Fiber Optic Splitters

Splitter Family
For
GPON FTTH Network
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Draka FTTH Solutions
Draka Communications is an European leader for any kind of FTTH solutions for the passive
optical layer.
Draka Communications has developed over the past years a wide range of innovative network
concepts and products to deliver sophisticated fiber cable solutions to the end user. Network
operators are supported to maximise their revenues and save operation costs. Draka
Communications follows its basic strategy and principles in this developing process.
One of the key components for GPON FTTH networks is the splitter as depicted in the figure
below.
There may be one splitter or several cascaded splitters in an FTTH PON, depending on the
network topology. The splitters can be placed in the Central Office, in one of the distribution
points (outdoor or indoor).
Splitter Portfolio
Draka Communications provides a selection of cost effective and high quality splitter devices
that enable high performance solutions for Point to Multipoint network.
The present document shows only a part of the different splitter that Draka is ready to offer. To
meet customer needs Draka Communications is able to offer other kind of preconnectorized
solutions. For significant volume we can offer customized splitters with colour that fits perfectly
with the colour code used in the optical cables of the operator network.
BendBright®XS
One key parameter is the fiber used in the component itself: Draka BendBright®XS fiber
(G.657B) has a very good performance versus bending, but at the same time a perfect
compatibility with standard single mode fiber (SMF), thanks to its mode field diameter which is
very close from SMF. Draka Communications is very please to offer a fiber that presents such
benefits.
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Splitter Technology
The splitter is a bidirectional broadband optical component that has generally one or two input
ports and multiple output ports (up to 64). The input (downstream) optical signal is divided
among the output ports, allowing multiple subscriber to share a single optical fiber and
consequently to share the available bandwidth of that fiber. In the upstream direction, optical
signals from a number of ONTs are combined into a single fiber.
Splitters are passive devices that do not need power or cooling. They only add loss, mostly
due to the fact that they divide the input power. It should be noted that the splitter adds
approximately the same loss for light travelling in the upstream direction as it does for
downstream direction.
There are several technologies to produce the splitters, like Fused Biconic Tapered (FBT)
splitters. Another family of splitters is based on integrated optics splitting devices based on
Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) - Typically used for high split counts output ports.
For FBT technology, fibers are heated (by a flame, for instance) and are simultaneously pulled
(elongation). The softened parts are formed into a tapered shape. In the tapered part, the
distance between cores in fibers becomes close and coupling takes place between the cores.
The amount of light coupled varies with the core-to-core proximity and the interaction length.
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To make component that has accurate coupling ratios, optical power is launched into a fiber
and the output power from a fiber is monitored during the heating and pulling process.
Although a 1x2 FBT splitter is common, devices with other coupling ratios are also made, by
arranging 1x2’s in a binary tree. Generally speaking, the drawback of FBT is their non-
compactness when they are used for a large number of output ports by being cascaded.
FBT Coupler Features:

Low insertion loss
Low polarization dependent loss
High return loss
Environmentally stable
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PLC are made using tools and processes from the semi-conductor industry and are based on
optical waveguide chip.
They are made by lithographing silica waveguides on substrates. Optical waveguides are
formed on a substrate by a combination of photolithography and etching.
PLC splitter modules have one or two input ports and multiple output ports (N) for the uniform
division of an optical signal. The planar waveguide devices feature a compact package
(compact management in closures and splice trays) and stable optical parameters, making
them suitable for Telecommunications applications. Here is where the PLC technology has a
significant advantage; their small physical size has made it possible to place them anywhere in
the GPON network.
PLC Splitter Features:

Low insertion loss, PDL, Back Reflection
Good uniformity
Compact package
How can we help you build your network?

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Ordering information
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Splitter Ordering Information
For more information on our standard splitter product or any specific request, please contact
your local Draka account manager.
Product Naming
SPT - - - - - X - - - - -
Wavelength range Fiber type Number of IN ports Pigtail type Connector of IN ports Jumper identification
F : Full 2D : G652D 1 : 1 input port 0 : 250µm bare fiber 000 : None S : Standard
X : Customized 7B : G.657B 2 : 2 input ports 1 : 900µm loose tube SCU : SC/UPC X : Customized
XX : Customized 2 : 2mm LSZH jacket SCA : SC/APC
LCU : LC/UPC
Technology Splitter per chip Number of OUT ports Housing LCA : LC/APC
FBT : Fusion type 1 : 1 splitter 002 : 2 output ports S : Standard XXX : Customized
PLC : Planar type 6 : 6 splitters 004 : 4 output ports R : For 19" rack
X : Customized 008 : 8 output ports C: Compact Connector of OUT ports
016 : 16 output ports M: Rack module 000 : None
032 : 32 output ports X : Customized SCU : SC/UPC
064 : 64 output ports SCA : SC/APC
XXX : Customized LCU : LC/UPC
LCA : LC/APC
XXX : Customized
Standard Product List
FBT splitters
Product Data Sheet Reference
SPT-F-FBT-2D-1-1x002-0-S-000-000-S Std-Splitter-FBT-1xN-2D.1e
SPT-F-FBT-2D-1-1x002-2-S-SCA-SCA-S Std-Splitter-FBT-1xN-2D-SCASCA.1e
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PLC splitters
SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-1x002-0-S-000-000-S Std-Splitter-PLC-1xN-2D-1e
SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-1x004-0-S-000-000-S Std-Splitter-PLC-1xN-2D-1e.
SPT-F-PLC-7B-1-1x002-0-S-000-000-S Std-Splitter-PLC-1xN-7B-1e
SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-1x002-1-S-SCA-SCA-S Std-Splitter-PLC-1xN-2D-SCASCA-1e
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SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-1x002-1-S-SCU-SCU-S Std-Splitter-PLC-1xN-2D-SCUSCU-1e
SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-1x002-1-S-LCA-LCA-S Std-Splitter-PLC-1xN-2D-LCALCA-1e
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SPT-F-PLC-7B-1-1x002-1-S-SCA-SCA-S Std-Splitter-PLC-1xN-7B-SCASCA-1e
SPT-F-PLC-7B-1-1x002-1-S-SCU-SCU-S Std-Splitter-PLC-1xN-7B-SCUSCU-1e
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SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-2x004-1-S-LCU-LCU-S Std-Splitter-PLC-2xN-2D-LCULCU-1e
SPT-F-PLC-7B-1-1x002-1-C-SCA-SCA-S Std-Compact-Splitter-PLC-1xN-7B-SCASCA-1e
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Innovative splitters
SPT-F-PLC-2D-6-1x002-0-S-000-000-S Std-Splitter-PLC-6x(1x2)-2D-1e
SPT-F-PLC-7B-6-1x002-0-S-000-000-S Std-Splitter-PLC-6x(1x2)-7B-1e
SPT-F-PLC-7B-6-1x002-1-S-SCA-SCA-S Std-Splitter-PLC-6x(1x2)-7B-SCASCA-1e
SPT-F-PLC-7B-6-1x002-2-S-SCA-SCA-S Std-Splitter-PLC-6x(1x2)-7B-SCASCA-1e
SPT-F-PLC-7B-6-1x002-1-S-LCA-LCA-S Std-Splitter-PLC-6x(1x2)-7B-LCALCA-1e
SPT-F-PLC-7B-6-1x002-2-S-LCA-LCA-S Std-Splitter-PLC-6x(1x2)-7B-LCALCA-1e
SPT-F-PLC-2D-6-2x002-0-S-000-000-S Std-Splitter-PLC-6x(2x2)-2D-1e
SPT-F-PLC-7B-6-2x002-0-S-000-000-S Std-Splitter-PLC-6x(2x2)-7B-1e
SPT-F-PLC-7B-6-2x002-1-S-SCA-SCA-S Std-Splitter-PLC-6x(2x2)-7B-SCASCA
SPT-F-PLC-7B-6-2x002-2-S-SCA-SCA-S Std-Splitter-PLC-6x(2x2)-7B-SCASCA
SPT-F-PLC-7B-6-2x002-1-S-LCA-LCA-S Std-Splitter-PLC-6x(2x2)-7B-LCALCA
SPT-F-PLC-7B-6-2x002-2-S-LCA-LCA-S Std-Splitter-PLC-6x(2x2)-7B-LCALCA
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19” rack mountable modules
SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-1x002-1-M-LCA-LCA-S 19inch 1U Splitter Module-PLC-1xN-2D-LCAPC-1e

SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-1x002-1-M-LCU-LCU-S 19inch 1U Splitter Module-PLC-1xN-2D-LCUPC-1e
SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-1x032-1-R-LCA-LCA-S 19inch 1U Splitter Shelf-PLC-1xN-2D-LCAPC-1e
SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-1x064-1-R-LCA-LCA-S 19inch 1U Splitter Shelf-PLC-1xN-2D-LCAPC-1e
SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-1x032-1-R-LCU-LCU-S 19inch 1U Splitter Shelf-PLC-1xN-2D-LCUPC-1e
SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-1x064-1-R-LCU-LCU-S 19inch 1U Splitter Shelf-PLC-1xN-2D-LCUPC-1e
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FBT splitters
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Splitter FBT 1xN (N=002 to 004)

