Fiber Optic Cables

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
EFA04-60-R01 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	STRAIGHT GUIDE & 2 RIVETS,BLACK,	300
FXFACLLDB25T Belden	FX ASSEM CLIP LC_DX 25/PK BG	0
2524-FT 3M	FUSION SPLICE ORGANIZER TRAY	0
2521-FL 3M	FIBRLOK SPLICE INSERT (2/PKG)	0
OFCBUGB-00 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	OPT FIBER CABLE BR/OUT BOX SILV	0
EFA04-23-ASS Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	FIBER REEL & PADS,BLACK,40 MM RA	0
IF-C-S4 Industrial Fiber Optics, Inc.	CONNECTOR SPLICE FIBER OPTIC	0
OFSH2-24-3 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	FIBER SPLICE HOLDR SCREW MNT BLK	0
EFA04-08-001 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	FIBER CLIP BLUE 8/4/4 2MM	0
OFBLTP-42-635V0 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	FIBER BND LIMIT TUBE PULL CORD	0
EFA04-18-001 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	SPLICE CLIP,BLACK,16 WAY	0
2612 3M	FIBRLOK MULTI-FIBER OPT SPLICE	0
2532 3M	FIBER SPLICE ORGANIZER TRAY	0
OFM-T-635-19BLK Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	OPT FIBER 1-4 MANIFOLD BLACK	0
OFSP-10-61 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	OPT FIBER SPLICE PROTECTOR 2.4"	0
2539 3M	SPLICE W/HOLDER FIBRLOK II UNIV	0
2523-48-SF 3M	FIBER SPLICE ORGANIZER 48SPLICES	0
OFCP-50-19 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	OPT FIBER CHAIN/PLATE	0
2539-SC/UPC 3M	SPLICE FIBRLOK II W/SC-UPC PIGTL	0
EFA04-34-R06 Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)	CORNER GUIDE & RIVET,BLACK,40MM	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.