Reduced Diameter Fiber Optic Cable Family Optimized for Bend Insensitive Fiber

摘要

Loose tube fiber optic cables continue to be the leader in providing mechanical, thermal, and environmental robustness needed to ensure optical performance in rugged aerial and underground applications. There continues to be a customer need, however, to reduce the size and weight of these cables to get higher fiber density in conduit systems, get higher fiber density in closures, install cables further, and reduce support strength needed for aerial application. This paper discusses the next generation .reduced diameter loose tube cables for use in all standard outside plant applications including FTTH, Distribution, Metro, and Long Haul. These reduced diameter loose tube cables provide additional value to the customer that will be discussed further in this paper. These cables meet the same specifications as the larger diameter industry standard cables, and they contain G.652.D compliant fibers with bend insensitivity. These state-of-the-art bend insensitive fibers offer a wide array of benefits and value to the customer such as a 15 mm bend diameter, less handling sensitivity, and less sensitivity to storage in closures. Paired together, the robust reduced diameter, flexible tube cable designs and the state-of-the-art bend insensitive fibers bring unparalleled performance and value to the customer.