Technical Specifications of Single Mode Bend Insensitive Fiber
| Property | Parameter | Description |
|---|
| Product Name | Single Mode Bend Insensitive Fiber | Low-bend-loss single mode optical fiber designed for tight routing applications |
| Fiber Type / Grade | G.657.A1 / G.657.A2 / G.657.B3 | ITU-T compliant bend-insensitive SMF; equivalent to Corning ClearCurve, OFS BendBright |
| Standard Compliance | ITU-T G.657, IEC 60793-2-50, TIA-492AAAD | Fully backward compatible with ITU-T G.652.D standard single mode fiber |
| Core Diameter | 8.6 – 9.5 µm | Nominal core diameter optimized for single mode transmission at 1310/1550 nm |
| Cladding Diameter | 125.0 ± 0.7 µm | Standard 125 µm glass cladding for compatibility with standard connectors and splices |
| Coating Diameter | 245 ± 5 µm (standard) / 200 µm (reduced) | Dual-layer acrylate coating; 200 µm option available for high-density cable designs |
| Attenuation | ≤ 0.35 dB/km @ 1310 nm; ≤ 0.20 dB/km @ 1550 nm | Low attenuation per ITU-T G.657; water peak attenuation ≤ 0.4 dB/km @ 1383 nm |
| Macrobend Loss (G.657.A2) | ≤ 0.03 dB/turn @ R=15 mm (1550 nm); ≤ 0.1 dB/turn @ R=10 mm (1550 nm) | Significantly reduced bend-induced loss vs. G.652.D; suitable for FTTH drop cables |
| Macrobend Loss (G.657.B3) | ≤ 0.03 dB/turn @ R=7.5 mm (1550 nm) | Ultra-low bend loss for extreme tight-bend routing in premises and indoor installations |
| Numerical Aperture | 0.14 ± 0.02 | Standard NA ensuring compatibility with G.652.D splicing and connector systems |
| Zero Dispersion Wavelength | 1300 – 1324 nm | Per ITU-T G.657 / G.652.D specification |
| Cable Cutoff Wavelength | ≤ 1260 nm | Ensures single mode operation across full O to L band (1260–1625 nm) |
| Operating Temperature | -60°C to +85°C | Suitable for indoor, outdoor, aerial, and duct deployment environments |
| Application | FTTH/FTTX, indoor wiring, MDU, data centers, tight-buffer cables | Ideal for last-mile access networks, bend-sensitive routing, and high-density installations |
| Certification | RoHS, REACH, UL (optional), CE | Compliant with international environmental and safety regulations |
| Packaging | Wooden reel: 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km, 25 km per reel | Standard wooden or plastic reels; custom lengths available upon request |
| MOQ | 1 reel (2.5 km) | Flexible order quantities; OEM and custom specifications supported |
Single Mode Bend Insensitive Fiber - Premium Manufacturer
Single mode bend insensitive fiber represents a critical advancement in modern optical communication infrastructure, engineered specifically to maintain signal integrity even when subjected to tight bending radii that would cause conventional fibers to suffer unacceptable attenuation losses. As global demand for high-density fiber deployments in FTTH networks, data centers, and indoor cabling environments continues to surge, the need for reliable bend-tolerant solutions has never been greater. Our premium single mode bend insensitive fiber delivers exceptional optical performance with bending losses as low as 0.1 dB per turn at a 15 mm bending radius, fully compliant with ITU-T G.657A1 and G.657A2 international standards. Manufactured using advanced trench-assisted refractive index profile technology, this fiber ensures seamless compatibility with standard G.652D single mode fiber across splicing, connectorization, and system integration — making it the preferred choice for installers and network engineers worldwide.
What is Single Mode Bend Insensitive Fiber?
Single mode bend insensitive fiber is a specialized optical fiber designed to transmit a single light mode while exhibiting dramatically reduced macro-bending and micro-bending sensitivity compared to conventional single mode fibers. By incorporating a depressed trench or ring-assisted refractive index profile around the core, this fiber confines light more effectively, enabling reliable operation at bending radii as tight as 7.5 mm without compromising signal quality — ideal for constrained installation environments.
Single Mode Bend Insensitive Fiber Manufacturing Process
Production begins with ultra-pure silica preform fabrication using the Modified Chemical Vapor Deposition (MCVD) or Outside Vapor Deposition (OVD) process, precisely doping the cladding layers with fluorine to create the characteristic trench-assisted refractive index profile. The preform is then drawn at temperatures exceeding 2,000°C in a controlled tower environment, followed by dual-layer UV-cured acrylate coating application to achieve a nominal outer diameter of 245 µm ± 5 µm, ensuring consistent mechanical strength and environmental durability.

Single Mode Bend Insensitive Fiber Technical Specifications
Our single mode bend insensitive fiber meets the following verified performance parameters: core diameter of 8.2 µm ± 0.4 µm; cladding diameter of 125.0 µm ± 0.7 µm; attenuation ≤ 0.20 dB/km at 1550 nm and ≤ 0.35 dB/km at 1310 nm; chromatic dispersion ≤ 18 ps/(nm·km) at 1550 nm; zero dispersion wavelength between 1300–1324 nm; bending loss ≤ 0.1 dB/turn at R = 15 mm (1550 nm) per ITU-T G.657A2; proof test stress of 100 kpsi (0.69 GPa) minimum; operating temperature range of −60°C to +85°C. Full compliance with IEC 60793-2-50 and Telcordia GR-20 is certified.
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