Fiber Optic Cables

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
EFA04-34-P01 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	CORNER GUIDE & PADS,BLACK,30MM R	0
EFA04-64-ASS Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	ISOLATOR CLIP & PAD,YELLOW,	133
PS-3A-X/USL FinishAdapt	FIBER SPLICE SLEEVE 2.9 X 60MM	0
OFSH-4-1-01LA Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	OPT FIBER SPLICE HOLDER NAT	87
MOFNSB-2-01A-RT Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	SADDLE/BASE MINI OPTICAL FIBER	0
OFSP-10-45 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	OPT FIBER SPLICE PROTECTOR 1.77"	196
EFA04-25-001 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	FIBER ARRAY TRAY,BLACK	41
EFA04-61-ASS Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	ISOLATOR CLIP & PAD,RED,6MM	478
EFA04-23-001 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	FIBER RL,BLACK,40MM RAD,6.35MM S	392
OFSH-4-1-19LA Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	FIBER SPLICE HOLDR W/ADH PAD NAT	137
EFA04-63-ASS Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	ISOLATOR CLIP & PAD,GREEN,5.5MM	274
EFA04-71-P02 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	SPLICE CLIP & PADS,BLACK,3.4MM	80
EFA04-34-003 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	CORNER GUIDE,BLK,40MM RAD,4.8MM	0
MOFNSP-2-01 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	FIBER SADDLE,SELF MNT,NATURAL	960
EFA04-27-ASS Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	FIBER REEL STANDOFF W/RIVET,BLAC	0
OFS90-30R Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	FIBER HOLDER 90DEG SEGMENT NAT	1094
MOFNSA-2-19 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	FIBER WIRE SDL,ARROW MNT,NATURAL	2977
EFA04-04-ASS Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	FIBER REEL,BLACK,25MM RAD,4MM SP	425
FOSMM Panduit Corporation	FIBER OPTIC SPLICE MODULE 12 MEC	150
EFA04-71-002 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	SPLICE CLIP,BLACK,3.4MM	0

Fiber Optic Cables

Fiber optic cables are physical transmission media that use light signals to transmit data. Composed of glass or plastic fibers, they enable high-speed, long-distance communication with minimal signal loss. As critical infrastructure in modern telecommunications, data centers, and industrial systems, fiber optics have become essential for meeting growing demands for bandwidth and network reliability.

Type	Structural Features	Key Functions	Application Examples
Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)	9/125 m core/cladding diameter, laser light source	Long-distance transmission, low attenuation	Telecom backbone networks, FTTH
Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF)	50/125 m or 62.5/125 m core, LED light source	High bandwidth over short distances	Data centers, LAN connections
Tight Buffered Cable	Individual fiber coating with UV-resistant polymer	Flexible indoor/outdoor use	Building interconnects, premise networks
Loose Tube Cable	Fibers housed in protective gel-filled tubes	Environmental protection, mechanical strength	Underground installations, aerial networks
Ribbon Fiber Cable	Flat arrays of fibers in stacked ribbons	High-density connectivity	Massive data centers, 5G backhaul

A typical fiber optic cable comprises four primary components:

Core: Glass or plastic center (50-9 m diameter) carrying light signals
Cladding: Lower-refractive-index material surrounding core (125 m)
Coating: UV-cured acrylate layers for mechanical protection
Strength Members: Aramid yarns or steel wires for tensile resistance
Outer Jacket: PVC or LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) material for environmental protection

Parameter	Description	Importance
Attenuation (dB/km)	Signal loss per kilometer	Determines maximum transmission distance
Bandwidth (MHz km)	Data-carrying capacity	Defines network speed capabilities
Core Diameter	Physical size of the light-conducting region	Impacts light propagation modes
Operating Temperature	Functional temperature range (-40 C to +70 C)	Environmental durability
Bend Radius	Minimum allowable cable bending radius	Prevents signal degradation from physical stress

Telecommunications: 5G networks, submarine cables, central offices
Data Centers: Server racks, backbone switches, storage area networks
Medical: Endoscopy equipment, imaging devices
Industrial: Factory automation, oil & gas monitoring
Transportation: High-speed rail signaling, airport navigation systems

Manufacturer	Representative Product	Key Features
CommScope	OM5 WideBand Fiber	Supports 4-wave division multiplexing (WDM)
Fujikura	10MMF-100-0.22dB Fiber	Ultra-low loss multimode for data centers
Huawei	OptiX OSN 9800	400Gbps coherent optical transmission platform
3M	CFX-LC Duplex Connector	Field-installable optical connectors
OFS Fitel	ClearCurve Multi-Fiber Cable	Micro-bend resistant indoor/outdoor solution

Key considerations for fiber optic cable selection:

Transmission requirements: Distance, bandwidth, and signal loss budget
Environmental conditions: Temperature extremes, moisture exposure, rodent risks
Installation methodology: Aerial, underground, or indoor routing
Network architecture: Point-to-point, ring, or star topologies
Cost optimization: Balancing initial investment vs long-term maintenance

Case Study: For a 10km metropolitan data center interconnect, select single-mode fiber with bend-insensitive design (ITU-T G.657.A1), LSZH jacket, and dual-fiber redundancy.

Increased adoption of 400Gbps+ optical transceivers
Expansion of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks
Growth of bend-insensitive fiber for complex installations
Advancements in space-division multiplexing (SDM) technology
Integration of AI for real-time fiber network monitoring

Market projections indicate a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2% through 2027, driven by 5G deployment and cloud computing expansion.