1. ASU Outdoor Optical Fiber Cable
1.1 Cable Cross-section
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1.2 Cable Print
The cable is wound on a non-returnable wooden drum. The following information shall be marked on the outer sheath of the cable at an interval of about 1 meter.
.2 Cable Print
The cable is wound on a non-returnable wooden drum. The following information is printed at 1-meter intervals on the outer sheath:
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KXOFC: Manufacturer’s Brand
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XXXX: Manufacture Year
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ASU: Cable Type
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XX CORE: Number of single-mode optical fibers
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XXXXM: Mark per Meter
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Note: Printing can be customized.
Example:
KXOFC XXXX ASU XXCORE XXXXM
1.3 Fiber and Loose Tube Color Code
No. |
Color |
No. |
Color |
1 |
Blue |
7 |
Red |
2 |
Orange |
8 |
Black |
3 |
Green |
9 |
Yellow |
4 |
Brown |
10 |
Violet |
5 |
Grey |
11 |
Pink |
6 |
Natural |
12 |
Aqua |
2.1 ASU Structure and specification details
Parameter |
Specification |
No. of Fibers |
12 |
Fiber Type |
G.652D |
Span |
150m |
Strength Member |
FRP, Diameter: 2.3mm × 2 |
Loose Tube |
PBT, Diameter: 2.1mm |
Water Blocking Layer |
Filling Compound |
Aramid Yarn |
14 × 1670 Dtex |
Outer Sheath |
PE, Black |
Cable Diameter |
9.0mm (±0.2mm) |
Attenuation Coefficient @1310nm |
≤0.35 dB/km |
Attenuation Coefficient @1550nm |
≤0.21 dB/km |
Ice Thickness |
10mm |
Wind Speed |
20 m/s |
Crush Resistance (Short/Long) |
≥1000 / ≥300 N/100mm |
Min. Bending Radius (No Tension / Max Tension) |
10× / 20× Cable Diameter |
Temperature Range (Installation) |
-20°C to 60°C |
Temperature Range (Transport & Storage) |
-40°C to 70°C |
Note: Mechanical sizes are nominal values. |
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2.2 Main technical specification of optical fiber (G.652D)
Category |
Description |
Before Cable |
After Cable |
Attenuation |
@1310nm |
≤0.35 dB/km |
≤0.36 dB/km |
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@1383nm |
≤0.35 dB/km |
≤0.36 dB/km |
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@1550nm |
≤0.20 dB/km |
≤0.22 dB/km |
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@1625nm |
≤0.24 dB/km |
≤0.25 dB/km |
Attenuation Discontinuity |
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≤0.05 dB |
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Attenuation vs. Wavelength |
@1285–1330nm / @1525–1575nm |
≤0.05 dB/km |
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Zero Dispersion Wavelength |
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1300–1324 nm |
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Zero Dispersion Slope |
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≤0.092 ps/(nm²·km) |
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Dispersion |
@1310nm / @1550nm |
≤3.5 / ≤18 ps/nm·km |
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PMD |
Polarization Mode Dispersion |
≤0.2 ps/√km |
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Cutoff Wavelength |
λcc |
≤1260 nm |
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Effective Group Index |
@1310nm / @1550nm |
1.4675 / 1.4681 |
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Macro Bend Loss (30mm radius, 100 turns) @1625nm |
≤0.1 dB |
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Parameter |
Value |
Mode Field Diameter @1310nm |
9.2 ± 0.6 μm |
Mode Field Diameter @1550nm |
10.4 ± 0.8 μm |
Cladding Diameter |
125 ± 1 μm |
Cladding Non-Circularity |
≤1.0% |
Coating Diameter |
245 ± 7 μm |
Coating/Cladding Concentricity Error |
≤8 μm |
Core/Cladding Concentricity Error |
≤0.8 μm |
Geometrical Specifications
Parameter |
Value |
Mode Field Diameter @1310nm |
9.2 ± 0.6 μm |
Mode Field Diameter @1550nm |
10.4 ± 0.8 μm |
Cladding Diameter |
125 ± 1 μm |
Cladding Non-Circularity |
≤1.0% |
Coating Diameter |
245 ± 7 μm |
Coating/Cladding Concentricity Error |
≤8 μm |
Core/Cladding Concentricity Error |
≤0.8 μm |
Mechanical Specifications
Parameter |
Value |
Proof Test Level |
≥1.0% |
Fiber Curl Radius |
≥4.0 m |
Peak Coating Strip Force |
1.3 – 8.9 N |
3. Packing and Marking
5km per wooden drum;
Packing length as your requirement.
3.2 Drum Marking