| Property | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | Bend Insensitive Fiber Optic Cable | Single-mode / Multimode bend-insensitive optical fiber cable for high-density and confined-space installations |
| Fiber Grade | G.657.A1 / G.657.A2 / G.657.B3 (SM); OM3 / OM4 (MM) | ITU-T G.657 compliant bend-insensitive single-mode; IEC 60793-2-50 compliant multimode |
| Standard Compliance | ITU-T G.657 / IEC 60793-2-50 / IEC 60794-1 / TIA-568.3-D | Internationally recognized standards for bend-insensitive and low-loss optical fiber cables |
| Attenuation (SM) | ≤0.20 dB/km @ 1550 nm; ≤0.40 dB/km @ 1310 nm | Per ITU-T G.657.A1/A2; ultra-low loss suitable for FTTx and indoor routing |
| Attenuation (MM) | ≤3.0 dB/km @ 850 nm (OM3/OM4) | Per IEC 60793-2-10; optimized for short-distance data center applications |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 7.5 mm (G.657.A2); 5 mm (G.657.B3) | Significantly reduced vs. standard G.652D (30 mm); enables tight routing in conduits and patch panels |
| Macrobend Loss | ≤0.1 dB @ 1550 nm / 1 turn / R=15 mm (G.657.A1); ≤0.03 dB @ R=10 mm (G.657.A2) | Per ITU-T G.657 Annex B; ensures signal integrity under repeated bending |
| Core / Cladding Diameter | 9/125 µm (SM); 50/125 µm or 62.5/125 µm (MM) | Standard geometry ensuring compatibility with existing connectors and splicing equipment |
| Jacket Material | LSZH / PVC / OFNR / OFNP | Low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) for indoor safety; plenum-rated (OFNP) for air-handling spaces |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +70°C (installation); -60°C to +85°C (storage) | Suitable for indoor, outdoor, and harsh environment deployments |
| Cable Diameter | Simplex: 2.0 mm / 3.0 mm; Duplex: 2×2.0 mm; Distribution: 4–144 fibers | Available in simplex, duplex, ribbon, and multi-fiber breakout configurations |
| Tensile Strength | ≥100 N (simplex); ≥2700 N (armored outdoor) | Per IEC 60794-1-2 Method E1; reinforced with aramid yarn or steel/FRP strength members |
| Application | FTTx / FTTH, data centers, MDU, indoor wiring, patch cords, CATV, enterprise LAN | Ideal for tight-space routing, riser, plenum, and last-mile fiber-to-the-home deployments |
| Certification | UL / RoHS / REACH / ISO 9001:2015 / CE | UL listed for North American market; RoHS & REACH compliant for EU; ISO-certified manufacturing |
| Packaging | Wooden drum / plastic reel: 500 m, 1000 m, 2000 m standard lengths; custom lengths available | Moisture-proof packaging with OTDR test report included per reel |
| MOQ | 500 m per type / 1 reel | OEM and custom fiber count, jacket color, and connector termination available upon request |
We ordered 30 reels of 24-fiber G.657.A1 armored cable for an enterprise campus project. Optical performance was fine—attenuation and PMD both within ITU-T G.657 and IEC 60793-2-50 limits. However, four reels arrived with mismatched fiber count labeling on the outer packaging, which caused confusion during installation. We flagged this immediately; the supplier acknowledged the error within 6 hours, issued corrected documentation, and applied a credit toward our next order. The underlying cable quality was never the issue. Situation is resolved and we are open to reordering.