SPT-F-FBT-2D-1-1xN-0-S-000-000-S
Drawing (indicative)
Main characteristics 1xN FBT bare fiber splitter
Type 1xN FBT 1x2 1x4

Operating wavelength 1260 ~ 1360
range (nm) 1450 ~ 1640
Typical 3.4 7.0
Insertion loss (dB) w/o TDL 1
Max * 3.6 7.4
Typical 3.6 7.2
Insertion loss (dB) w/ TDL
Max *2 3.8 7.6
PDL (dB) Max 0.2 0.3
Uniformity (dB) Max 0.7 1.7
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
Return loss (dB) Min 55
Directivity (dB) Min 55
Operating temperature (°C) -40 to +85
Storage temperature (°C) -40 to +85
Dimensions (mm) (OD)x(L) 3 * 54
WDL(dB) Max 0.7 1.2
Fibre type G652D
Fibre length (m) 2.5m with 250µm fiber
*1 : Including PDL, WDL
*2 : Including PDL, WDL and TDL (This maximum Insertion Loss is valid at End of Life of the component)
Fibre identification
In Port Out Port

1 2 3 4
Clear Red Blue Green Yellow
Specifications may be changed at any time without notice. All sizes and values without tolerances are reference values.
Specifications are for product as supplied by Draka: any modification or alteration afterwards of product may give different result
Not to be reproduced or communicated without prior Draka agreement. Page 1 of 1
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Std-Splitter-FBT-1xN-2D-SCASCA-1e.doc
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SPT-F-FBT-2D-1-1xN-2-S-SCA-SCA-S
Main characteristics Preconnectorized 1xN FBT
Type 1xN 1x2 1x4

range (nm) 1450 ~ 1640
Typical 3.7 7.3
Max * 4.0 8.0
Typical 4.0 7.8
Insertion loss (dB) w/ TDL 2
Max * 4.6 8.4
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
Dimensions (mm) LxWxH 90*14*8.5
WDL(dB) Max 0.7 1.2
Fibre type G652D
Jumper length (m) 1.0m with 2mm LSZH jacket
Connectors type SC/APC
2
* : Including PDL, WDL and TDL (This maximum Insertion Loss is valid at End of Life of the component)
Jumper identification
Out Port
Numbering 1 to N
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Std-Splitter-FBT-2xN-2D-1e.doc
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SPT-F-FBT-2D-1-2xN-0-S-000-000-S
Main characteristics 2xN FBT bare fiber splitter
Type 2xN FBT 2x2 2x4

range (nm) 1450 ~ 1640
Typical 3.4 7.0
Max * 3.6 7.4
Typical 3.6 7.2
Max * 3.8 7.6
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
Dimensions (mm) (OD)x(L) 3 * 54
WDL(dB) Max 0.7 1.2
Fibre type G652D
In Port Out Port

1 2 1 2 3 4
Clear + 1 red Clear + 1 Blue
Red Blue Green Yellow
marker per 300mm marker per 300mm
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Std-Splitter-FBT-2xN-2D-SCASCA-1e.doc
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SPT-F-FBT-2D-1-2xN-2-S-SCA-SCA-S
Main characteristics Preconnectorized 2xN FBT
Type 2xN 2x2 2x4

range (nm) 1450 ~ 1640
Typical 3.7 7.3
Max * 4.0 8.0
Typical 4.0 7.8
Max * 4.6 8.4
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
WDL(dB) Max 0.7 1.2
Fibre type G652D
Jumper length (m) 1.0m with 2mm LSZH jacket
2
In Port, Out Port

Numbering In 1 and In 2 1 to N
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PLC splitters
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Std-Splitter-PLC-1xN-2D-1e.doc
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Splitter PLC 1xN (N=002 to 064)

SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-1xN-0-S-000-000-S
H
L
W
Main characteristics 1xN PLC bare fiber splitter
Type 1xN 1x2 1x4 1x8 1x16 1x32 1x64

Operating wavelength
1260 ~ 1650
range (nm)
Typical 3.6 7.0 10.0 13.5 16.5 19.5
Insertion loss (dB) w/o TDL
Max *1 3.8 7.4 10.7 13.7 16.9 21.6
Typical 4.0 7.6 10.7 13.8 16.9 20.5
Max *2 4.1 7.7 11.2 14.2 17.4 22.1
PDL (dB) Max 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.4
Uniformity (dB) Max 0.6 0.6 0.8 1.2 1.7 2.5
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
Dimensions (mm) LxWxH 40*4*4 50*7*4 60*12*4
WDL(dB) Max 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.0
Fibre type Draka G652D
In Port Out Port

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Red Colour tape (if N>8)
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Blue Colour tape
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Green Colour tape
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Yellow Colour tape
1
33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Red Colour tape x 2
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Blue Colour tape x2
49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 Green Colour tape x 2
57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 Yellow Colour tape x 2
CLEAR Red Blue Green Yellow Purple White Orange Grey
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Std-Splitter-PLC-1xN-2D-LCALCA-1e.doc
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SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-1xN-1or2-S-LCA-LCA-S
Main characteristics Preconnectorized 1xN PLC
Type 1xN 1x2 1x4 1x8 1x16 1x32 1x64

1260 ~ 1650
range (nm)
Typical 3.9 7.3 10.3 13.8 17.0 20.65
Max *1 4.4 8.0 11.3 14.3 17.5 22.2
Typical 4.6 7.8 11.2 14.0 17.5 21.5
Max * 4.9 8.5 11.8 14.8 18.0 22.7
PDL (dB) Max 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.4
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
Dimensions (mm) LxWxH 100*80*9 120x80x18 140x114x18
WDL(dB) Max 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.0
SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-1xN-1-S-LCA-LCA-S: 1.0m with 0,9mm cable
Jumper length (m)
SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-1xN-2-S-LCA-LCA-S: 1.0m with 2mm LSZH jacket
Connectors type LC/APC
2
Out Port
Numbering 1 to N
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Std-Splitter-PLC-1xN-2D-SCASCA-1e.doc
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SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-1xN-1or2-S-SCA-SCA-S
Type 1xN 1x2 1x4 1x8 1x16 1x32 1x64

1260 ~ 1650
range (nm)
Typical 3.9 7.3 10.3 13.8 17.0 20.65
Max *1 4.4 8.0 11.3 14.3 17.5 22.2
Typical 4.6 7.8 11.2 14.0 17.5 21.5
Max * 4.9 8.5 11.8 14.8 18.0 22.7
PDL (dB) Max 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.4
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
WDL(dB) Max 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.0
SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-1xN-1-S-SCA-SCA-S: 1.0m with 0,9mm cable
Jumper length (m)
SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-1xN-2-S-SCA-SCA-S: 1.0m with 2mm LSZH jacket
2
Out Port
Numbering 1 to N
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Std-Splitter-PLC-1xN-2D-SCUSCU-1e.doc
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SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-1xN-1or2-S-SCU-SCU-S
Type 1xN 1x2 1x4 1x8 1x16 1x32 1x64

1260 ~ 1650
range (nm)
Typical 3.9 7.3 10.3 13.8 17.0 20.65
Max *1 4.4 8.0 11.3 14.3 17.5 22.2
Typical 4.6 7.8 11.2 14.0 17.5 21.5
Max * 4.9 8.5 11.8 14.8 18.0 22.7
PDL (dB) Max 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.4
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
WDL(dB) Max 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.0
SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-1xN-1-S-SCU-SCU-S: 1.0m with 0,9mm cable
Jumper length (m)
SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-1xN-2-S-SCU-SCU-S: 1.0m with 2mm LSZH jacket
Connectors type SC/UPC
2
Out Port
Numbering 1 to N
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Std-Splitter-PLC-1xN-7B-1e.doc
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Splitter PLC 1xN (N=002 to 064) with BendBright®XS

SPT-F-PLC-7B-1-1xN-0-S-000-000-S
H
L
W
Type 1xN 1x2 1x4 1x8 1x16 1x32 1x64

1260 ~ 1650
range (nm)
Typical 3.6 7.0 10.0 13.5 16.5 19.5
Max *1 3.8 7.4 10.7 13.7 16.9 21.6
Typical 4.0 7.6 10.7 13.8 16.9 20.5
Max *2 4.1 7.7 11.2 14.2 17.4 22.1
PDL (dB) Max 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.4
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
WDL(dB) Max 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.0
Fibre type Draka G657A+B
In Port Out Port

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Red Colour tape (if N>8)
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Blue Colour tape
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Green Colour tape
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Yellow Colour tape
1
33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Red Colour tape x 2
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Blue Colour tape x2
49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 Green Colour tape x 2
57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 Yellow Colour tape x 2
CLEAR Red Blue Green Yellow Purple White Orange Grey
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Std-Splitter-PLC-1xN-7B-LCALCA-1e.doc
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SPT-F-PLC-7B-1-1xN-1or2-S-LCA-LCA-S
Type 1xN 1x2 1x4 1x8 1x16 1x32 1x64

