3M has developed a new nearly invisible fiber solution for residential fiber deployments consisting of 3 parts:
1. The 3M Clear Fiber Drop Cable is an outdoor drop cable that routes indoors, where its jacket peels open to expose the clear fiber for routing.
2. The 3M 900 μm Clear Fiber is an ultra bend-insensitive fiber with a clear buffer coating that is routed indoors.
3. The 3M Clear Track Fiber Pathway is a clear, flexible indoor routing pathway with a contoured track that holds the clear fiber invisible against walls. Installation is fast with its adhesive backing that mounts directly to walls.
Whether to go for underground or aerial deploymentAngelina Li
choose which method to install a fiber optic network depends on a variety of factors including the landscape, cost of the labor and equipment, and so on.
M2FX In Building Solution February 2015Simon Roberts
I was recently invited by Mobily (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) to present several workshop sessions on how M2fx would improve the FTTH installation for low rise MDU customers.
In essence, by using our Miniflex outdoor/indoor cable Mobily has been able to reduce its installation cost per connection as well as increase the quality of the components used to ensure a higher lifetime expectancy in the challenging 50degree summer temperatures.
While the network design adopted by Mobily might not be the same in other regions, the ability to utilise a UV stable cable directly on the outside of the building, which can then be pushed by hand through existing electrical conduits before being pinned/glued to the internal walls, all this has dramatically reduced the installation time, skill set and requirement for installation equipment.
So is all cable created equally…at M2fx we believe not…
Does bend insensitive multimode fiber make senseAlice Gui
As we all know, when optical fiber exceeds a certain bend radius, some amount of light can be lost, causing signal loss. This can happen during installation or anytime during fiber handling, and is often a concern within the tight spaces of high-density fiber patching areas in the data center. Today, a bend insensitive multimode fiber (BIMMF) was introduced, which can withstand tight bends, or even kinks, without suffering significant loss or any loss in a lot of cases.
A strong and successful patch cable management which can increase the reliability and flexibility and decrease the cost of network operation and maintenance should provide bend radius protection, reasonable patch cable path, easy accessibility of patch cable and physical protection. When the four mentioned aspects are satisfied, there is already half the success to strong patch cable management.
The document summarizes methods for cable penetrations into modular substations. It discusses using a cable transit system as an improved option over traditional methods, as it provides structural integrity, environmental sealing, ease of installation and expansion capacity. The cable transit system allows multiple cables to be pulled through at once and sealed using transit blocks, maintaining the enclosure seal while providing additional working space below equipment. Engineering, fabrication and installation processes are outlined.
Structured Cabling is a versatile cabling network that connect and support all devices such as computers, mobiles phones and all others digital devices. It's the bond that connect every devices together - from voice and data to multimedia and network services such as ISDN, ADSL, WAN, and LAN.
This document discusses fiber access networks and provides an overview of various components used in fiber optic networks including central offices, data centers, multiport terminals, closures/cabinets, rack mount hardware, WDM devices, multiports, drop assemblies, convergence cassettes, drop cables, hardened connectorised terminals, long span drop cable, OptiTap field installable connectors, BPEO terminals, micro point of entry, low profile wall plates, clear fibre track, clear track pathway, clear track point of entry box, and clear track hallway micromodule. The document emphasizes maximizing fiber use with WDM, enabling 5G wireless densification with convergence, speeding up and de-skilling network rollout with
Whether to go for underground or aerial deploymentAngelina Li
choose which method to install a fiber optic network depends on a variety of factors including the landscape, cost of the labor and equipment, and so on.
M2FX In Building Solution February 2015Simon Roberts
I was recently invited by Mobily (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) to present several workshop sessions on how M2fx would improve the FTTH installation for low rise MDU customers.
In essence, by using our Miniflex outdoor/indoor cable Mobily has been able to reduce its installation cost per connection as well as increase the quality of the components used to ensure a higher lifetime expectancy in the challenging 50degree summer temperatures.
While the network design adopted by Mobily might not be the same in other regions, the ability to utilise a UV stable cable directly on the outside of the building, which can then be pushed by hand through existing electrical conduits before being pinned/glued to the internal walls, all this has dramatically reduced the installation time, skill set and requirement for installation equipment.
So is all cable created equally…at M2fx we believe not…
Does bend insensitive multimode fiber make senseAlice Gui
As we all know, when optical fiber exceeds a certain bend radius, some amount of light can be lost, causing signal loss. This can happen during installation or anytime during fiber handling, and is often a concern within the tight spaces of high-density fiber patching areas in the data center. Today, a bend insensitive multimode fiber (BIMMF) was introduced, which can withstand tight bends, or even kinks, without suffering significant loss or any loss in a lot of cases.
A strong and successful patch cable management which can increase the reliability and flexibility and decrease the cost of network operation and maintenance should provide bend radius protection, reasonable patch cable path, easy accessibility of patch cable and physical protection. When the four mentioned aspects are satisfied, there is already half the success to strong patch cable management.
