low latency

highest availability and reliability

1 + 1 hardware redundancy
traffic protection concepts
data security, IT-security and safety according to current standards
sustainability
convertibility and technical flexibility
expandability, upgradeability
interoperability and compatibility with existing systems, incl. TNMS
state-of-the-art transmission technology and features.

8.2 Optical Fibers and Cables

The fibers of OPGW, ADSS and OPAC need to have the same physical and
optical transmission properties. Hence, they need to be of the same fiber
type.

In order to limit necessary spare parts, all connections preferably shall be

realized by the same OPGW and OPAC types. All FOCs shall incorporate
48 single-mode fibers, which shall comply with IEC 60793 and IEC 60794
standards and with ITU-T G.655.

8.2.1 Characteristics and performance

The optical fibers shall comply with the minimum requirements set out in
the table below:

Fiber Characteristics Required values

Fiber Type ITU-T G.655
Max. Attenuation at:

1550 nm 0.23 dB/km

1625 nm 0.25 dB/km

Chromatic dispersion
Min. Chromatic dispersion in the range 1530 ~ 2 ps/nm.km
1565 nm
Max. Chromatic dispersion in the range 1530 ~ 6 ps/nm.km
1565 nm
Min. Chromatic dispersion in the range 1565 ~ 4,5 ps/nm.km
1625 nm
Max. Chromatic dispersion in the range 1565 ~ 12 ps/nm.km
1625 nm
Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) :

Max. individual fiber 0.1 ps/km0.5

Cable Cut-off wave length cc
Min. Mode field diameter @ 1550 nm 9 µm
Max. deviation from nominal Mode field diameter
10%
@ 1550 nm,
Optical cladding diameter 125 ± 1 µm

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Core/Cladding concentricity error µm
Cladding non-circularity
Coating/Cladding concentricity error µm
Point discontinuity @ 1550 nm in the OTDR trace
Bending test, additional loss, 100 turns on 60mm
0.05 dB @ 1550 nm
mandrel
Bending test, additional loss, 1 turn on 32mm
0.5 dB @ 1550 nm
mandrel
Minimum Fiber curl 4m
Proof test

No joints shall be allowed in any fiber in any drum length.

The Contractor shall state the refractive index of the optical fiber
1550 625 nm.

The Contractor shall present details about dispersion measurements at the

installed fibers, at least about chromatic dispersion (CD).

CD measurement method shall be according to ITU-T G.650.1 (3.1), (4.5),

the calibration of the test instrument shall be according to IEC 61744.

8.2.2 Underground FOC

For the connection from joint boxes at gentry, the underground FOC shall
be installed, laid in suitable ducts and pipes. The FOC shall establish
connection between OPGW and ODF cabinets

Fiber optic ducted cables should be non-metallic, containing 48 single-mode

fibers. The fibers in optic ducted cables shall have the transmission
characteristics as defined in ITU-T G.655.

The metal-free cable shall be strengthened, reinforced and sheathed to offer

protection including anti rodent protection, rendering it suitable for trench
installation in duct tubes.

The fiber optic cable shall be circular in cross section and free from
pinholes, joints, and other defects.

The cable shall be adequately designed and manufactured not to affect the
physical or optical properties of the optical fibers.

The optical fibers shall be contained within color coded loose tubes,
arranged in a circular configuration and filled with a water-blocking com-
pound to prevent water penetration.

The individual optical fibers shall be uniquely identifiable through a color

coding scheme in accordance with ITA/EIA-598-C.
In case duplicate colors are to be used, the fibers shall be uniquely
identifiable through black tracers.

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sufficient peripheral strength members to withstand a tensile load of 2100 N
during pulling and 1200 N in operation (permanent), in accordance with
IEC 60794-1 E1 without deteriorating the performance of the optical fibers.
Similarly for cables with more than 72 fibers the peripheral strength
members shall withstand a tensile load of 3000 N during pulling and 1700 N
in operation (permanent).

The glass yarn layer will be designed, manufactured and tested to cope with
the required strength efforts and simultaneously to efficiently protect the
cables against rodents.

The outer sheath shall consist of a flame retardant, halogen free and low
smoke thermoplastic compound (LSZH). The relevant fire tests shall be
performed in accordance with IEC 60332-1, IEC 60754-1/2 and IEC 61034-
1/2.

The fiber optic cables shall be designed, manufactured and installed to

operate with temperatures with the range: -20°C to +70°C.

The outer sheath of the fiber optic cables shall be marked, including:

Employer name
cable type/manufacturer
metric marking.

8.2.2.1 Fiber optic cable test

The Contractor shall provide evidence - through suitable type tests -that the
proposed cable complies with the cable test requirements depicted in the
table below:

Test Test Method Required values

IEC 60794-1-2 E1 Maximum fiber strain
For cables up to 72 fibers: 2100 N < 0.33 %
Tensile strength For cables from 72 to 144 fibers: 3000 N No attenuation
Length > 50 m change @ 1550 nm
(< 0.05 dB)
IEC-60794-1-2-F1
Attenuation change,
@1550 nm
Temperature cycling - Temperature step :
TA=-20°C, TB=+70 °C
- 6 cycles, min 8 hours/step
IEC-60794-1-2-E3 - No damage in
-Load: 1200 N cable element
Crush -Length of plate: 100 mm - No attenuation
-Time: 15 minutes - Test point: 3 points change @ 1550 nm
(< 0.05 dB)

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