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Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
FSMR624Y

FSMR624Y

Panduit Corporation

24-FIBER OM1 MULTIMODE OFNR (RIS

0
FSGP606Y

FSGP606Y

Panduit Corporation

6-FIBER OM1 MULTIMODE OFNP (PLEN

0
FOLRZ72

FOLRZ72

Panduit Corporation

72-FIBER OM4 10 GBE MULTIMODE OF

0
FSDR912Y

FSDR912Y

Panduit Corporation

12-FIBER OS2 OFNR (RISER) RATED

11382
FODRZ48Y

FODRZ48Y

Panduit Corporation

48-FIBER OM4 10 GBE OFNR (RISER)

0
FOKRZ96

FOKRZ96

Panduit Corporation

96-FIBER OM4 10 GBE MULTIMODE RI

0
FOMPX1AY

FOMPX1AY

Panduit Corporation

144-FIBER OM3 10 GBE MULTIMODE O

0
FOPPZ1AY

FOPPZ1AY

Panduit Corporation

144-FIBER OM4 10 GBE OFNP (PLENU

0
FOPPX06Y

FOPPX06Y

Panduit Corporation

6-FIBER OM3 10 GBE MULTIMODE OFN

0
FOLRZ04

FOLRZ04

Panduit Corporation

4-FIBER OM4 10 GBE MULTIMODE OFN

0
FSKP936

FSKP936

Panduit Corporation

36-FIBER OS2 SINGLEMODE PLENUM (

0
FONRX36Y

FONRX36Y

Panduit Corporation

36-FIBER OM3 10 GBE MULTIMODE CA

0
FOKPZ06

FOKPZ06

Panduit Corporation

6-FIBER OM4 10 GBE MULTIMODE PLE

0
FOPRX12Y

FOPRX12Y

Panduit Corporation

12-FIBER OM3 10 GBE MULTIMODE OF

0
FOKRZ48

FOKRZ48

Panduit Corporation

48-FIBER OM4 10 GBE MULTIMODE RI

0
FODRZ36Y

FODRZ36Y

Panduit Corporation

36-FIBER OM4 10 GBE OFNR (RISER)

0
FSCR902Y

FSCR902Y

Panduit Corporation

2-FIBER OS2 SINGLEMODE RISER IND

0
FOLPX96

FOLPX96

Panduit Corporation

96-FIBER OM3 10 GBE MULTIMODE OF

0
FSCR606Y

FSCR606Y

Panduit Corporation

6-FIBER OM1 MULTIMODE RISER INDO

0
FONRX24Y

FONRX24Y

Panduit Corporation

24-FIBER OM3 10 GBE MULTIMODE CA

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

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)9/125 m core/cladding, laser light source, low attenuationLong-haul telecom backbones, 5G networks
Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF)50/125 m or 62.5/125 m core, LED light source, higher dispersionData centers, local area networks (LANs)
Tight Buffered CableIndividual fiber coating with polymer, flexible for indoor useBuilding internal wiring, patch cords
Loose Tube CableWaterproof gel-filled tubes, durable for outdoor environmentsUnderground installations, aerial deployments
Ribbon Fiber CableFlat ribbon structure with multiple fibers, high-density designHigh-capacity data centers, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH)

3. Structure & Composition

A typical fiber optic cable consists of four concentric layers:

  1. Core: Glass (silica) or plastic center (5-50 m diameter) for light transmission
  2. Cladding: Lower-refractive-index material (125 m) to contain light via total internal reflection
  3. Coating: UV-cured acrylate layers (250 m total) for mechanical protection
  4. Outer Jacket: Flame-retardant polymer (PVC/LSZH) with strength members (aramid yarn, steel)

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterDescriptionImportance
Attenuation0.2-0.3 dB/km (SMF), 2.5-3.5 dB/km (MMF)Directly affects transmission distance
Bandwidth10-100 GHz km (MMF), virtually unlimited (SMF)Determines data capacity
Operating Wavelength1310nm/1550nm (SMF), 850nm/1300nm (MMF)Matches light source characteristics
Minimum Bend Radius20 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

ManufacturerRepresentative ProductsTechnical Advantages
Corning Inc.SMF-28 ULL, ClearCurve MMFUltra-low loss (0.16dB/km at 1550nm), bend-insensitive design
Prysmian GroupPrysmian OKM 2000Dry-core water-blocked cables for metro networks
Huawei OptiXtransDC908 Series800Gbps per fiber, G.654.E ultra-large core fiber
CommScopeSYSTIMAX SCQHigh-density MPO connectors, TAA compliance
Sumitomo ElectricZ-Match FiberLow-PMD (0.02ps/ km) for 400G systems

7. Selection Guidelines

  1. Determine transmission requirements: Distance, speed, and protocol (e.g., 100G Ethernet)
  2. Environmental factors: Outdoor/indoor, temperature range, potential mechanical stress
  3. Standards compliance: ITU-T G.652/G.657 for SMF, OM3/OM4/OM5 for MMF
  4. Connector types: LC, SC, MPO for different density needs
  5. 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
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