The document summarizes methods for cable penetrations into modular substations. It discusses using a cable transit system as an improved option over traditional methods, as it provides structural integrity, environmental sealing, ease of installation and expansion capacity. The cable transit system allows multiple cables to be pulled through at once and sealed using transit blocks, maintaining the enclosure seal while providing additional working space below equipment. Engineering, fabrication and installation processes are outlined.
Structured Cabling is a versatile cabling network that connect and support all devices such as computers, mobiles phones and all others digital devices. It's the bond that connect every devices together - from voice and data to multimedia and network services such as ISDN, ADSL, WAN, and LAN.
This document discusses fiber access networks and provides an overview of various components used in fiber optic networks including central offices, data centers, multiport terminals, closures/cabinets, rack mount hardware, WDM devices, multiports, drop assemblies, convergence cassettes, drop cables, hardened connectorised terminals, long span drop cable, OptiTap field installable connectors, BPEO terminals, micro point of entry, low profile wall plates, clear fibre track, clear track pathway, clear track point of entry box, and clear track hallway micromodule. The document emphasizes maximizing fiber use with WDM, enabling 5G wireless densification with convergence, speeding up and de-skilling network rollout with
Plymouth Electrical Tapes are reliable electrical insulation tapes for a variety of applications.
These Plymouth tapes include :Plymouth Bishop Tapes
Vinyl tapes
Rubber tapes
Mastics water seal
Cable splice and termination kits
Friction tapes
Special purpose products
Plymouth Electrical Tapes conform to different standards including UL 510, ASTM-D-3005, HH-I-595C and ASTM-D-2301. Plymouth tapes are flame retardant and have excellent cold weather performance.
Structured cabling systems vs. traditional cabling approachRobert Kenney
A structured cabling system usually consists of cables as well as other cabling products that integrate data, voice, and many other management systems that are found in the premises where the network has been installed. The management systems may include things like security access, safety alarms, energy systems, just to mention a few.
For more info visit us at http://www.it-netlogistics.com/
Network cables can be either copper or fiber-optic. Copper cables, like unshielded twisted pair (UTP), are commonly used for local area networks but have limitations on distance and susceptibility to interference. Fiber-optic cables can transmit data over much longer distances without attenuation and are immune to electromagnetic interference. The type of cable used depends on factors like the network size, topology, and distance requirements.
(http://www.innovatecomposites.com) We are distinguished Manufacturer, Exporter, Importer and Trader of GRP Handrail, GRP Door, and GRP Ladder. Besides, the products provided by us are well- known for their remarkable attributes like smooth surface, impeccable finish, sturdy construction, resistant against shock, ability to withstand adverse weather condition, thermal resistance, and chemical resistance
Tongding Group is one of the top 3 fiber optic cable manufacturers in China. Founded in 1999, it employs around 6,000 people and has manufacturing facilities in China and sales offices around the world. Tongding produces optical fiber, fiber optic cables, copper cables, and FTTx solutions. It serves major telecom operators globally and has the capacity to produce 30 million km of optical fiber per year, making it the largest fiber optic cable producer in China.
Structured cabling refers to a standardized architecture for voice and data cabling as specified by the TIA/EIA. It divides the infrastructure into manageable blocks like backbone cabling that runs through equipment rooms to horizontal cabling that connects to work areas. Using structured cabling provides benefits like future-proofing since it supports new applications, easier troubleshooting by isolating faults, and simplifying moves/add/changes through cross-connect patching. Proper installation techniques and innovations help ensure high-performance networks through a well-designed structured cabling system.
Crabtree operates factories and laboratories that meet internationally recognized quality, health, safety, and environmental standards. Their UK facilities house product management, engineering, design, quality, and logistics teams. Crabtree products are designed, manufactured, and tested according to product standards, and backed by guarantees. They use recycled materials in packaging and operate recycling schemes in compliance with UK and EU legislation.
This document provides instructions for making Ethernet cables at home from bulk cable and RJ-45 connectors. It explains that making cables can save money compared to pre-made cables and allows custom lengths. It describes the materials needed, including bulk CAT5e or CAT6 cable and RJ-45 crimp connectors. Instructions are given for making both straight-through cables, which are most common, and crossover cables, which directly connect two devices without a switch. The steps include cutting the cable, arranging the wire colors, crimping the connectors, and testing the finished cables.
The document discusses standards for designing telecommunications infrastructure in commercial buildings. It describes the purpose of standards to ensure systems are operable, flexible, manageable and long-lasting. Standards guide the design of cabling pathways, equipment rooms, entrance facilities, backbones, horizontal cabling, and more. The document provides requirements for grounding and bonding the telecommunications system to ensure reliable electrical reference potential.
3M has developed new resin jointing kits and bags that simplify and improve safety of the cable jointing process. The kits feature an innovative one-part mould body with integrated resin delivery system to reduce resin waste and risk of skin contact. They also include foam seals to eliminate taping. The resin bags mix resin automatically and activate a nozzle for controlled pouring into the mould. 3M is committed to training contractors on proper use of these new products to ensure high quality, long-lasting joints.
