| Property | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | G657A2 Bend Insensitive Fiber Optic Cable | Single-mode optical fiber cable with enhanced bend resistance for FTTH/FTTx applications |
| Fiber Type | ITU-T G.657.A2 Single-Mode Fiber | Compatible with G.652.D; supports both access network and indoor wiring deployments |
| Standard Compliance | ITU-T G.657.A2, IEC 60793-2-50, IEC 60794-1 | Meets international telecommunications and optical fiber cable standards |
| Core/Cladding Diameter | 9/125 µm | Standard single-mode core with 125 µm cladding diameter; coating diameter 245 ± 10 µm |
| Attenuation | ≤ 0.35 dB/km @ 1310 nm; ≤ 0.20 dB/km @ 1550 nm | Low attenuation ensures long-distance signal transmission with minimal loss |
| Macrobend Loss (10 mm radius) | ≤ 0.1 dB/turn @ 1550 nm; ≤ 0.2 dB/turn @ 1625 nm | Superior bend performance at 10 mm bend radius per ITU-T G.657.A2 specification |
| Macrobend Loss (7.5 mm radius) | ≤ 0.5 dB/turn @ 1550 nm; ≤ 1.0 dB/turn @ 1625 nm | Excellent performance at tight bend radii for confined installation environments |
| Cable Construction | Tight-buffered / Loose-tube / Drop Cable / GJXFH | Available in multiple constructions including flat drop, round drop, and distribution types |
| Jacket Material | LSZH / PVC / PE | Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) standard; PE for outdoor; PVC for indoor use |
| Tensile Strength | Long-term: ≥ 100 N; Short-term: ≥ 200 N (drop cable) | Reinforced with FRP or steel wire strength members depending on cable type |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +70°C (outdoor); -20°C to +60°C (indoor) | Wide temperature range suitable for diverse installation environments |
| Cable Diameter | 2.0 mm × 3.0 mm (flat drop); OD 3.0–6.0 mm (round) | Compact design for easy routing through conduits, ducts, and building interiors |
| Application | FTTH, FTTx, indoor wiring, MDU, last-mile access networks | Ideal for tight-space installations such as staple-attached, corner-routed deployments |
| Certification | RoHS, CE, ISO 9001, TIA-568-C.3, Telcordia GR-20 | Certified for quality, safety, and compliance with global telecom industry requirements |
| Packaging | 500 m, 1000 m, 2000 m per reel; customized lengths available | Wound on wooden or plastic reels with protective wrapping for safe transport and storage |
| MOQ | 1 km (standard); 500 m (sample order) | Flexible order quantities available; OEM and custom labeling supported |
Ordered 10,000 m of G657A2 for evaluation on a campus network project. On receipt, approximately 8 reels had mislabeled fiber length markings — a frustrating QC miss for a technical procurement. I contacted their support team and they responded within 4 hours, arranged a third-party re-measurement, confirmed actual lengths were correct, and issued corrected documentation within 48 hours. Optical specs themselves — 0.20 dB/km at 1550 nm, 7.5 mm bend radius compliance — were all verified as correct. Issue was administrative, not product quality. They handled the resolution professionally, so I would consider reordering with tighter QC expectations communicated upfront.