1260 ~ 1650
range (nm)
Typical 3.9 7.3 10.3 13.8 17.0 20.65
Max * 4.4 8.0 11.3 14.3 17.5 22.2
Typical 4.6 7.8 11.2 14.0 17.5 21.5
Max * 4.9 8.5 11.8 14.8 18.0 22.7
PDL (dB) Max 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.4
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
Dimensions (mm) LxWxH 100*26*9.7 115x30x14.5 125x37x19.5
WDL(dB) Max 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.0
SPT-F-PLC-7B-1-1xN-1-S-LCA-LCA-S: 1.0m with 0,9mm cable
Jumper length (m)
SPT-F-PLC-7B-1-1xN-2-S-LCA-LCA-S: 1.0m with 2mm LSZH jacket
Out Port
Numbering 1 to N
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Std-Splitter-PLC-1xN-7B-SCASCA-1e.doc
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SPT-F-PLC-7B-1-1xN-1or2-S-SCA-SCA-S
Type 1xN 1x2 1x4 1x8 1x16 1x32 1x64

1260 ~ 1650
range (nm)
Typical 3.9 7.3 10.3 13.8 17.0 20.65
Max * 4.4 8.0 11.3 14.3 17.5 22.2
Typical 4.6 7.8 11.2 14.0 17.5 21.5
Max * 4.9 8.5 11.8 14.8 18.0 22.7
PDL (dB) Max 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.4
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
WDL(dB) Max 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.0
SPT-F-PLC-7B-1-1xN-1-S-SCA-SCA-S: 1.0m with 0,9mm cable
Jumper length (m)
SPT-F-PLC-7B-1-1xN-2-S-SCA-SCA-S: 1.0m with 2mm LSZH jacket
1
* : Including PDL, WDL
Out Port
Numbering 1 to N
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Std-Splitter-PLC-1xN-7B-SCUSCU-1e.doc
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SPT-F-PLC-7B-1-1xN-1or2-S-SCU-SCU-S
Type 1xN 1x2 1x4 1x8 1x16 1x32 1x64

1260 ~ 1650
range (nm)
Typical 3.9 7.3 10.3 13.8 17.0 20.65
Max * 4.4 8.0 11.3 14.3 17.5 22.2
Typical 4.6 7.8 11.2 14.0 17.5 21.5
Max * 4.9 8.5 11.8 14.8 18.0 22.7
PDL (dB) Max 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.4
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
WDL(dB) Max 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.0
SPT-F-PLC-7B-1-1xN-1-S-SCU-SCU-S: 1.0m with 0,9mm cable
Jumper length (m)
SPT-F-PLC-7B-1-1xN-2-S-SCU-SCU-S: 1.0m with 2mm LSZH jacket
Connectors type SC/UPC
1
* : Including PDL, WDL
Out Port
Numbering 1 to N
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Std-Splitter-PLC-2xN-2D-1e.doc
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SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-2xN-0-S-000-000-S
H
L
W
Type 2xN 2x2 2x4 2x8 2x16 2x32

1260 ~ 1650
range (nm)
Typical 3.8 7.5 11.0 14.5 17.8
Max * 4.3 7.8 11.4 14.9 18.6
Typical 4.2 7.8 11.5 14.9 18.2
Max * 4.6 8.1 11.9 15.4 19.1
PDL (dB) Max 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.4
Uniformity (dB) Max 1.2 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.5
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
WDL(dB) Max 0.6 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
2
In Port Out Port

Port 1 : CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Red Colour tape (if N>8)
+ 1 Red marker 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Blue Colour tape
per 300mm
Port 2 : CLEAR 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Green Colour tape
+ 1 Blue marker 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Yellow Colour tape
per 300mm Red Blue Green Yellow Purple White orange Grey
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Std-Splitter-PLC-2xN-2D-LCULCU-1e.doc
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SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-2xN-1or2-S-LCU-LCU-S
Type 2xN 2x4 2x8 2x16 2x32

1260 ~ 1650
range (nm)
Typical 7.8 11.15 14.65 17.95
Max * 8.4 12.0 15.5 19.2
Typical 8.1 11.65 15.05 18.5
Max * 8.9 12.5 16 19.7
PDL (dB) Max 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.4
Uniformity (dB) Max 1.8 1.8 2.3 2.8
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
Dimensions (mm) LxWxH LxWxH 100*80*9 120x80x18 140x114x18
WDL(dB) Max 1.0
SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-2xN-1-S-LCU-LCU-S: 1.0m with 0,9mm cable
Jumper length (m)
SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-2xN-2-S-LCU-LCU-S: 1.0m with 2mm LSZH jacket
Connectors type LC/UPC
2
In Port, Out Port

Numbering In 1 and In 2 1 to N
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SPT-F-PLC-7B-1-2xN-0-S-000-000-S
H
L
W
Type 2xN 2x2 2x4 2x8 2x16 2x32

1260 ~ 1650
range (nm)
Typical 3.8 7.5 11.0 14.5 17.8
Max * 4.3 7.8 11.4 14.9 18.6
Typical 4.2 7.8 11.5 14.9 18.2
Max * 4.6 8.1 11.9 15.4 19.1
PDL (dB) Max 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.4
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
WDL(dB) Max 0.6 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
2
In Port Out Port

Port 1 : CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Red Colour tape (if N>8)
+ 1 Red marker 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Blue Colour tape
per 300mm
Port 2 : CLEAR 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Green Colour tape
+ 1 Blue marker 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Yellow Colour tape
per 300mm Red Blue Green Yellow Purple White orange Grey
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2009-09-04
Compact PLC 1xN (N=002 to 032) BendBright®XS

SPT-F-PLC-7B-1-1xN-1-C-SCA-SCA-S
Main characteristics Compact preconnectorized 1xN PLC
Type 1xN 1x2 1x4 1x8 1x16 1x32

1260 ~ 1650
range (nm)
Typical 3.9 7.3 10.3 13.8 17.0
Max * 4.4 8.0 11.3 14.3 17.5
Typical 4.6 7.8 11.2 14.0 17.5
Max *2 4.9 8.5 11.8 14.8 18.0
PDL (dB) Max 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
WDL(dB) Max 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.5 0.5
Jumper length (m) 1.0m with 0,9mm cable
2
Out Port
Numbering 1 to N
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Innovative splitters
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Splitter PLC 6x(1x2)

SPT-F-PLC-2D-6-1x002-0-S-000-000-S
Main characteristics 6x(1x2) PLC bare fiber splitter
Type 6x(1xN) 6x(1x2)

1260 ~ 1650
range (nm)
Typical 3.7
Max *1 4.1
Typical 4.1
Max * 4.6
PDL (dB) Max 0.2
Uniformity (dB) Max 0.6
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
Dimensions (mm) LxWxH 40*4*4
WDL(dB) Max 0.6
2
In Port Out Port

1 1 2
1x2 splitter 1 Red Red Red
1x2 splitter 2 Blue Blue Blue
1x2 splitter 3 Green Green Green
1x2 splitter 4 Yellow Yellow Yellow
1x2 splitter 5 Purple Purple Purple
1x2 splitter 6 White White White
1 black marker per 2 black markers per
No markers
300mm 300mm
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Splitter PLC 6x(1x2) with BendBright®XS

SPT-F-PLC-7B-6-1x002-0-S-000-000-S

1260 ~ 1650
range (nm)
Typical 3.7
Max *1 4.1
Typical 4.1
Max * 4.6
PDL (dB) Max 0.2
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
WDL(dB) Max 0.6
2
In Port Out Port

1 1 2
1x2 splitter 1 Red Red Red
1x2 splitter 2 Blue Blue Blue
1x2 splitter 3 Green Green Green
1x2 splitter 4 Yellow Yellow Yellow
1x2 splitter 5 Purple Purple Purple
1x2 splitter 6 White White White
No markers
300mm 300mm
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SPT-F-PLC-7B-6-1x002-1or2-S-LCA-LCA-S
Main characteristics Preconnectorized 6x(1x2) PLC

1260 ~ 1650
range (nm)
Typical 3.9
Max * 4.7
Typical 4.5
Max *2 5.2
PDL (dB) Max 0.2
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
WDL(dB) Max 0.6
SPT-F-PLC-7B-6-1x002-1-S-LCA-LCA-S: 1.0m with 0,9mm cable
Jumper length (m)
SPT-F-PLC-7B-6-1x002-2-S-LCA-LCA-S: 1.0m with 2mm LSZH jacket
In Port Out Port
Numbering
1 1 2
1x2 splitter 1 1 1-1 1-2
1x2 splitter 2 2 2-1 2-2
1x2 splitter 3 3 3-1 3-2
1x2 splitter 4 4 4-1 4-2
1x2 splitter 5 5 5-1 5-2
1x2 splitter 6 6 6-1 6-2
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SPT-F-PLC-7B-6-1x002-1or2-S-SCA-SCA-S

1260 ~ 1650
range (nm)
Typical 3.9
Max * 4.7
Typical 4.5
Max *2 5.2
PDL (dB) Max 0.2
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
WDL(dB) Max 0.6
SPT-F-PLC-7B-6-1x002-1-S-SCA-SCA-S: 1.0m with 0,9mm cable
Jumper length (m)
SPT-F-PLC-7B-6-1x002-2-S-SCA-SCA-S: 1.0m with 2mm LSZH jacket
In Port Out Port
Numbering
1 1 2
1x2 splitter 1 1 1-1 1-2
1x2 splitter 2 2 2-1 2-2
1x2 splitter 3 3 3-1 3-2
1x2 splitter 4 4 4-1 4-2
1x2 splitter 5 5 5-1 5-2
1x2 splitter 6 6 6-1 6-2
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Splitter PLC 6x(2x2)