Nestor Cables has evolved from a traditional cable manufacturer to a provider of complete connectivity solutions. The document introduces six of Nestor's solutions: Fibre to the Antenna, Fibre to the Home, Fibre Optic Cables for Windmill Farms, Mobile Optical Cable Units, the Nestor Cables Security System, and a Microduct Cabling Solution. It provides details on the Fibre to the Antenna solution and its main feeder cable and jumper cables. It also gives an overview of Nestor's product portfolio for Fibre to the Home networks including cables, installation accessories, termination products and more.
250um loose tube vs. 900um tight buffered fiberAngelina Li
Choosing the right fiber-optic cable has become more challenging than ever. Factors like the advent
of new cable designs, suppliers, changes in fiber specifications, and the many claims of cable
performance can confuse even the most seasoned network designers.
How Will the Industry Be Affected by Fiber Optic Cable?Structure Cabling
In this Blog, Explain Top Unique features of Fiber Optic Cables. Techno Edge Systems offers a wide range of Fiber Cabling Services in Dubai that are both high in quality and affordable in price. Our Fiber Optic solutions include multiple panels, chords, adapters, and accessories. For more info call us @ +971-544653108. Visit: https://www.structurecabling.ae/
When talking about direct attach cables, we may come across breakout cable, such as Cisco QSFP+ breakout cable. There are many kinds of breakout cables, and they are suitable for various applications. For example, a Cisco QSFP-4SFP10G-CU5M compatible QSFP+ to 4 SFP+ passive direct attach copper breakout cable, as shown below, connects to a 40G QSFP+ port of a Cisco switch on one end and to four 10G SFP+ ports of a Cisco switch on the other end, and is used for very short distances and offers a very cost-effective way to connect within racks and across adjacent racks. Other than copper breakout cable, there is also fiber breakout cable. What is fiber breakout cable? How much do you know about fiber breakout cable? In this post, a brief introduction to fiber breakout cable will be given.
The document discusses the future of fibre optic networks and the way forward. It promotes the use of air blown fibre technology, such as the Blolite+ system, for deploying fibre infrastructure. Air blown fibre allows a deferred capital cost model where ducts are installed initially and fibre is blown in later as needed. This provides savings over traditional fibre installation and enables fibre to be deployed more flexibly. Standards organizations and new fibre types are also discussed as supporting the growth of fibre networks.
This document discusses fiber to the home (FTTH) technology and implementation methods. It provides an overview of fiber optics, including the components and construction of fiber optic cable. Fiber offers huge bandwidth through a single fiber carrying data, voice, video and other services. While FTTH provides benefits over copper networks like higher reliability and capacity for future bandwidth growth, deployment costs tend to be high due to new infrastructure requirements. The document aims to standardize FTTH planning and implementation methods to reduce costs.
M2FX FTTH Africa: Alternative FTTH TechniquesSimon Roberts
I was asked to give a presentation at the FTTH Africa conference in October demonstrating an alternative method to deliver large, scalable FTTH connections.
I focused on ADSS/Aerial solutions looking at the network topology right the way down to the last drop and preferred methods of installation.
I believe that ADSS offers significant deployment and ROI advantages when compared to traditional 'Cable in Duct', but as the presentation goes on to explain, this is really a toolbox effect.
Comments always welcomed..
Simon Roberts
OFS Indoor Fiber Solutions Buildings and Homes Adtran 2017Anurag Jain
Indoor fiber for the residence or business. Optical fibers can be installed in cables to homes, in building hallways and inside the home. This can be done quickly, simply and with minimum disruption to the subscriber.
TiniFiber's Q1-17 Press Kit & Power Point Presentation covering all aspects of Micro Armor Fiber. Micro Armor Fiber is a break-through innovation in fiber optic cabling. TiniFiber delivers a smaller, lighter, stronger and highly flexible armored fiber optic cable that is changing the way we think about Armored Fiber and securing the fiber optic connectivity.
TiniFiber® is an award-winning, U.S. patented innovation for the fiber optic cable industry that combines the strength of armored fiber cables and the size of conventional fiber jackets into one (1) powerful solution for all commercial projects.
Micro Armor Fiber™ is the single best solution to encase and protect the fiber optic cables. The cable is built around the smallest Outer Diameter (OD) and lightest stainless steel Micro Armor Fiber™ for superior durability, bendability, ruggedness, as well as crush and rodent resistant for all project usages.
The solution offers considerable advantages over the traditional Aluminum Interlocking Armor (AIA) widely used today, and it substantially lowers the cost for installation time, manpower hours, storage, and shipping while adding superior durability and unmatched flexibility.
For far too long, the industry standard has been Aluminum Interlocking Armor, which is disproportionately large compared to the fibers they encase. They are heavy, cumbersome and not nearly as flexible as non-armored versions of the same fiber optic cables.
The benefits of a smaller, lighter, stronger, and more flexible armored fiber optic solution in a DAS application are numerous. From the system provider (Contractor, Installer) standpoint, there is a substantial reduction in labor costs and overall manpower hours associated with armored fiber DAS installations. The reduced weight and size of TiniFiber speak to this directly. And we’re not talking about slightly; Micro Armor Fiber is 65% smaller and 75% Lighter than its AIA counterpart. When you start adding up the amount of fiber optic cables required for a Distributed Antenna System and the fact that there are often multiple runs and redundancy, the difference becomes exponential. Shipping costs alone can be a major differential on a large project.
