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Multi-Fiber Cable Assemblies
Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies
Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies
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ARIA Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies are available with your choice of fiber count, features, flame rating, connector type, polish type, fiber type, and cable type.
All assemblies are 100% tested and certified to Telcordia GR-326-CORE Issue 4 specifications.
All assemblies are 100% tested and certified to Telcordia GR-326-CORE Issue 4 specifications.
Bend-Insensitive Fiber Available
Cable bends can create high loss in congested areas.
ARIA Bend-Insensitive cable assemblies are ITU-T G.657.A1 compliant and ensure low loss even with a 10mm bend radius.
ARIA Bend-Insensitive cable assemblies are ITU-T G.657.A1 compliant and ensure low loss even with a 10mm bend radius.
Pulling Eye Available
Fanout Kits Available
Cable Breakouts Available
Cable Types
Indoor Cable is used exclusively within buildings and must have a flame-retardant jacket to fit this purpose.
Indoor/Outdoor Cable is designed to meet both the rigorous environment of the outdoors but also can be routed indoors, where flame rating requirements also apply. This type of cable eliminates the need for a “transition splice” to an indoor-rated cable when routing an outdoor cable into the building.
Outdoor Cable feature rugged construction engineered to withstand demanding conditions seen outside such as extreme temperature fluctuations, UV light resistance, and protection from mechanical forces. Outdoor cable cannot extend into a building more than 50 feet from its point of entrance according to the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Indoor/Outdoor Cable is designed to meet both the rigorous environment of the outdoors but also can be routed indoors, where flame rating requirements also apply. This type of cable eliminates the need for a “transition splice” to an indoor-rated cable when routing an outdoor cable into the building.
Outdoor Cable feature rugged construction engineered to withstand demanding conditions seen outside such as extreme temperature fluctuations, UV light resistance, and protection from mechanical forces. Outdoor cable cannot extend into a building more than 50 feet from its point of entrance according to the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Jacket Rating
Riser (OFNR – Optical Fiber Nonconductive Riser) cable jackets are rated for flame generation and are held to a lower standard than plenum cables.
Plenum (OFNP – Optical Fiber Nonconductive Plenum) cable jackets are intended for use in spaces that facilitate environmental air handling and are rated for both flame and smoke generation.
LSZH (Low-Smoke Zero Halogen) cable jackets eliminate toxic gases that are produced when water interacts with a burning cable jacket. LSZH jackets are not available with a plenum rating.
Armor
Non-Armored
Armored
Interlocking Armor
Examples
72-Fiber Distribution Cable with Singlemode G.652.D Fiber, 36” 900μm Breakout, and SC/UPC Connectors
48-Fiber Micro Cable with Multimode OM4 Fiber, 18” 3mm Breakout, and MPO Connectors
36-Fiber Indoor/Outdoor Distribution Cable with Singlemode G.652.D Fiber, 36” 2mm Breakout, and
ST/UPC Connectors
High Density Connectors Available
- SC and LC uniboot connectors reduce fiber congestion
- LC connectors with pull tabs ease connector insertion and removal
- LC uniboot polarity switchable connectors reduce fiber congestion and provide polarity flexibility
Endface Clarity, Insertion & Return Loss Testing
Endface Clarity is the cleanliness and smoothness of the connector endface
Insertion Loss refers to the amount of optical power lost through a jumper
Return Loss refers to the optical power reflected at the connector toward the source
Insertion Loss refers to the amount of optical power lost through a jumper
Return Loss refers to the optical power reflected at the connector toward the source
Endface Geometry Testing
Radius of curvature is the roundness of the ferrule’s endface
Fiber height is the height or depth that the fiber core protrudes or undercuts the ferrule endface
Apex offset is the distance between the highest point of the polished ferrule’s endface and the fiber’s axis
Testing Requirements
Endface Clarity | No scratches, pits, dirt, or oil at 400x magnification |
Insertion Loss (dB) | 0.20 Maximum, <0.15 Typical |
MPO Insertion Loss (dB) | 0.75 (Singlemode), 0.60 (Multimode), 0.35 (Elite) |
Return Loss (dB) | <-55 (UPC Connectors), <-65 (APC) |
Radius of Curvature (mm) | 7 to 25 (UPC and MM Connectors), 5 to 12 (APC) |
Fiber Height (nm) | ±50 (UPC and MM Connectors), ±100 (APC) |
Apex Offset (µm) | <50 |
Fiber Specifications
Fiber Type | Wavelengths (nm) | Max Attenuation (db/km) | 1 GbE Max Distance (m) | 10 GbE Max Distance (m) | 40 GbE Max Distance (m) | 100 GbE Max Distance (m) |
9/125μm SMF | 1310/1550 | 0.35/0.25 | 5000 | 1000/4000 | N/A | N/A |
62.5/125μm OM1 | 850/1300 | 3.5/1.0 | 300/550 | 33 | N/A | N/A |
50/125μm OM2 | 850/1300 | 3.5/1.5 | 600/600 | 82 | N/A | N/A |
50/125μm OM3 | 850/1300 | 3.0/1.5 | 1000/600 | 300 | 100 | 70 |
50/125μm OM4 | 850/1300 | 3.0/1.0 | N/A | 550 | 150 | 150 |
50/125μm OM5 | 850/1300 | 3.0/1.0 | N/A | 550 | 150 | 150 |
Cable Constructions
Distribution cables consist of 900μm fibers with Kevlar reinforcement. For larger fiber counts, the fibers are arranged in subunits around a central strength member.
Ribbon cables consist of a single central tube that contains optical fibers arranged in ribbons. For larger fiber counts, ribbons are arranged in subunits.
Loose Tube cables are designed for outdoor use and consist of a buffer tube that contains loose 250μm fibers. For larger fiber counts, buffer tubes are arranged around a central strength member.
Flat drop cables consist of a central buffer tube, Kevlar, and two strength members in an ovular outer jacket.
Internal Cable Fiber Color Codes
Breakout cables consist of 2mm simplex cables.
Micro cables (or micro distribution cables) consist of 250μm fibers with Kevlar reinforcement. 12-Fiber cables can be as small as 2.0mm in diameter and are available in a zipcord format. For larger fiber counts, the fibers are arranged in subunits around a central strength member.
Outer Cable Jacket Colors
The TIA-598-D standard designates the following as the standard outer cable jacket colors.
Inner Cable Fiber Colors
Fibers are grouped in sets of 12. Inside a cable, the fibers and sometimes subunits are colored for identification as shown below. If more than 12 fibers or subunits are present, tracer marks are used.
Part Number
All singlemode fiber optic cable assemblies provided by ARIA Technologies, Inc. are tested to: Telcordia GR-326 Issue 4 Specifications