Single Tube vs Multi Tube Fiber Cable
|
Feature |
Single Tube |
Multi Tube |
|
Structure |
One tube |
Multiple tubes |
|
Fiber Capacity |
2–24 (max ~48) |
24–288+ |
|
Diameter |
Small |
Larger |
|
Strength |
Low |
High |
|
Flexibility |
High |
Medium |
|
Protection |
Basic |
Strong |
|
Installation |
Easy |
Moderate |
|
Cost |
Low |
Higher |
|
Fiber Handling |
All in one tube |
Separated tubes |
|
Use |
FTTH / short distance |
Backbone / long distance |
|
Environment |
Light duty |
Heavy duty |
|
Span |
Short |
Long |
Optical Fiber cable Dry core and jelly core
|
Feature |
Dry Core |
Jelly Core |
|
Filling |
Dry yarn/powder |
Gel (jelly) |
|
Handling |
Clean |
Sticky |
|
Splicing |
Easy |
Need cleaning |
|
Water Protection |
Swelling material |
Gel blocking |
|
Usage |
Modern |
Old/traditional |