Designed with the smallest armor outer diameter which allows easy installation in tight pathways.
65% smaller in size and 75% percent lighter than standard Aluminum Interlocking Armor.
Reduces the cost of manpower hours for installations, shipping, delivery and warehousing.
Built with a tightly wrapped stainless steel coil for durability and strength for all project usages.
TiniFiber can be used wherever conventional indoor/outdoor fiber cables are used.
Won 2015/16 coveted Platinum Level Government Award for Best Fiber Optic.
Exceeds the industry performance standards.
Plymouth Electrical Tapes are reliable electrical insulation tapes for a variety of applications.
These Plymouth tapes include :Plymouth Bishop Tapes
Vinyl tapes
Rubber tapes
Mastics water seal
Cable splice and termination kits
Friction tapes
Special purpose products
Plymouth Electrical Tapes conform to different standards including UL 510, ASTM-D-3005, HH-I-595C and ASTM-D-2301. Plymouth tapes are flame retardant and have excellent cold weather performance.
Structured cabling systems vs. traditional cabling approachRobert Kenney
A structured cabling system usually consists of cables as well as other cabling products that integrate data, voice, and many other management systems that are found in the premises where the network has been installed. The management systems may include things like security access, safety alarms, energy systems, just to mention a few.
For more info visit us at http://www.it-netlogistics.com/
Network cables can be either copper or fiber-optic. Copper cables, like unshielded twisted pair (UTP), are commonly used for local area networks but have limitations on distance and susceptibility to interference. Fiber-optic cables can transmit data over much longer distances without attenuation and are immune to electromagnetic interference. The type of cable used depends on factors like the network size, topology, and distance requirements.
(http://www.innovatecomposites.com) We are distinguished Manufacturer, Exporter, Importer and Trader of GRP Handrail, GRP Door, and GRP Ladder. Besides, the products provided by us are well- known for their remarkable attributes like smooth surface, impeccable finish, sturdy construction, resistant against shock, ability to withstand adverse weather condition, thermal resistance, and chemical resistance
Tongding Group is one of the top 3 fiber optic cable manufacturers in China. Founded in 1999, it employs around 6,000 people and has manufacturing facilities in China and sales offices around the world. Tongding produces optical fiber, fiber optic cables, copper cables, and FTTx solutions. It serves major telecom operators globally and has the capacity to produce 30 million km of optical fiber per year, making it the largest fiber optic cable producer in China.
Structured cabling refers to a standardized architecture for voice and data cabling as specified by the TIA/EIA. It divides the infrastructure into manageable blocks like backbone cabling that runs through equipment rooms to horizontal cabling that connects to work areas. Using structured cabling provides benefits like future-proofing since it supports new applications, easier troubleshooting by isolating faults, and simplifying moves/add/changes through cross-connect patching. Proper installation techniques and innovations help ensure high-performance networks through a well-designed structured cabling system.
Crabtree operates factories and laboratories that meet internationally recognized quality, health, safety, and environmental standards. Their UK facilities house product management, engineering, design, quality, and logistics teams. Crabtree products are designed, manufactured, and tested according to product standards, and backed by guarantees. They use recycled materials in packaging and operate recycling schemes in compliance with UK and EU legislation.
This document provides instructions for making Ethernet cables at home from bulk cable and RJ-45 connectors. It explains that making cables can save money compared to pre-made cables and allows custom lengths. It describes the materials needed, including bulk CAT5e or CAT6 cable and RJ-45 crimp connectors. Instructions are given for making both straight-through cables, which are most common, and crossover cables, which directly connect two devices without a switch. The steps include cutting the cable, arranging the wire colors, crimping the connectors, and testing the finished cables.
The document discusses standards for designing telecommunications infrastructure in commercial buildings. It describes the purpose of standards to ensure systems are operable, flexible, manageable and long-lasting. Standards guide the design of cabling pathways, equipment rooms, entrance facilities, backbones, horizontal cabling, and more. The document provides requirements for grounding and bonding the telecommunications system to ensure reliable electrical reference potential.
3M has developed new resin jointing kits and bags that simplify and improve safety of the cable jointing process. The kits feature an innovative one-part mould body with integrated resin delivery system to reduce resin waste and risk of skin contact. They also include foam seals to eliminate taping. The resin bags mix resin automatically and activate a nozzle for controlled pouring into the mould. 3M is committed to training contractors on proper use of these new products to ensure high quality, long-lasting joints.
Nestor Cables has evolved from a traditional cable manufacturer to a provider of complete connectivity solutions. The document introduces six of Nestor's solutions: Fibre to the Antenna, Fibre to the Home, Fibre Optic Cables for Windmill Farms, Mobile Optical Cable Units, the Nestor Cables Security System, and a Microduct Cabling Solution. It provides details on the Fibre to the Antenna solution and its main feeder cable and jumper cables. It also gives an overview of Nestor's product portfolio for Fibre to the Home networks including cables, installation accessories, termination products and more.
250um loose tube vs. 900um tight buffered fiberAngelina Li
Choosing the right fiber-optic cable has become more challenging than ever. Factors like the advent
of new cable designs, suppliers, changes in fiber specifications, and the many claims of cable
performance can confuse even the most seasoned network designers.
