Underground Outdoor Fiber Cable for Direct Burial
Supplier's customization ability
- Drawing-based customization
- Sample-based customization
- Full customization
Minimum order quantity: 1 kilometers
Shipping total: To be negotiated
- Lead time:
- confirmed with the quotation
- Packaging:
- standard export packing
- Samples:
- available on request
Product details
Technical Specifications of Underground Outdoor Fiber Cable
| Property | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Optical Fiber Product Name | Underground Outdoor Fiber Cable | Direct-burial armored fiber optic cable designed for underground and outdoor deployment |
| Fiber Grade & ITU-T Classification | G.652D / G.657A1 | Single-mode fiber compliant with ITU-T G.652D standard; optional bend-insensitive G.657A1 grade |
| Core & Cladding Diameter Range | Core: 9 µm / Cladding: 125 ± 0.7 µm | Standard SMF core/cladding geometry ensuring precise splice and connector alignment |
| Attenuation Coefficient at 1310nm | ≤ 0.35 dB/km | Maximum attenuation at 1310 nm wavelength per ITU-T G.652D specification |
| Attenuation Coefficient at 1550nm | ≤ 0.20 dB/km | Maximum attenuation at 1550 nm wavelength suitable for long-haul underground transmission |
| Macrobending Loss Performance | ≤ 0.10 dB at R=30 mm (100 turns, 1550 nm) | Low macrobend loss ensures signal integrity under mechanical stress in buried environments |
| Chromatic Dispersion Coefficient | ≤ 18 ps/(nm·km) at 1550 nm | Dispersion value within ITU-T G.652D limits for standard single-mode transmission |
| Batch Qualification Rate | ≥ 99.5% | Per-batch optical and mechanical testing pass rate under ISO 9001 quality control process |
| Manufacturing Environment Standards | ISO 9001:2015 / ISO 14001:2015 | Production carried out in certified cleanroom and environmentally controlled facilities |
| Core Raw Material Source | High-purity SiO₂ preform (OVD/MCVD process) | Optical-grade silica preform sourced from qualified suppliers; traceable material certification provided |
| Packaging Specification | Wooden drum; 1 km / 2 km / 4 km per reel | Cable wound on standard wooden reels with moisture-proof wrapping for transport and storage |
| Storage Conditions | Temperature: -20°C to +60°C; Humidity: ≤ 85% RH | Store in dry, ventilated warehouse away from direct sunlight and corrosive substances |
| Valid Shelf Life | 25 years (operational); 2 years (stored on reel) | Designed service life of 25 years when installed; 2-year shelf life for unopened packaged reels |
| Application Scenarios | Direct burial, underground duct, outdoor trunk lines | Suitable for telecom backbone, FTTH feeder, campus networks, and utility corridor installations |
| Compliance & Certification | ITU-T G.652D, IEC 60794-1, RoHS, CE, TIA-568 | Fully compliant with international fiber cable standards; RoHS-certified for environmental safety |
| Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) | 10 km | Minimum purchase quantity per order; custom lengths and reel configurations available upon request |
| Monthly Supply Capacity | 500,000 km/month | Large-scale production capacity to support telecom operators, contractors, and infrastructure projects |
Underground Outdoor Fiber Cable for Direct Burial
Underground outdoor fiber cable is a cornerstone solution in modern telecommunications infrastructure, engineered specifically for direct burial applications across municipal networks, campus backbones, industrial facilities, and long-haul broadband deployments. As global demand for high-speed, uninterrupted connectivity accelerates, buried fiber optic cable has become the preferred choice for network operators seeking a durable, low-maintenance alternative to aerial or conduit-based installations. Designed to withstand the harshest subterranean environments — including soil pressure, moisture ingress, rodent activity, and extreme temperature fluctuations — direct burial fiber cable delivers reliable gigabit and beyond transmission performance with minimal signal attenuation. Whether deployed in urban smart city grids, rural FTTH rollouts, or critical data center interconnects, this underground optical cable offers the structural integrity and optical precision that large-scale infrastructure projects demand. Its growing adoption across APAC, Europe, and North America underscores its pivotal role in next-generation broadband and 5G backhaul networks.
What is Underground Outdoor Fiber Cable?
Underground outdoor fiber cable, commonly referred to as direct burial fiber optic cable, is a ruggedized optical transmission medium designed for installation directly into the ground without requiring protective conduit. Compliant with ITU-T G.652D, G.657A2, and IEC 60794 standards, it incorporates armored sheathing, water-blocking gel or tape, and UV-resistant polyethylene jackets. Core fiber counts range from 2 to 288 fibers, supporting both single-mode and multimode configurations suited for diverse network topologies.

Underground Outdoor Fiber Cable Manufacturing and Production Process
Production of direct burial fiber cable takes place in ISO 9001:2015-certified facilities under strict cleanroom conditions. The process begins with precision fiber drawing from ultra-pure silica preforms, followed by secondary coating, SZ stranding, and application of longitudinally applied armor — typically corrugated steel or aluminum tape. Water-blocking flooding compounds are injected throughout the cable core. Final extrusion applies a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) outer jacket, with every reel undergoing OTDR attenuation testing, tensile load verification, and crush resistance validation before shipment.
Underground Outdoor Fiber Cable Technical Specifications
Key parameters for our standard direct burial underground fiber cable include: attenuation ≤0.20 dB/km at 1550 nm (single-mode G.652D), chromatic dispersion ≤18 ps/(nm·km), operating temperature range −40°C to +70°C, minimum bend radius 20× cable diameter, tensile strength up to 2,700 N, crush resistance ≥3,000 N/100 mm, and armor providing protection against rodent penetration per IEC 60794-1-2 Method E11. Available fiber counts: 4F, 6F, 12F, 24F, 48F, 96F, 144F, 288F. Jacket color: black (UV-stabilized HDPE).

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