SPT-F-PLC-2D-6-2x002-0-S-000-000-S

1260 ~ 1650
range (nm)
Typical 3.8
Max *1 4.3
Typical 4.3
Max * 4.8
PDL (dB) Max 0.2
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
WDL(dB) Max 0.6
2
In Port Out Port

1 2 1 2
2x2 splitter 1 Red Red Red Red
2x2 splitter 2 Blue Blue Blue Blue
2x2 splitter 3 Green Green Green Green
2x2 splitter 4 Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow
2x2 splitter 5 Purple Purple Purple Purple
2x2 splitter 6 White White White White
Red Colour tape Blue Colour tape
300mm 300mm
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SPT-F-PLC-7B-6-2x002-0-S-000-000-S

1260 ~ 1650
range (nm)
Typical 3.8
Max *1 4.3
Typical 4.3
Max * 4.8
PDL (dB) Max 0.2
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
WDL(dB) Max 0.6
2
In Port Out Port

1 2 1 2
2x2 splitter 1 Red Red Red Red
2x2 splitter 2 Blue Blue Blue Blue
2x2 splitter 3 Green Green Green Green
2x2 splitter 4 Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow
2x2 splitter 5 Purple Purple Purple Purple
2x2 splitter 6 White White White White
Red Colour tape Blue Colour tape
300mm 300mm
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SPT-F-PLC-7B-6-2x002-1or2-S-LCA-LCA-S

1260 ~ 1650
range (nm)
Typical 4.0
Max * 4.9
Typical 4.7
Max * 5.4
PDL (dB) Max 0.2
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
WDL(dB) Max 0.6
SPT-F-PLC-7B-6-2x002-1-S-LCA-LCA-S: 1.0m with 0,9mm cable
Jumper length (m)
SPT-F-PLC-7B-6-2x002-2-S-LCA-LCA-S: 1.0m with 2mm LSZH jacket
In Port Out Port
Numbering
1 2 1 2
2x2 splitter 1 IN1-1 IN1-2 1-1 1-2
2x2 splitter 2 IN2-1 IN2-2 2-1 2-2
2x2 splitter 3 IN3-1 IN3-2 3-1 3-2
2x2 splitter 4 IN4-1 IN4-2 4-1 4-2
2x2 splitter 5 IN5-1 IN5-2 5-1 5-2
2x2 splitter 6 IN6-1 IN6-2 6-1 6-2
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SPT-F-PLC-7B-6-2x002-1or2-S-SCA-SCA-S

1260 ~ 1650
range (nm)
Typical 4.0
Max * 4.9
Typical 4.7
Max * 5.4
PDL (dB) Max 0.2
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
WDL(dB) Max 0.6
SPT-F-PLC-7B-6-2x002-1-S-SCA-SCA-S: 1.0m with 0,9mm cable
Jumper length (m)
SPT-F-PLC-7B-6-2x002-2-S-SCA-SCA-S: 1.0m with 2mm LSZH jacket
In Port Out Port
Numbering
1 2 1 2
2x2 splitter 1 IN1-1 IN1-2 1-1 1-2
2x2 splitter 2 IN2-1 IN2-2 2-1 2-2
2x2 splitter 3 IN3-1 IN3-2 3-1 3-2
2x2 splitter 4 IN4-1 IN4-2 4-1 4-2
2x2 splitter 5 IN5-1 IN5-2 5-1 5-2
2x2 splitter 6 IN6-1 IN6-2 6-1 6-2
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19” rack mountable modules
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19” 1U PLC Splitter Module 1xN (N=002 to 016)

SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-1xN-1-M-LCA-LCA-S
Picture (indicative)
1x4 Splitter Half Module 1U Horizontal Plug and Play Panel
Main characteristics 19” 1U Module 1xN PLC
Type 1xN 1x2 1x4 1x8 1x16

1260 ~ 1650
range (nm)
Typical 4.6 7.8 11.2 14.0
Insertion loss (dB) 1
Max * 4.9 8.5 11.8 14.8
PDL (dB) Max 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3
Uniformity (dB) Max *2 0.8 0.8 1.2 1.5
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
WDL(dB) Max 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.5
Mating optical adaptor LC/APC
Module Configuration*3 Half Size Half Size Full Size Full Size
1
* : Including PDL, WDL and TDL, without optical adaptors (This maximum Insertion Loss is valid at End of Life of the
component).
*2 : Excluding optical adaptor loss
3
* : 1U Horizontal Panel can have 4 Full Size modules or 8 Half Size modules or you can mix as you wish as 2 Full Size +
4 Half Size.
Remark: 1U horizontal panel proposed separately.
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19” 1U PLC Splitter Module 1xN (N=002 to 016)

SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-1xN-1-M-LCU-LCU-S
1x4 Splitter Half Module 1U Horizontal Plug and Play Panel
Main characteristics 19” 1U Module 1xN PLC
Type 1xN 1x2 1x4 1x8 1x16

1260 ~ 1650
range (nm)
Typical 4.6 7.8 11.2 14.0
Insertion loss (dB) 1
Max * 4.9 8.5 11.8 14.8
PDL (dB) Max 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3
Uniformity (dB) Max *2 0.8 0.8 1.2 1.5
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
WDL(dB) Max 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.5
Mating optical adaptor LC/UPC
Module Configuration*3 Half Size Half Size Full Size Full Size
1
* : Including PDL, WDL and TDL, without optical adaptors (This maximum Insertion Loss is valid at End of Life of the
component)
*2 : Excluding optical adaptor loss
3
* : 1U Horizontal Panel can have 4 Full Size modules or 8 Half Size modules or you can mix as you wish as 2 Full Size +
4 Half Size.
Remark: 1U horizontal panel proposed separately.
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19” 1U PLC Splitter Shelf 1xN (N=032 to 064)

SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-1xN-1-R-LCA-LCA-S
Main characteristics 19” 1U Shelf 1xN PLC
Type 1xN 1x32 1x64

1260 ~ 1650
range (nm)
Typical 17.5 21.5
Insertion loss (dB)
Max *1 18.0 22.7
Uniformity (dB) Max *2 2.0 2.7
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
WDL(dB) Max 0.5 1.0
Mating adaptor LC/APC duplex
*1 : Including PDL, WDL and TDL, without mating adaptors (This maximum Insertion Loss is valid at End of Life of the
component)
*2 : Excluding mating adaptor loss
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19” 1U PLC Splitter Shelf 1xN (N=032 to 064)

SPT-F-PLC-2D-1-1xN-1-R-LCU-LCU-S
Main characteristics 19” 1U Shelf 1xN PLC
Type 1xN 1x32 1x64

1260 ~ 1650
range (nm)
Typical 17.5 21.5
Insertion loss (dB)
Max *1 18.0 22.7
Uniformity (dB) Max *2 2.0 2.7
PMD (ps) Max 0.1
WDL(dB) Max 0.5 1.0
Mating adaptor LC/UPC duplex
*1 : Including PDL, WDL and TDL, without mating adaptors (This maximum Insertion Loss is valid at End of Life of the
component)
*2 : Excluding mating adaptor loss
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BendBright®XS
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Issue Date:
Issue 01/09
Date: 02/09
Single-Mode Fiber Supersedes:
Supersedes:--/--
05/07
BendBright-XS
Macrobending Insensitive Single-Mode Fiber
Application Note
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Introduction
Draka’s BendBright-XS macrobending insensitive single mode loss throughout the years and the importance of backwards
fibers (SMF) answers the market demand for bend-optimized SMF. compatibility with the SMF applied in the “installed base” networks.
This fiber shows perfect performance for the stringent needs in Sections 3, 4, 5 and 6 describe the particular issues related to
modern Fiber-To-The Home (FTTH) networks or in more general macrobending, microbending, fiber connection and
access networks (XS=access). The aim of this Application Note lifetime aspects, respectively. Section 6 covers some miscellaneous
(AN) is to support the user in the various applications of subjects, including an item, dealing with a new characterization
BendBright-XS in telecom cables and networks, especially when parameter of Multi-Path Interference (MPI). Specific fiber data and
they are mixed with conventional SMF. This Application Note starts detailed specifications can be found in the product datasheet.
with an overview section on the growing impact of macrobending
1. Macrobending Loss: Growing Impact

