| Property | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | Small Radius Bend Fiber Optic Cable | Bend-insensitive fiber optic cable designed for tight routing and confined spaces |
| Fiber Type | G.657.A1 / G.657.A2 / G.657.B3 | ITU-T compliant bend-insensitive single-mode fiber; G.657.B3 supports minimum bend radius of 5 mm |
| Standard Compliance | ITU-T G.657, IEC 60793-2-50, IEC 60794-1 | Meets international standards for bend-insensitive optical fiber and cable performance |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 5 mm – 15 mm (operational) | G.657.A1: 10 mm; G.657.A2: 7.5 mm; G.657.B3: 5 mm at specified attenuation limits |
| Attenuation | ≤ 0.4 dB/km @ 1310 nm; ≤ 0.3 dB/km @ 1550 nm | Per ITU-T G.657; bend-induced attenuation minimized at tight radii |
| Macrobend Loss | ≤ 0.1 dB (G.657.A2) / ≤ 0.03 dB (G.657.B3) @ 1550 nm, 1 turn, 15 mm radius | Significantly lower than standard G.652.D fiber under equivalent bend conditions |
| Core / Cladding Diameter | 9 µm / 125 µm | Standard single-mode geometry; compatible with G.652.D fiber for splicing and connectivity |
| Coating Diameter | 245 µm ± 5 µm | Dual-layer UV-cured acrylate coating for mechanical protection and handling ease |
| Cable Outer Diameter | 1.6 mm – 6.0 mm (simplex/duplex/bundle) | Available in micro-cable, drop cable, and distribution cable configurations |
| Jacket Material | LSZH / PVC / HDPE | Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) preferred for indoor; HDPE for outdoor applications |
| Tensile Strength | ≥ 100 N (short-term); ≥ 60 N (long-term) | Per IEC 60794-1-2 Method E1; aramid yarn or FRP strength members used |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +70°C (indoor); -40°C to +70°C (outdoor) | Extended range available for harsh environment deployments |
| Application | FTTH/FTTB drop wiring, in-building riser, MDU, data center, conduit routing | Ideal for tight-space installations where conventional cable would exceed bend limits |
| Certification | UL, RoHS, REACH, CE, ISO 9001 | Compliance documentation available upon request; UL listing for applicable jacket types |
| Packaging | Wooden drum / plastic reel: 500 m, 1000 m, 2000 m standard lengths | Custom lengths and reels available; drum labeled with OTDR test data |
| MOQ | 500 m per specification | OEM and custom configurations negotiable for volume orders |
We ordered 12-fiber G.657B3 LSZH cables rated for 5mm minimum bend radius for a confined-space installation in Dubai. The cable itself performed well — macrobend loss was within spec and the 2.8mm diameter worked perfectly in our conduit. However, the initial shipment was missing IEC 60793 test certificates, which we needed for client handover. After contacting support, the full documentation was emailed within 24 hours and hard copies followed with the next delivery. Issue resolved, but worth noting for compliance-sensitive projects. Quality of the cable itself was not in question.