How Will the Industry Be Affected by Fiber Optic Cable?Structure Cabling
In this Blog, Explain Top Unique features of Fiber Optic Cables. Techno Edge Systems offers a wide range of Fiber Cabling Services in Dubai that are both high in quality and affordable in price. Our Fiber Optic solutions include multiple panels, chords, adapters, and accessories. For more info call us @ +971-544653108. Visit: https://www.structurecabling.ae/
When talking about direct attach cables, we may come across breakout cable, such as Cisco QSFP+ breakout cable. There are many kinds of breakout cables, and they are suitable for various applications. For example, a Cisco QSFP-4SFP10G-CU5M compatible QSFP+ to 4 SFP+ passive direct attach copper breakout cable, as shown below, connects to a 40G QSFP+ port of a Cisco switch on one end and to four 10G SFP+ ports of a Cisco switch on the other end, and is used for very short distances and offers a very cost-effective way to connect within racks and across adjacent racks. Other than copper breakout cable, there is also fiber breakout cable. What is fiber breakout cable? How much do you know about fiber breakout cable? In this post, a brief introduction to fiber breakout cable will be given.
The document discusses the future of fibre optic networks and the way forward. It promotes the use of air blown fibre technology, such as the Blolite+ system, for deploying fibre infrastructure. Air blown fibre allows a deferred capital cost model where ducts are installed initially and fibre is blown in later as needed. This provides savings over traditional fibre installation and enables fibre to be deployed more flexibly. Standards organizations and new fibre types are also discussed as supporting the growth of fibre networks.
This document discusses fiber to the home (FTTH) technology and implementation methods. It provides an overview of fiber optics, including the components and construction of fiber optic cable. Fiber offers huge bandwidth through a single fiber carrying data, voice, video and other services. While FTTH provides benefits over copper networks like higher reliability and capacity for future bandwidth growth, deployment costs tend to be high due to new infrastructure requirements. The document aims to standardize FTTH planning and implementation methods to reduce costs.
M2FX FTTH Africa: Alternative FTTH TechniquesSimon Roberts
I was asked to give a presentation at the FTTH Africa conference in October demonstrating an alternative method to deliver large, scalable FTTH connections.
I focused on ADSS/Aerial solutions looking at the network topology right the way down to the last drop and preferred methods of installation.
I believe that ADSS offers significant deployment and ROI advantages when compared to traditional 'Cable in Duct', but as the presentation goes on to explain, this is really a toolbox effect.
Comments always welcomed..
Simon Roberts
OFS Indoor Fiber Solutions Buildings and Homes Adtran 2017Anurag Jain
Indoor fiber for the residence or business. Optical fibers can be installed in cables to homes, in building hallways and inside the home. This can be done quickly, simply and with minimum disruption to the subscriber.
TiniFiber's Q1-17 Press Kit & Power Point Presentation covering all aspects of Micro Armor Fiber. Micro Armor Fiber is a break-through innovation in fiber optic cabling. TiniFiber delivers a smaller, lighter, stronger and highly flexible armored fiber optic cable that is changing the way we think about Armored Fiber and securing the fiber optic connectivity.
TiniFiber® is an award-winning, U.S. patented innovation for the fiber optic cable industry that combines the strength of armored fiber cables and the size of conventional fiber jackets into one (1) powerful solution for all commercial projects.
Micro Armor Fiber™ is the single best solution to encase and protect the fiber optic cables. The cable is built around the smallest Outer Diameter (OD) and lightest stainless steel Micro Armor Fiber™ for superior durability, bendability, ruggedness, as well as crush and rodent resistant for all project usages.
The solution offers considerable advantages over the traditional Aluminum Interlocking Armor (AIA) widely used today, and it substantially lowers the cost for installation time, manpower hours, storage, and shipping while adding superior durability and unmatched flexibility.
For far too long, the industry standard has been Aluminum Interlocking Armor, which is disproportionately large compared to the fibers they encase. They are heavy, cumbersome and not nearly as flexible as non-armored versions of the same fiber optic cables.
The benefits of a smaller, lighter, stronger, and more flexible armored fiber optic solution in a DAS application are numerous. From the system provider (Contractor, Installer) standpoint, there is a substantial reduction in labor costs and overall manpower hours associated with armored fiber DAS installations. The reduced weight and size of TiniFiber speak to this directly. And we’re not talking about slightly; Micro Armor Fiber is 65% smaller and 75% Lighter than its AIA counterpart. When you start adding up the amount of fiber optic cables required for a Distributed Antenna System and the fact that there are often multiple runs and redundancy, the difference becomes exponential. Shipping costs alone can be a major differential on a large project.
Designed with the smallest armor outer diameter which allows easy installation in tight pathways.
65% smaller in size and 75% percent lighter than standard Aluminum Interlocking Armor.
Reduces the cost of manpower hours for installations, shipping, delivery and warehousing.
Built with a tightly wrapped stainless steel coil for durability and strength for all project usages.
TiniFiber can be used wherever conventional indoor/outdoor fiber cables are used.