For telecom networks bend loss has hardly been an issue for many First generation bend performance improvements were addressed
years. Bending the fiber into a helical path is needed to create fiber by standard single mode fiber (SMF) with its simple step-index
over-length allowing cable elongation during installation and a profile of the core. The only measures taken by the fiber
suitable temperature operating window. This requirement was met manufacturers were the gradual decrease of the nominal mode-field
quite easily. Bend radii well over 100 mm did not put high demands diameter (MFD) at 1310 nm down to about 9 µm and an increase of
on the fiber bend loss. A further requirement was in the need to the average cable cut-off wavelength to a value not far below the
have storage of the fiber over-length in the splice enclosures along lower limit of the operating wavelength window. These transitions
a route. The well-known “100 turns” requirement was created to were supported by narrowing production tolerances allowing
represent the total number of fiber storage loops in a route. Radii of prevention of worst case fibers.
interest decreased to 30 mm, but for a limited length only. A more
severe tightening occurred from the increase of operational The minimum bend radius of 30 mm has had a big impact. In most
wavelength into the long wavelength 1625 nm band. fiber management systems this minimum radius can be recognized
in storage cassettes as well as in entrance and exit guides,
resulting in voluminous distribution frames requiring costly space.
More or less, the 30 mm radius has been considered as being a
“natural law” which should not be violated. However, this situation
has come to an end.
Component volume is becoming more and more a decisive factor in

telecom offices, in cabinets and especially in access points and
customer connection boxes in Fiber-To-The-Home networks.
Smaller bending radii may reduce component size and lower the
total cost of ownership further.
Another issue that developed is the ability of the fiber to cope with
installation errors like short radius partial bends and/or “kinks” in the
fiber. For higher level networks these are usually prevented by
The associated extending optical field width at higher wavelengths requiring well trained installation crews and/or by costly
makes the fiber more sensitive to bending. This ended up in the commissioning procedures. This is no longer affordable in the
ITU-T Recommendations and IEC standards with the optical access networks, where labor and productivity impacts are
current requirement of a maximum added loss of 0.1 dB at 1625 nm much heavier due to the many splitting points and the frequent
for 100 turns with a 30 mm radius.
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network changes inherent to the nature of direct service delivery to Furthermore such cables will be of smaller size than cables with
individual end customers. Fast, efficient and low cost installation is standard fibers because less protection is needed to realize the
of even more importance here. required cable specifications.
Cables with macrobending insensitive fibers will allow typical indoor

installation methods like tight bending around corners, clamping
and even stapling, for which round staples are recommended.
2. Backwards Compatibility and Compliance with International

Standards
In the development of low bend loss SMF, Draka has considered line. For the BendBright-XS, targeting also the tough requirements
backwards compatibility a key requirement for network operators. of the access network application, the condition of backwards
Usually low bend loss is realized by using core modified profiles or compatibility is also maintained. Although this restricted the
by using the simplest approach, the “high delta” SMF (e.g. pay-off development process severely, it showed that the slight reduction of
fibers used in military applications). the MFD to an average value of about 8.8 µm together with the
addition of an optical field confining trench in the optical cladding
100.000%
just outside of the core (see Figure 1 and Ref. [1]) provided the
10.000% equivalent required significant bend loss improvement.

step-index
core
Pout(r)
1.000% trench-assisted
As a result, the trench-assisted BendBright-XS can be mixed with
structure
conventional standard SMF, Draka BendBright and/or ESMF,
0.100%
intermediate without violating the requirements for practical installation,
cladding
0.010% maintenance or operation of the optical network.
trench
0.001%
fibre radius Referring to international standards, the trench-assisted
BendBright-XS is fully compliant with the current ITU-T G.652D
Fig. 1 Trench assisted BendBright-XS index profile and modeled
fundamental power Pout(r) in % propagating outside radius r for this Recommendation. With respect to the macrobending loss
profile and for an equivalent step-index profile.
(Note: 0.5 % power loss corresponds with 0.02 dB) requirements, it is evident that BendBright-XS shows
characteristics far beyond this standard. For this characteristic it
In this latter case, the refractive index step of conventional step- provides full compliance with the ITU-T G.657 recommended bend-
index SMF is increased significantly with a simultaneous reduction insensitive SMF classes. It is superior with respect to the
of the core size. The resulting low MFD (5 to 6 µm) is hardly “G.657_class A” performance and coincides with the much more
acceptable for applications in telecom networks due to the stringent “G.657_class B” requirements as indicated at 1550 nm in
mismatch with the SMF installed base. Apart from technical Figure 2, which also shows the typical bend loss of BendBright-XS.
problems with increased coupling losses, an accompanying cost
factor is in the need for precise registration of the use and stock of Since its introduction in September 2006, BendBright-XS has
these cables as they should not be mixed with conventional cables. demonstrated a remarkable growth (end of 2009: over 330.000 km
of sold fiber), showing the large need for such a robust fiber in
The first generation of bend loss improved SMF, Draka’s classical FTTH outdoor and indoor applications. Herewith it shows to be a
TM
BendBright ESMF, referred to here as BendBright, was launched leading industrial product, even gathering international recognition
in 2002. Its concept is based on the selection process of standard e.g. by being nominated for the best Telecom product in Denmark
fibers in combination with some specific in-process conditions. As a at the 2008 Brendsbanddagen. (Denmark is in the leading top five
subset of SMF, BendBright fibers are fully backwards compatible European FTTH countries).
with SMF in all aspects since they are part of the standard product

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1
The strength of this product is the excellent quality [see Ref. 2]
class B 1550 nm
dB/turn based on the mature technique by which it is easily produced using
BendBright-XS
0.1 spec. class A the well known PCVD deposition process. This process offers high
efficiency and large production flexibility; it also releases the lowest
0.01 waste to the environment compared to other fiber deposition
BendBright-XS processes.
Typical
0.001
5 7.5 10 12.5 15 17.5
bend radius (mm)
Fig. 2 BendBright-XS complies with the ITU-T G.657 Recommendation
on bend-insensitive SMF for both class A and class B.
3. Macrobending Loss
Low macrobending loss is needed In Figure 3 an overview is given of the bend loss specification at
i) for storage of fiber, cord or cable over-length in patch-panels or 1625 nm of BendBright-XS compared with classical BendBright,
in splicing cassettes and standard ESMF and the ITU-T G.652D Recommendation.
ii) in case of single low radius bends as occurring in entrance and
exit guides of fiber management systems and in indoor cable Improvement is clearly visible and ranges up to a factor of 100 at a
installations. 15 mm radius.
For SMF, a commonly applied specification for bending loss is in In specifying bend loss in dB/turn, the user must take into account
the added loss per turn at a given wavelength. This loss increases that the fiber length in the turn is linearly dependent upon the bend
linearly with the number of turns, so the specified loss for any radius. This means that for storage of a fixed length at a lower bend
number of turns can be calculated quite easily. As SMF bend loss radius a higher number of turns must be accounted for. In practice
increases with wavelength, the specification at the highest however, the required storage length is decreasing due to ongoing
envisioned wavelength, i.e. 1625 nm is most critical. For miniaturization of all components, including the connector patch
applications where 1550 nm is considered as the highest panels and splicing sets.
operational wavelength a specification at this wavelength suffices.
For BendBright-XS, the loss at both wavelengths has been
specified. The ratio between the losses at both wavelengths is not A further effect to be highlighted has to do with the very nature
constant but depends on the bending radius. For 15 mm radius this of bend loss and might be of special relevance when considering
ratio is about 5 and for 7.5 mm it has decreased to 2.5. low radius bends. The optical signal escaping from the core due to
the bending of the fiber axis will be reflected at all interfaces with
refractive index differences as e.g. the coating-cladding interface.
Due to the curved reflection surfaces acting quite like a concave
mirror, a significant part of the reflected power passes the core
again and might interfere with the main power stream. As this
interference is dependent upon bend radius and wavelength and
might be either constructive or destructive, this results in a
characteristic undulation (see Ref. [3]) of measured spectral
bending loss curves as shown in Figure 4 for a 7.5 mm radius test.
Fig.3 Comparative macrobending loss overview. The dotted curve

represents the maximum bend loss of a SMF just answering the
ITU-T G.652 specification at a 30 mm bend radius.

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0.8 simple curve fitting (see IEC 60793-1-47 Macrobending loss test
dB/turn method) results in the appropriate loss value. However, when
0.6
measuring bend loss with an OTDR, quite large deviations can
occur, especially in case of a single low radius bend where the
0.4
undulation depth might be higher.
0.2
exponential
curve fit BendBright-XS fiber shows another strong feature as trench-
0.0
assisted bend-insensitive SMF. The PCVD produced profile
1400 1450 1500 1550 1600 1650 1700
guarantees extremely well bending homogeneity. Quantitatively
nm
speaking, the trench-volume variations are lower than 0.1% in the
Fig.4 BendBright-XS spectral macrobending loss for a R=7.5 mm test
with 6 full turns in the test set-up. radial dimension and lower than 0.1% after 1km in the longitudinal
dimension. This extremely good homogeneity level ensures very
The undulation depth and the position of the tops are determined by stable and robust bend loss performance of BendBright-XS fibers
the specific fiber geometry and core profile and by the specific fiber for indoor application.
deployment. In spectral loss tests, as done for BendBright-XS,
4. Microbending Loss
Microbending loss is reduced with a higher fiber MAC value, i.e. the Microbending is a less defined deformation of the fiber axis for
ratio MFD/CO, just like macrobending loss (see Ref. [4]). As which some test methods are suggested in IEC Technical Report
extensive testing has shown, the optical field confining effect of the TR 62221.
refractive index trench near to the core has a positive effect on
microbending loss as well. Other test methods have also been applied to evaluate the losses
originating from micro-deformations as can occur in practice. Some
10,00 examples are the “pin-array” test and the “kink” test. The “kink test”
dB
rL ock might give a good impression of the effects occurring in case of
Co lo
w i th
ES MF possible sharp bending, e.g. in splice cassettes. In this test, a
1,00
k coated fiber is loosely pressed against a low radius pin over an
with ColorLoc
Be ndB right -XS angle of about 45 degrees. The fiber has some free space due to
0,10 the distance of about 0.7 mm between the pin surface and the
BendBright-XS with ColorLock-XS pressing surface resulting in a smaller effective bend angle as is the
case in usual cable structures. The test is repeated several times
0,01
1250 1350 1450 1550 1650 and the results are averaged.
nm
Fig.5 Spectral micobending loss for ESMF and BendBright-XS with

ColorLock coating and BendBright-XS with improved ColorLock-
XS coating. In Figure 6, some test results are shown applying a 1.5 and a 2 mm
radius pin respectively. The tested fibers were nominal MAC value
Figure 5 shows spectral loss curves from fiber subjected to the fibers from both BendBright-XS and the classical BendBright
standard Draka microbending test. In this test, 400 m fiber is wound product line. The improvement originating from the trench is
with high tension on a 60 cm diameter reel covered with low grain impressive.
size sandpaper. BendBright-XS fibers show reduced microbending

sensitivity compared to standard ESMF (including a lower slope of
loss versus wavelength), which is further enhanced with the highly
microbending improved coating ColorLock-XS.

