OM4 OFNP TB	0
	FD4D072PK Belden	DISTR 72F OM4 OFNP IN/OUT BLK	0
	FD4D002L9A Belden	FD DN_TB OM4 2F LSZH	0
	FI2D012R9 Belden	FI DN_TB OM2 12F OFNR	0
	B96919 Belden	DUPLX3.0 2F OM1 OFNP TB	0
	FI4M144P1A Belden	FI OM4 UM_D 144F OFNP AQ_JKT	0
	FI4B010RBA Belden	FI BO OM4 10F OFNR	0
	FSSH036NG Belden	FS DJHD_LT OS2 36F OSP	0
	FS4H048NG Belden	FS DJHD_LT OM4 48F OSP	0
	FS1C012N0 Belden	FS CTL_LT OM1 12F OSP	0
	FI4D024R9 Belden	FI OM4 DIST 24F OFNR EV_JKT	0
	FISD144RK Belden	FI DN_TB OS2 144F OFNR	0
	FDSL072RG Belden	FD SJAD_LT OS2 72F OFNR	0
	FISM012P2 Belden	FI OS2 UM_D 12F OFNP YL_JKT	0
	FD3L006RF Belden	FD SJAD_LT OM3 6F OFNR	0
	FS2H024NG Belden	FS DJHD_LT OM2 24F OSP	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