Optical Fiber Cable

Optical Fiber Cable - FTTH Drop Cable Outdoor Aerial – G657A

1. General

This specification covers the design and performance of the single mode optical cables to be used in
drop application.

1.1 Cable Description

• 1/2 G657A1 SM-fibers.
• Bow-type structure.
• Suitable for drop installation.

1.2 Quality
Litech ensures a continuing level of quality in our cable products through several programs including
ISO 9001.

1.3 Reliability
Litech ensures product reliability through rigorous qualification testing of each product family. Both
initial and periodic qualification testing are performed to assure the cable’s performance and durabil-
ity in the field environment.

1.4 Reference

ITU-T G.657 Characteristics of a bending loss insensitive single mode optical fiber and cable for the access network
IEC 60794-1-1 Optical fiber cables- part1-1-Generic specification-General
IEC 60794-1-2 Optical fiber cables- part1-2-Generic specification-Basic optical cable test procedure
IEC 60794-2 Optical fiber cables- part2- Indoor cables-Sectional specification
IEC 60794-2-20 Optical fiber cables- part2-20- Indoor cables-Family specification for multi-fiber optical distribution cables
IEC 60332-2-2 IEC 60332-2_2 Tests on electric and optical fibre cables Under Fire Condition
IEC 61034-2 Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions - Part 2: Test procedure and
requirements
IEC 60754-1 Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables; part 1: determination of the amount of
halogen acid gas

1.5 Working Condition

• Transportation and storage temperature: -40°C～+60°C
• Installation temperature: -30°C～+60°C
• Operation temperature: -40°C～+60°C

1.6 Minimum Allowable Bending Radius

• Static: 15mm
• Dynamic: 30mm

1.7 Life Time

Optical fiber cables supplied in compliance with the specifications can be capable of withstanding
the typical service condition for a period of twenty-five (25) years without detriment to the transmis-
sion or operation and maintenance characteristics of the cable.
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2. Optical Fiber In Cable (ITU-G657A)

Optical properties of the SM fiber are achieved through a germanium doped silica based core with a
pure silica cladding which meets ITU-T G657A1, UV curable acrylate protective coating is applied over
the glass cladding to provide the necessary maximum fiber lifetime.
Geometrical, optical, and mechanical characteristics of fiber in cable as the following table:

Specification
Category Description Before cable After cable
Geometrical Cladding diameter 125.0 ± 0.7 μm
Characteristics Cladding non-circularity ≤ 1.0 %
Coating diameter 245±10 μm(Before Colored)
250 ± 15 μm (Colored)
Fiber curl (Radius) ≥4m
Optical Mode field diameter at 1310 nm 8.6-9.5 ± 0.4 μm
Characteristics Core concentricity error ≤ 0.5 μm
Attenuation at 1310 nm ≤ 0.35 dB/km ≤ 0.40 dB/km
Attenuation at 1380 nm ≤ 0.35 dB/km ≤ 0.40 dB/km
Attenuation at 1550 nm ≤ 0.21 dB/km ≤ 0.30 dB/km
Attenuation at 1625 nm ≤ 0.23 dB/km ≤ 0.32 dB/km
Dispersion in 1288 – 1339 nm ≤ 3.5 ps/(nm·km)
Dispersion in 1271 – 1360 nm ≤ 5.3 ps/(nm·km)
Dispersion at 1550 nm ≤ 18 ps/(nm·km)
Zero dispersion wavelength 1300 – 1324 nm
Zero dispersion slope ≤ 0.092 ps/(nm2·km)
Cable cut-off wavelength ≤ 1260 nm
Polarization mode dispersion individual fiber ≤ 0.2 ps/?km
Polarization mode dispersion design link value ≤ 0.1 ps/?km
(M=20, Q=0.01%)
Mechanical Proof stress level ≥100kpsi (0.69 GPa)
Specification Macro-bend loss ≤ 0.25 dB at 1550nm
(10 turns, 15mm radius,) ≤ 1 dB at 1625nm
Macro-bend loss ≤ 0.75 dB at 1550nm
(1 turns, 10mm radius,) ≤ 1.5 dB at 1625nm

3. Optic Cable

3.1 General Design

The optical fibers are in the center, two parallel nonmetal strength members are at the two sides, a
steel wire as the additional strength member is also applied. Then, the cable is completed with the
LSZH.