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10 In case of sharp incidental bends, BendBright-XS fiber responds
dB Bend 1550 nm
10.00 Brigh
t with a limited excess loss only. In case of a standard step-index
1
dB
SMF, the inserted loss would certainly have initiated a system
0.1 R
1.00 alarm.
0.01 B endBri
g ht-XS
0.001
1.5 2.0 R (mm) Seen from this aspect, the new trench-assisted BendBright-XS
0.10
fiber is very installer friendly and forgiving. However, this does not
mean that fiber mounting should be done carelessly.
0.01
1400 1450 1500 1550 1600 1650
nm
Fig.6 Spectral “kink loss” curve for a BendBright-XS fiber pressed

against an R=1.5 mm pin. In the inset, the losses at 1550 nm are
given for some nominal BendBright-XS and BendBright fibers.
5. Fiber Connection
Fiber connection is of high relevance in installing, operating and Table I: Results from bend loss tests at 1625 nm as part of a
connector qualification program.
maintaining an optical network. Not only for splicing consecutive or
branched-out cable sections, but also in connecting cabled fibers to
Angle Radius ESMF BendBright-XS
transceiver or splitter pigtails. The connection might be from
1x180 ° 9 mm 0.0 dB 0.0 dB
connectors, mechanical splicing or fusion splices. The inter-
1x180 ° 6.5 mm 0.2 dB 0.02 dB
compatibility of legacy fiber must always be considered when 1x180 ° 4 mm 2.1 dB 0.2 dB
introducing a newer fiber type, even if improving its characteristics. 1x360 ° 7 mm 12.5 dB 0.4 dB
Therefore, it makes sense to check the impact of the BendBright- 1x360 ° 5 mm 30 dB 1.0 dB
XS on each of these methods. 1x360 ° 3 mm 38 dB 2.5 dB
5.1: connectors 5.2: mechanical splices

In cleaving, polishing and processing of the fiber end-face, Just like the results for making connectors, the use of BendBright-
BendBright-XS does not differ from standard SMF. The surface of XS does not differ from the use of standard SMF. For verification, a
the trench is very small compared with the total fiber surface, so the series of mechanical splices were been made, the result of which is
small differences in material do not affect any of the processing represented in Table II. The average value and maximum value
steps significantly. This has been verified by making a series of over 5 installations were both within the specifications for this type
connectors and testing the connection results in terms of insertion of mechanical splice.
and reflection loss. No differences in characteristics resulted.
Table II: Results from mechanical splice mounting trial series.
As for the reflection loss it should be noted that one of the methods
to suppress end face reflection i.e. by making one or more small Wavelength Average loss
radius loops in the fiber downstream the connector to be tested, 1310 nm 0.09 dB
1550 nm 0.12 dB
does not work anymore. Alternative methods like the use of index
1625 nm 0.12 dB
matching oil or gels should be applied.
1250 – 1650 nm 0.12 dB
An interesting part of this test cycle is the tested patch-cord bend

loss. In this procedure, a cord is bent over quite small radii at
different angles as represented in Table I. The extremely low losses
correspond fully with the results shown in Figure 3.

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5.3: fusion splicing Splice test results:
Draka and all major splice machine manufacturers have conducted As BendBright-XS allows a backwards compatibility with already
extensive splice testing of BendBright-XS and have found that all deployed fibers (standard Single-mode fiber), it is also important to
machines are capable of splicing BendBright-XS effectively. This guarantee compatibility with existing deployment procedure. As far
includes splicing BendBright-XS to itself, to other bend-insensitive as fusion splicing operations is concerned, it is important to ensure
fibers, and to standard single-mode fibers. Some single fiber splice that splicing conditions do not differ that much when BendBright-
machines use (proprietary) profile or core recognition to align fibers. XS is spliced to another fiber. Two possible splicing cases are
If these machines do not have updated software it is possible that distinguished:
BendBright-XS may not be recognized, because the trench in the • Splicing BendBright-XS to standard single-mode fibers
profile may cause errors in the recognition software (see figure 7). If • Splicing BendBright-XS to itself
this is encountered, this can easily be overcome by simply changing
the machine setting (see table III). 5.3-1: splicing BendBright-XS to ESMF
Splicing the trench-assisted BendBright-XS fiber to a standard
Table III lists most common splice machines on the market. It is SMF will occur frequently at the edge of an access network or when
intended to provide guidance and recommendations in case splicing fiber pigtails in passive components like power splitters.
alternative settings are required. It should be noted that the splice Figure 8 shows the result of splice test performed by Draka
machine manufacturers have already updated or are in the process between different commercial available G.652D fibers and
of updating software to BendBright-XS. Standard settings can be BendBright-XS, performed with several fusion splicers.
used for outside diameter/cladding alignment machines, including Measurement performed with bi-directional OTDR method.
mass fusion splice machines.
Although good results can be achieved with older splicing sets 5.3-2: splicing BendBright-XS to BendBright-XS
applying the MMF arc settings, Draka recommends applying Splicing BendBright-XS to itself works like splicing every other
modern splicers that support BendBright-XS, see Table III. standard SMF in nowadays installation practice. Given that spliced
fibers have identical chemical compositions, splicing conditions are
Note: Do not hesitate to contact the local distributor of the usually more relaxed than splicing with dissimilar fiber. As a result,
splicing equipment for up-to-date information and equipment fusion splicing usually exhibits slightly better performance than
updating procedures. when splicing with heterogeneous fibers. This is proven by below
Figure 8 showing statistics of a large amount of splicing tests on
different commercially available splicing machines. Measurement
performed with bi-directional OTDR method.
Note: Individual results for particular splice machines are

available on request.
Fig. 7 The trench in BendBright-XS showing up on the fusion splicer

visualization screen.

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Table III: Recommended splice machine settings for
BendBright-XS. BBXS splicing results
35
RECOMMENDED PROGRAM BBXS-SMF
ALTERNATIVE 30
MODEL CORRESPONDING ALIGNMENT BBXS-BBXS
SETTING
METHOD
25
Fixed V-
FSM-11S Automatic mode -
Groove
P e rc e n ta g e
20
Fixed V-
Groove
15
Fixed V-
Groove
FUJIKURA
10
Core
FSM-30S SMF MMF
alignment
5
Cladding
FSM-40S MMF -
alignment
0
Core Automatic
FSM 50S BendBright-XS 0.00 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06 0.07 0.08 0.09 0.10 > 0.10
alignment mode
Splice attenuation 1550 nm [dB]
Core Automatic
FSM 60S BendBright-XS
alignment mode
Fixed V- Fig. 8 Splice loss distribution of BendBright-XS to itself and to multiple
S122A Standard SM - commercial G.652D fibers using different splice machines at
Groove 1550nm.
S175 (All BendBright-XS Cladding SM with clad
FURUKAWA
version) (US only) alignment alignment

FITEL
Standard SM
Cladding The above reported splice test results (Figure 8) are obtained in a
S176 with cladding -
alignment laboratory. Splicing in field
alignment*
Core SM with clad circumstances will result in the same values when it has been
S177A BendBright-XS
alignment alignment
Fixed V- secured that all equipment is well maintained and in good condition,
Type-25 SM settings -
Groove operators are well-trained and splicing is performed in a clean
Fixed V-
Type-45 SM settings - environment.
Groove
SUMITOMO
SM Cladding
Type-37 -
Diameter Alignment* alignment
Cladding 5.3-3: OTDR commissioning procedure
Type-39 BBxs Diam -
alignment
Fixed V- During installation, the splice loss is predicted by the optical image
Type-65 Standard SM -
Groove processing system of the splicer unit. Based on this prediction the
Fixed V-
Type-66 Standard SM - splice can be approved or rejected. When commissioning an optical
Groove
MMF Cladding link, splice losses usually are checked again by OTDR testing from
M90i -
CORNING
(SIECOR)
(VIDEO mode) alignment

MMF either one side or from two sides of the fiber link. For testing splices
OptiSplice™ Cladding
(VIDEO unequal -
LID Micro alignment in networks with optical splitters special procedures do exist.
pairs)
ERICSSON
Fixed V-
RSU12 Standard SM
groove
When measuring splice loss with an OTDR, peculiar effects can
Core
FSU995 Standard SM -
alignment occur. Depending upon the direction of testing, apparent gain or
apparent high losses can be observed. The main reason for this is
in the strong dependency of backscatter level on the MFD value. If
the spliced fibers have different MFD values the backscatter level of
both fibers will differ. This impacts the ability of the OTDR to
measure the splice loss from one direction. More details are given
in Refs [5] and [6].