Won 2015/16 coveted Platinum Level Government Award for Best Fiber Optic.
Exceeds the industry performance standards.
This document discusses 3M's passive optical LAN solutions, which use fiber optic cabling rather than copper wiring. It notes that passive optical LAN uses less energy and space than traditional copper Ethernet networks, reducing deployment and operating costs by up to 70% and 80% respectively. 3M provides complete end-to-end passive optical LAN solutions including fiber cables, connectors, splitters, enclosures, and installation/maintenance services to help customers implement this more efficient fiber optic networking technology.
What Do You Need to Know About Distribution Fiber Optic CableSun Telecom
Cable with multiple fibers is widely applied to high-density connectivity indoor and outdoor installations, well distribution cable is the typically used type.
Overhead Fiber Optic Cable Installation Method and RequirementSun Telecom
Overhead fiber optic cable is suitable for long-distance lines and dedicated network optical cable lines or some local special sections. It provides high tensile strength, good performance of mechanical and temperature, and low-cost installation.
Loose tube vs. tight-buffered fiber optic cableTeresa Huang
Selecting the right type of fiber optic cable boils down to the applications and the installation. This post will introduce and compare two fiber optic cable types based on different cable constructions—loose-tube and tight-buffered fiber optic cable.
High-Performance Fiber Optic Cables for the FTTH Access Network ApplicationdocSun Telecom
With the continuous development of FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home) network construction, there will be more and more new varieties of fiber optic cables for the FTTH access network application. This article will discuss the three types of fiber optic cables for FTTH in detail.
Know the key difference between fiber optics and copper cabling with its advantages, usage. Also, the best network cabling to your business requirement.
Outdoor closure box is used to terminate the fiber cores. UNISOL Outdoor closure can supply IP rated Optical Fiber Splice Dome Enclosure and Inline Splice Enclosures.
Outdoor cabinets are rust proof well protected from accidental or malicious damages.
UNISOL These cabinets are rust proof well protected from accidental or malicious damages. Complete cable routing design with fiber bend radius over 40mm Modular design and easy installation, modules are exchangeable optimal management for patch cords with fiber storage units.Telecom cabinets can also be configured to meet specific requirements with a range of options also available including environmental protection and integration. Telecommunications racks and cabinets designed for deployment inside standard telecommunication equipment and accessories, through to residential applications to street-type applications.
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Invisible Footprints: Clear Solutions for FTTH
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From the morning commute, to a working lunch, to evening entertainment,
the modern consumer expects seamless, fast and constant Internet
connectivity. Fiber optics are greatly improving the speed of large
commercial networks, and now, residential consumers expect their home
connection to keep pace. Eager to meet this demand , broadband service
providers are quickly expanding their networks to bring fiber connectivity
into traditional residential homes – single-family units (SFUs) – and
apartment or condominium buildings – multi-dwelling units (MDUs).
The expansion of residential fiber networks poses several installation
challenges from navigating cable around structural obstacles to unsightly
leave-behinds, such as slack cable and debris from drilling. While residential
consumers are pleased with new options for better connectivity, they are
often displeased with the unappealing footprint left by fiber cable routing.
3M is introducing a new-to-market, nearly invisible solution for residential
fiber deployment that provides a pleasing aesthetic, with reliable and fast
installations in challenging SFU and MDU applications.
Cable Routing and Bending
Typical residential fiber installations involve routing fiber cable from an
exterior wall-mounted network interface device (NID) to an interior wall
outlet box (wall jack) inside the home or apartment. The fiber route from
outside to inside the dwelling often requires tight bending of the fiber at
multiple corners to reach the indoor wall box.
A standard singlemode fiber (SMF) is susceptible to macro-bend
attenuation (optical power loss) when bent in radii below 30 mm, which can
create system-wide reliability issues. Bend-insensitive SMF, however, is
designed to operate in small bend radii – as small as 5 mm. Because of this,
bend-insensitive SMF provides excellent performance consistently over its
service lifetime. As a result, bend-insensitive SMF and ultra bend-insensitve
fiber (UBIF) are commonly used for residential installations.
Current Market Offerings
One solution cable manufacturers have developed is a ruggedized
4.8 mm round UBIF drop cable which mimics copper category 5 and
CATV coaxial drop cables with pre-terminated connector ends. Using
round-crown staples with these cables helps prevent compression and
inducing attenuation, resulting in desired performance when recommended
stapling practices are followed. However, the 4.8 mm cable typically
requires stapling along baseboards, and around doorways, windows and
other obstacles, resulting in an unsightly visible pathway. Additionally,
storage of slack cable is problematic as is stapling, which is noisy, messy
and sometimes impossible if the home has concrete walls.
Another solution in the market involves using bare 900 µm UBIF with bend-
control corner hardware. In this setup, the fiber is routed along the baseboard,
wall or ceiling and feeds into bend-control corner pieces for protection around
angular obstacles, such as doorways. One of its pitfalls is that it requires
securing the fiber in place with a caulk or fluid adhesive, a process that is both
time and labor intensive. The skill of the installer is very important because it’s
possible to introduce micro-bends to the cable, compromising the signal or
inadvertently causing damage to the property.