3.2 Construction

3.2.1 Cross Section of Cable

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Messenger Wire Messenger Wire

FRP FRP

Optical fiber Optical fiber

3.2.2 Dimensions and Descriptions of Cable Constructions

Value
Item Contents
1 2
Strength element Material FRP
Diameter(mm) 0.5±0.1
Count 2
Outer sheath Material LSZH
Color Black
Messenger wire Material Steel wire
Cable diameter(mm) Approx. 5.3（±0.2）*2.0（±0.2
Cable weight(kg/km) Approx. 21.5

3.2.3 Mechanical Performance of Cable

Tensile performance(N) Crush(N/100mm)

Short term Long term Short term Long term
600 300 2200 1000

3.2.4 Color Code of the Fiber

Each fiber can be identifiable throughout the length of the cable in accordance with the following
color sequence. Fiber color in each tube starts from No. 1 Blue.

No. 1 2

Color Blue Orange

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3.2.4 Color 3.3 Mechanical, Electrical and Environmental Test Characteristicsof the Fiber

Item Test Method Requirements

Tensile IEC 60794-1-2-E1 - Total fiber strain less than 0.4% under
performance Load: 600N or weight of 50 m cable, rated tensile load.
Duration of load sustain: 5min. -No change in attenuation after the test.
Velocity of transfer device: either 100 mm/min - No damage to the cable elements.
Diameter of chuck drums and transfer devices:20 times cable
diameter

Crush IEC 60794-1-2-E3 -The maximum increase in attenuation

Load: 1000N less than 0.4dB.
Duration of load: 1min -No change in attenuation after the test.
Length between test locations: 500 mm -No damage to the cable elements.
Impact IEC 60794-1-2-E4 -The maximum increase in attenuation
Striking surface Radius: 12.5mm less than 0.4dB.
Impact energy: 1J -No damage to the cable elements.
Number of impacts: at least 3, each separated at least 500 mm
Height:1m

Bend IEC 60794-1-2-E11A -No fiber breakage.

Mandrel radius: 30mm
Turns:10
Cycles:6
Repeated IEC 60794-1-2-E6 -The maximum increase in attenuation
bending Bending radius: 30mm less than 0.4dB.
Cycles: 300 No damage to the cable elements.
Load: 20N
Cable bending IEC 60794-1-2-E11A -Under visual examination without
at low temperature Bending radius: 30mm magnification, no damage to the
Testing temperature: -15°C sheath, no fiber breakage during the
Cycles:2 test.
Cable torsion IEC 60794-1-2-E7
Cycles:10 -The maximum increase in attenuation
Turns: ±180° less than 0.4dB.
clamp:1m No damage to the cable elements.
Tension load: 20N
Cable kink IEC 60794-1-2-E10 -No kink occur.
Min. loop diameter: 30 mm.
Temperature IEC 60794-1-2-F1 -The maximum increase (1550nm) in
cycling Temperature range: －40°C～＋60°C attenuation shall be less than 0.4dB
Cycles:2
Duration: 8 hours
Flame propagation IEC 60332-2-2 -IEC 60332-2-2 Annex A
Emission of smoke IEC 61034-2 -Minimum light transmittance is 50%
Emission of corrosive IEC 60754-1 and 60754-2 -pH ≥4.2
gases
Other According to IEC 60794 ,YD/T 1997-2009
parameters
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4. Cable Sheath Marking

Unless otherwise specified, the cable sheath marking shall be as follows:

• Color: white
• Contents: The name of manufacturer, the year of manufacture, the type of cable, length marking
• Interval: 1m

5. Packaging and Shipping

5.1 Reel Length

Standard reel length: 1/2 /4km/reel

5.2 Cable Drum

The cables are packed in wooden drums
The minimum barrel diameter of the drum shall be more than 30 times of the nominal diameter for
armored cable, and 25 times of the nominal diameter for unarmored cable.

5.3 Labeling
The direction of rotation of the color scheme is shown by marking the clockwise and anti-clockwise
ends with red and green adhesive tape respectively.

The markings are on both sides of the flanges as follows:

• Cable Type/Size
• Cable Length
• Gross Weight.
• Name of supplier.
• Shipping mark.

5.4 Cable Packing

Both cable ends are provided with protections against water penetration and firmly secured to the
drum, so the cable cannot move and the turns cannot slide when it is moved, handled or laid. the
inner end has at least 3 meters of accessible length to perform reception tests in the cables.