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0.30
with deviating MFD values. Applying the method used in Ref [7], the
(dB)
apparent loss (dB >0) or gain (dB <0), referred to the launch fiber
0.20
loss
can be derived for each fiber. Good correspondence shows with the
theory
0.10 expected theoretical value based on MFD differences (see Ref [5],
apparent
Eq. 5), which is also represented in Figure 9. These results show

0.00
that the trench-assisted BendBright-XS behaves just like a
BendBright-XS standard SMF with respect to OTDR splice monitoring.
-0.10
gain
standard SMF Since BendBright-XS has a slightly lower nominal MFD then
-0.20 conventional SMF, more splices will be noticed with an apparent
8.6 8.8 9.0 9.2 9.4 9.6
MFD 1310nm gain when testing from the side of the conventional SMF. In case of
Fig. 9 Measured uni-directional OTDR gain or loss for an ideal splice at a commissioning procedure requiring the use of cost-effective
1550 nm determined from a 9.0 µm MFD standard SMF launching
into other standard SMF and into BendBright-XS fibers with various single sided OTDR monitoring, this difference in average value of
MFD values indicated on the horizontal axis.
MFD distribution has to be taken into account. Methods to cope with
this do not differ from situations where different standard SMF fibers
Also for BendBright-XS, backscatter level is mainly determined by with a difference in nominal MFD value are spliced (see also Ref. [5]).
MFD. This is depicted in more detail in Figure 9. A standard SMF

launch fiber with a 9.0 µm MFD is spliced to a series of other SMF
6. Lifetime Aspects
When deploying SMF in storage cassettes or in case of incidental These requirements have been derived from a worst case network
bends, stress is applied to the outer circumference of the fiber situation defined as:
causing strain in the glass material (see Figure 10). “all fibers in a cable observe over the entire length and
r during the entire lifetime of e.g. 20 years, a constant strain
of maximum 1/3 of the 1% proof-test value”
strain:
For modern optical fibers this requirement is met by applying high
R e= r / R quality materials and clean processes. Verification is done by proof-
testing the fibers resulting in a sufficiently low number of breaks per
preform pull. Meeting this requirement for a 1% strain at proof-test,
insures that the fiber can withstand a 1/3 % strain over its whole
Fig. 10 Strain in the outer surface of the fiber by bending the fiber axis with cross-section, length and lifetime.
a radius
Reducing the current minimum bend radius from 30 mm to 15 mm When bending a fiber in a storage cassette the following main
or even lower, might raise some questions on the lifetime of the considerations apply:
fiber. For modern SMF however, there is no reason for this concern 1- Usually there is no axial stress on the fiber, so consequently
With respect to strength, BendBright-XS gets the same high the main cause for strain is the bending itself. By simple
quality processing as the Draka standard SMF. This is sufficient to geometrical rules it can be calculated that a 1/3 % strain is reached
guarantee its lifetime in all situations in a telecom network, including at the outer circumference of a 125 µm OD fiber for a bend radius of
access networks with much more rugged environments. To explain 18.75 mm. Bending the fiber over its whole length on this diameter
this, let’s start with an assessment of current strength requirements. will not impose any additional impact on the lifetime compared with
the criteria mentioned above. On the contrary, the average stress is
even less as the 1/3 % strain is present in a very small part of the
fiber’s outer surface only.

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2- The bent fiber length in a storage cassette is a very short The curves in Figure 11 also show that for much shorter bend
section of the total fiber length only. So, the failure probability is lengths, such as 90 degree bends in exit and entrance ports of a
accordingly lower. fiber management system the minimum radius can be much
shorter. Referring to the kink loss situation as indicated in Figure 6,
Both considerations apply when calculating the failure probability of detailed calculations reveal that even in these cases, lifetime is not
a short fiber length stored in a cassette of a fiber management significantly affected (see e.g. Ref. [9]; Fig. 9). A nice illustration of
system. In Ref. [8] a more complete model has been described this comes from a simple long term experiment started at Draka
starting from the outside plant failure probability as indicated by the Denmark in the early nineties of the last century. A series of
network operator. For a rather extended network containing 5000 different diameter mandrels, diameters ranging from 2.8 to 4.2 mm,
storage cassettes and a failure probability per cassette of 0.001 % 10 of each and each mandrel with 30 windings were stored in a
in 20 years, i.e. one single spontaneous breakage in one of the room temperature environment. In the D=2.8 mm and D=3.0 mm
cassettes in 20 years in 20 of these networks, the minimum bend series mandrels 5 breaks occurred after 11 and 28 days,
radius is represented in Figure 11. respectively. However, from the D ≥ 3.4 mm mandrels no breaks
were detected up till now, i.e. 16 years later!
It is evident that this minimum radius depends upon the length of
the stored fiber in the cassette. The other parameter that governs In general it can be stated that lifetime considerations on fibers
the minimum bending radius is the stress corrosion susceptibility n stored in short bend radius fiber management systems differ
(fatigue parameter). For BendBright-XS the value of the “dynamic” significantly from lifetime considerations of cabled fibers. For
susceptibility is >20 (see datasheet) whereas the “static” value is storage in fiber management systems, a higher strain may be
>23. Note that the minimum dynamic stress corrosion susceptibility present on short lengths, whereas for cables a lower strain and a
coefficient is 18 according to IEC product specification 60793-2-50 much longer length apply. As for lifetime prediction however, similar
and Telcordia GR-20-CORE specifications. calculation models can be applied.
Depending upon the envisioned safety margin, different values can *) Note that at this specific bend radius, the bend loss in “live” fibers
cannot be neglected anymore. For a for 100 cm storage with a bend
be used. Since storage aging in most cases is a static radius of 10 mm, the specified maximum bend loss becomes as
phenomenon, the use of the higher static fatigue parameter n=29 high as 0.8 dB at 1550 nm.
might be justified. The lower value of n=18 might be used as a

“worst case”. Dependent upon these considerations the curves in Single bend failure rate.
Figure 11 demonstrate that for this typical network and the Based on Ref. [10] Draka calculated the failure rate at the various
accepted very low failure rate a storage length of, for example, 100 bend radii. The Parts Per Million (PPM) rate is the most
cm of fiber at a 15 mm radius is a safe situation. However, storage straightforward way to explain the reliability in small bends. Table IV
of 100 cm of fiber at a radius of 10 mm is also safe if the higher n- quantifies the risks of failure at various bend radii. For example, for
*)
values are ascertained . every one million bends at a 10 mm bare fiber bend radius, there is
16 0.8 predicted failures over a 25 years life. This assumes the fiber is
n = 18 bent at that radius over the entire 25 years.
14
Rmin (mm)
20
12
23 Table IV Failure rate (PPM) for single turns over 25 years service
10
29
8 Bend Radius Failure Rate
(mm) (PPM)
6
7.5 1.20
4 10 0.80
0 20 40 60 80 100 15 0.30
stored length (cm) 20 0.03
Fig. 11 Minimum bending radius for storage of the BendBright-XS with a 30 << 0.01
20 years failure probability of < 0.001.

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7. Miscellaneous
The improved macrobending behavior of BendBright-XS can also
have impact other areas aspects, which are highlighted below.
7.1 Fiber and cable cut-off measurement.

In the cut-off region of a SMF, optical power is propagated not only
by the fundamental mode, but also by higher order modes. For a
standard step-index SMF the two LP11 higher order modes are the
dominant ones just below the cut-off wavelength. In the bend
reference method of IEC and ITU-T standardized cut-off Fig. 12 MPI/Modal noise in FTTH context.
wavelength test methods power is split in equal parts over the
three propagating modes. This results in a spectral curve “hump” The interest expressed comes from the fact that MPI is a well-
with a top value of 10xlog(3) = 4.7 dB. The cut-off wavelength known way to estimate the impact of a few mode behavior when the
follows from the higher wavelength at 0.1 dB height of this hump. system is operated lower or close to the cut-off wavelength. MPI
gives a better view on systems impairments than just a cut-off
For trench-assisted BendBright-XS, the cut-off phenomena differ characterization. In other words, a known MPI level relates to a
significantly from those for a conventional step-index core profile power penalty and therefore to a system budget.
SMF. As the bend loss of the higher order modes is influenced by
the trench also, the wavelength width of the cut-off region is Simulating extreme field installations (see Figures 13-14),
broadened significantly leading to a much lower “hump” value when BendBright-XS cables have been submitted to various tests, each
applying the bend reference method. In addition, due to interference one investigating a particular source of MPI that will be encountered
undulation in the measured cut-off curve can occur resulting in a in real systems (see Ref. [12]).
“dispersed hump” with a much lower maximum value, even far
below the minimum height of 2 dB as required in the IEC standard
for this test method. Applying the multimode reference method (see
Ref. [11]) does not have this drawback and is recommended for this
test, both for the fiber and for the cable cut-off wavelength. This
recommendation will also be implemented in next edition of the Fig. 13 MPI testing of multiple stapled cable.
indicated IEC standard.
7.2 Multi-Path Interference

Multi Path Interference (MPI) has been discussed for the last 20
years and the term encompasses a wide variety of phenomena
which translate in interferences between the optical signal and
weak, parasitic time-delayed replica. The induced fluctuations act
as noise in transmission and therefore degrade the system
performances.
MPI has recently received a renewed attention in the access

network context. In this case, one refers to coherent MPI because
interferences occur between co-propagating modes (Fig.12). Fig. 14 MPI testing on 5 mm radius cabled fiber loops and tight 90 degree
bends.