Other cable manufacturers have developed an adhesive-coated bend-
insensitive SMF, which requires the use of a heat-gun to type, battery-powered
applicator melt the adhesive and secure the fiber in place. In this installation,
the fiber cable is secured to the wall surface at a pace of one inch per second –
a time-consuming process. The installation speed also needs to be slowed down
when fiber is not attached to the wall or when the fiber is routed around both
inner/outer corners. The risk of property damage increases due to the heating
element and once again, the installer’s skill level determines the quality of
the installation.
A Clearly New Solution
Several solutions meet the requirement of expanding residential fiber networks,
but they’re falling short on aesthetics or fast installation process. Customers
aren’t always satisfied with how an installation looks, and clean, streamlined
craftsmanship is highly variable among installers. Often times, customers are
not satisfied with how long the installation job takes. As a result, broadband
service providers struggle with consistency in installation quality and
customer satisfaction.
Drawing from expertise in materials science,
adhesives and communications technology, 3M
took a comprehensive approach to address multiple
concerns with residential fiber cable routing.
The result is the new 3M™
Clear Fiber Drop Cable, an indoor/outdoor drop cable
that routes the 3M™
900 μm Clear Fiber, a clear-buffered UBIF, indoors where
it slides and locks into the 3M™
Clear Track Fiber Pathway, a clear-routing
pathway. The 3M Clear Track solution provides aesthetic, reliable and fast
installations in challenging SFU and MDU applications.
Figure 1. 3M™
Clear Track Fiber Pathway Figure 2. 3M™
Clear Fiber Drop Cable
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Installation methods
Single family unit
Attached to inside wall
with 3M™
Clear Track
or 3M™
One Pass Mini
Fiber Pathway
3M™
Wall Outlet
(indoor fiber jack)
3M™
Fiber Network Interface
Device (NID)
3M™
Clear
Fiber Drop
stapled to
outside wall
Outside/inside
wall penetration hole
Aerial drop
The Future of
FTTH Connections
3M’s three-part FTTH solution is
designed to deliver fiber connectivity
with fast, simple installations and a
minimal network footprint.
3M™
Clear Fiber Drop Cable
• OFNR rated
• Can be stapled
• Easy peel for easy access to
clear fiber
• All dielectric
• Field terminated
3M™
900 μm Clear Fiber
• Ultra Bend-Insensitve Fiber (UBIF)
• Clear buffered
• Field or factory terminated
3M™
Clear Track Fiber Pathway
• Low profile pathway
• 3M proprietary tape adhesive
backing
• Contoured track diffuses light
• Simple installation
• Easy to remove fiber from track
Figure 3. Outdoor-indoor routing pathway for SFU application
Learn more about this solution
and more at 3M.com/Telecom.
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3M™
Clear Fiber Drop Cable
Designed for the final drop service, the all-dielectric easy access Clear Fiber
Drop Cable eliminates the need for bonding or grounding. The jacketed
cable contains a single clear-buffered 900 μm fiber with two parallel
Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) strength members placed on the sides of
the fiber. The cable measures approximately 2.5 x 4.0 mm and the internal
fiber complies with ITU-T G657.B3 standard, meeting the 5 mm bend radius
requirement. The low profile cable is designed to be UV resistant.
FRP rod
4.0 mm
2.5 mm
900 μm clear
buffered fiber
Figure 4. A diagram of the jacketed easy access fiber drop cable.
Outdoors, the Clear Fiber Drop Cable holds up to tough -40°C – 70°C
(-40 F – 160 F) conditions. The sturdy jacketing makes it easy to staple
the cable to the outside of the premises without inducing any optical loss.
With OFNR rating, the cable can enter into basements or attics before
transitioning to living spaces. Plus, the cable is designed to meet the
ICEA-S-110-717 standards.
Indoors, the Clear Fiber Drop Cable jacket peels open by hand to expose
the 900 μm Clear Fiber. The fiber inconspicuously routes to the optical
network terminal (ONT) or wall outlet box, where it can be terminated with
field-installable connectors. Optionally, factory terminated versions of the
drop cable are available.
Figure 5. The easy access fiber drop cable peeled open without tools to
expose the clear buffered fiber
3M™
Clear Track Fiber Pathway
Intended for home and office installations,
Clear Track Fiber Pathway diffuses reflected
light resulting in near invisibility.
The clear translucent tape adhesive-backed pathway is delivered on a spool
with a protective red liner backing. When installed, it is clear, flexible and
has a small footprint without any visible seams. It installs directly onto a wall
surface using the pre-attached tape adhesive without the use of a raceway,
conduit or micro duct.
1.1 mm
3.5
3.7
Fiber pathway
Adhesive
Protective Liner
Figure 6. A diagram of the clear routing micro fiber pathway.
Clear Track Fiber Pathway has two rows of clear, flexible and mushroom-
like features with precise lengthwise separation that form a track. Through
diffuse reflection, the contours of these features create the pathway’s low
visual profile, while their precise pitch holds the 3M™
900 μm Clear Fiber in
place. The pathway enables easy removal of the fiber to extend or re-route
the fiber as needed.