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All these measurements have been performed using the power It will be evident that the use of fibers with improved macrobending
fluctuation method (see Ref. [13], known among the classical MPI behavior, like trench-assisted BendBright-XS are much less
characterization techniques to be the best one to capture the true vulnerable to this effect, see Figure 15 showing BendBright-XS in
essence of coherent MPI, all the other ones leading to severe comparison with a regular G.652 fiber (see also Ref. [2, 14]. In this
underestimations. figure different failure definitions have been applied (see Ref. [15]):
Table V MPI levels measured at 1310 nm for cable stapling, R1: catastrophic failure of the glass fiber mimicking a fiber break;
bending and sharp turns experiments R2: catastrophic damage to the fiber coating;
1310 nm Stapling Loops Sharp Turns R3: accelerated ageing of the coating.
3 mm cable < -45 dB < -40 dB < -40 dB
5 mm cable < - 40dB < -40 dB < -40 dB
BendBrightXS
Launch Power (mW)

5000
Table V lists all the MPI values measured for the 3 and 5 mm R1
4000 R2
BendBright-XS indoor cables. Even though these experiments
R3
represent extreme installation conditions, the MPI levels found are 3000
well below –30 dB which makes BendBright-XS fully compatible
2000
with successful FTTH deployments (see Ref. [12]).
1000
7.3 Use of fiber identifiers
0
The enhanced bending performance of BendBright-XS will
0 2 4 6 8 10
diminish the signal received with fiber identifiers. This might cause a Bend Diameter (mm)
sensitivity problem dependent upon the type of use and the type of
G.652 SMF (Fiber ‘G’)
Launch Power (mW)
tap-off mechanism. To investigate this, several identifiers were 2000

tested: R1
- Tests with the Wilcom F 6225 identifier showed that working 1500 R2
with BendBright-XS is possible with normal identifier settings for R3
1000
both the 250 µm OD primary coated fiber and a 2 mm buffered
patch-cord.
500
- Tests with done also with the EXFO LFD-250 "clip-on" detector
and the LFD-300 FiberFinder. Both work well as clip-on device to 0
a sensitivity level of about -30 dBm at 1550 nm. For providing the 0 2 4 6 8 10 12
appropriate power level software modifications will be required. Bend Diameter (mm)
Fig. 15 Launch power (1480 nm) for different failure regimes (R1 – R2 –
R3), tested in 180 degree 2-point bends.
7.4 High power induced aging
In view of the foreseen up-grading of networks with distributed or Top: BendBright-XS withstands up to about ten times higher launch
power (R3) at 8 mm diameter compared to G.652 fiber (bottom).
lumped Raman amplifiers, much attention is given currently to the
effect of the use of high power pump lasers at e.g. 1460 nm. An
annoying side effect might be that loss of power at low radius bends
can initiate an accelerated aging of the coating and in some cases
eventually lead to fiber breakage or even start of fire in some older
types of tightly coated fiber.

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References
[1] L.A. de Montmorillon, P. Matthijsse et al, “Next generation SMF with reduced bend sensitivity for FttH networks”; Proc. ECOC, paper
Mo 3.3.2, Cannes, 2006.
[2] Gerard Kuyt, Piet Matthijsse, Laurent Gasca, Louis-Anne de Montmorillon, Arnie Berkers, Mijndert Doorn, Klaus Nothofer,
Alexander Weiss, “The impact of new bend-insensitive single mode fibers on FTTH connectivity and cable designs”, Proc. 56th
IWCS Conference, November 2007.
[3] L.Faustini and G. Martini, “ Bend Loss in Single Mode Fibers”, Journal of Lightwave Technology, Vol 15, No 4, April 1997; pp 671-
679.
[4] C.Unger and W.Stöcklein, “Investigation of the Microbending Sensitivity of fibers”, Journal of Lightwave Technology, Vol 12, No 4,
April 1994; pp 591-596.
[5] Draka Application Note: “SM OTDRs, Apparent Gain, Loss and other surprises”; August 2006.
[6] IEC 62316 TR Ed. 2.0: “Guidance for the interpretation of OTDR backscattering traces”.
[7] P.Matthijsse and C.M. de Blok, “Field measurement of splice loss applying the backscattering method”, Electronics Letters, Vol. 15,
No 24, pp 795-6, (1979).
[8] P.Matthijsse and W.Griffioen, “Matching Optical Fiber Lifetime and Bend-loss Limits for Optimized Local Loop Fiber Storage”,
Optical Fiber Technology, Vol 11, pp 92-99, (2005).
[9] P.Matthijsse, L.A. de Montmorillon et al, “Bend-Optimized G.652 compatible Single Mode Fibers”, Proc. 54th IWCS Conference, pp
327-331, November 2005.
[10] IEC 62048 TR Ed. 1.0: “Optical fibres – Reliability – Power law theory”.
[11] IEC 60793-1-44 Optical fibres – Part 1-44: Measurement methods and test procedures – Cut-off wavelength.
[12] D. Z. Chen, D. Boivin et al, “Testing MPI Threshold in Bend Insensitive Fiber using Coherent Peak-To-Peak Power Method”,
OFC/NFOEC2009, paper NTuC5.
[13] Ramachandran et al, “Measurement of Multipath Interference in the Coherent Crosstalk Regime », IEEE Photonics Technology
Letters, 2003, 15, 1171-1173.
[14] E.S.R. Sikora. D.J. McCartney : Private communication. BT plc UK. August 2007.
[15] IEC 62547 TR Ed. 1.0: Guideline document for the measurement of high power damage sensitivity of single mode fibre to bends
and guidance for interpretation of results.

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Type 1xN FBT 1x2 1x4

In Port Out Port

Splitter FBT 1xN (N=002 to 004)

Main characteristics Preconnectorized 1xN FBT

Type 1xN 1x2 1x4

Splitter FBT 2xN (N=002 to 004)

Main characteristics 2xN FBT bare fiber splitter

Type 2xN FBT 2x2 2x4

In Port Out Port

Splitter FBT 2xN (N=002 to 004)

Main characteristics Preconnectorized 2xN FBT

Type 2xN 2x2 2x4

In Port, Out Port

Splitter PLC 1xN (N=002 to 064)

Main characteristics 1xN PLC bare fiber splitter

Type 1xN 1x2 1x4 1x8 1x16 1x32 1x64

In Port Out Port

Splitter PLC 1xN (N=002 to 064)

Main characteristics Preconnectorized 1xN PLC

Type 1xN 1x2 1x4 1x8 1x16 1x32 1x64

Splitter PLC 1xN (N=002 to 064)

Main characteristics Preconnectorized 1xN PLC

Type 1xN 1x2 1x4 1x8 1x16 1x32 1x64

Splitter PLC 1xN (N=002 to 064)

Main characteristics Preconnectorized 1xN PLC

Type 1xN 1x2 1x4 1x8 1x16 1x32 1x64

Splitter PLC 1xN (N=002 to 064) with BendBright®XS

Main characteristics 1xN PLC bare fiber splitter

Type 1xN 1x2 1x4 1x8 1x16 1x32 1x64

In Port Out Port

Splitter PLC 1xN (N=002 to 064) with BendBright®XS

Main characteristics Preconnectorized 1xN PLC

Type 1xN 1x2 1x4 1x8 1x16 1x32 1x64

Splitter PLC 1xN (N=002 to 064) with BendBright®XS

Main characteristics Preconnectorized 1xN PLC

Type 1xN 1x2 1x4 1x8 1x16 1x32 1x64

Splitter PLC 1xN (N=002 to 064) with BendBright®XS

Main characteristics Preconnectorized 1xN PLC

Type 1xN 1x2 1x4 1x8 1x16 1x32 1x64

Splitter PLC 2xN (N=002 to 032)

Main characteristics 2xN PLC bare fiber splitter

Type 2xN 2x2 2x4 2x8 2x16 2x32

In Port Out Port

Splitter PLC 2xN (N=004 to 032)

Main characteristics Preconnectorized 2xN PLC

Type 2xN 2x4 2x8 2x16 2x32

In Port, Out Port

Splitter PLC 2xN (N=002 to 032) with BendBright®XS

Main characteristics 2xN PLC bare fiber splitter

Type 2xN 2x2 2x4 2x8 2x16 2x32

In Port Out Port