Figure 7. A close-up of the clear pathway. The clear buffered fiber is held in
place by the mushroom-like features.
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For easy installations, the clear pathway has an adhesive backing which
mounts directly to the wall. It is flexible for routing around corners or on
irregular surfaces. No corner hardware is needed, and planar routing can be
formed by cutting the pathway and continuing another pathway section at
a 90-degree offset. The installation tool helps installers maintain consistent
spacing from ceilings or baseboards and prevents uneven rounded corners,
as well as applying appropriate pressure to the adhesive.
Figure 8. A photo of the installation tool in use.
Figure 9. A photo of the installation tool in use, rounding a corner.
Because a tape-like adhesive is used to mount the fiber pathway to the wall,
installation is less disruptive than traditional methods such as stapling. The
pre-attached adhesive backing of the fiber pathway has been engineered
for compatibility with a broad range of indoor wall surfaces such as latex
and oil paints and wallpaper.
Putting It to the Test
The 3M™
900 μm Clear Fiber, 3M™
Clear Fiber Drop Cable, and 3M™
Clear Track
Fiber Pathway underwent rigorous tests to ensure field performance and instill
confidence for ISPs, installers and customers.
3M™
900 μm Clear Fiber tests
High-performance fiber must maintain signal integrity in tough
environmental conditions. From strip force, to temperature cycling
to flame and UV tests, the fiber passed and met all applicable
requirements.
3M™
Clear Fiber Drop Cable tests
A series of installation and environmental impact tests were conducted
on the Clear Fiber Drop Cable to simulate outdoor exposure and
installation/service scenarios, including stapling. All tests results show
the cable is compatible with the intended use.
3M™
Clear Track Fiber Pathway tests
New tests were developed for the Clear Track Fiber Pathway to
ensure long-term adhesion and optical performance.
Flammability - The fiber pathway and fiber met the requirements for
UL 2024 /UL1685 FT4 & CAN/ULC S143 and FT4 flame test standards.
Adhesive Shear – Test results indicate a very highly textured wall
surface would not be a good candidate for a pathway attached with
adhesive. A convenient 3M™
Wall Surface Compatibility Test Kit is
available to evaluate prior to installation in the field.
Environment - Both aged and unaged samples were run through
environmental test series, resulting in maximum change of less
than 0.1 dB.
Airborne Contaminants – The pathway can be cleaned easily without
any degradation or delamination using a common household vacuum
cleaner with brush attachment.
Chemical Exposure – All samples met the acceptance criteria of
75 percent tensile strength retention when exposed to common
household chemicals.
Paint-ability – The pathway met the paint-ability specifications,
including oil and latex paints.
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Out in the Field
The 3M™
Clear Track Fiber Pathway solution is designed to provide ease
of installation in challenging SFU and MDU residences. It’s also made to
present a nearly invisible footprint, conforming to challenging obstacles
and blending in with the environment.
The 3M™
Clear Fiber Drop Cable typically runs from a wall-mounted NID,
entering SFUs and MDUs through a small hole. The cable can also be
utilized below grade using a pre-placed conduit from a pedestal or hand-
hole directly to house. The 3M™
Micro Point of Entry Wall Cover provides
low-profile concealment and protection. Once inside, the cable jacket
splits open (by hand), exposing the 900 μm clear fiber. The 3M Clear Track
Fiber Pathway routes from the entry hole to a wall outlet using a hand-
held installation tool. The exposed UBIF zips into the pathway, eliminating
the need for an indoor-outdoor wall transition or splicing point. The fiber
terminates using an SC connector at the wall outlet, and a jumper cable
connects the ONT (optical network terminal) or a set-top box to complete
the connection.
A Nearly Invisible Footprint
In the age of seamless Internet connectivity, 3M has introduced a FTTH solution
that’s nearly as seamless in terms of installation and leave-behinds. Using
3M™
Clear Track Fiber Pathway products, fiber networks make a smooth
and agile transition from outside to inside SFUs and MDUs, leaving no more
than a small entry point. Once inside, the fiber routes with near invisibility
along baseboards or ceilings and around obstacles, with high resistance
to attenuation. Adhesive-backing and a single installation tool simplify the
installation process, minimizing the chance of property damage and disparity
among installers’ skill levels. This new solution from 3M can help service
providers reach more customers quickly, helping pave the way to a future of
larger and more cost-effective FTTH networks.
3M’s Communication Markets Division (CMD) enables networks to achieve
peak performance today while preparing them for the future. 3M DSL and G.fast
technologies are helping service providers leverage existing infrastructure,
while fiber solutions are delivering ultra-fast connections to homes and
businesses. Passive optical LAN is ensuring critical data centers keep pace with
the speed of information, and with 3M wireless weatherproofing, your mobile
devices can stay connected in more places. From the central office to your
living room, CMD technology is leading the way to a more connected world.
Learn more about 3M CMD at 3M.com/Telecom.
Contact information:
3M Communication Markets Division
6801 River Place Blvd.
Austin, TX 78726-9000 USA
Phone 1-800-426-8688
Fax 1-800-626-0329
Web 3M.com/Telecom
Figure 10. MDU residence with 3M™
Clear Track Fiber Pathway installed