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Vast Portfolio of Standard Single-Mode Optical Fibres
- G.652.D. Low water peak single-mode optical fibres: PureBand™ | PureBand™ [LL]
- G.657. Bend insensitive single-mode optical fibres: PureBand™ PLUS | PureBand™ R | PureBand™-R [LL] | PureAccess™ | PureAccess™ [A2]
- Suitable for diverse market applications
- Reliable supply with 40+ years of experience
- Worldwide support
Features
PureBand™ | G.652.D
Low Water Peak Single-Mode Optical Fibre
- The standard single-mode fibre in compliance with ITU-T G.652.D, one of the industry-leading products
- A proof-stress level of 1.2% (120 kpsi) enables customers to benefit from robust cabling with higher resistance to fibre breakage and long-term reliability: peace of mind from a market-leading reliability
- Widely used for backbone, core, metro, access, FTTH, delivering high versatility
PureBand™ [LL] | G.652.D
Low Water Peak Single-Mode Optical Fibre
- This higher grade of “PureBand™”has improved attenuation in compliance with ITU-T G.652.D
- The versatility and robustness of PureBand™, combined with low-loss in 1260–1625nm (1550nm: ≤ 0.18 dB/km) provide the optimum, low-loss choice for high performance terrestrial applications
PureBand™ PLUS | G.652.D / G.657.A1
Bend Insensitive Single-Mode Optical Fibre
- This higher grade of “PureBand™” improves bend insensitivity in compliance with ITU-T G.657.A1 and G.652.D
- The versatility and robustness of PureBand™, together with superior bending performance of ≤10mm allow more compact cabling construction for access and FTTH applications
- A similar MFD to conventional SMF delivering excellent splicing-loss
- A reduced 200
μmcoating diameter is available to achieve:
– Higher fibre density of cable and smaller outer cable diameter
– More effective use of existing, limited space
PureBand™ R | G.652.D / G.657.A1
Bend Insensitive Single-Mode Optical Fibre
- The upper model of “PureBand™” improved the bend insensitivity in compliance with ITU-T G.657.A1 and G.652.D
- The versatility and robustness of PureBand™, together with superior bending performance of ≤10mm enable a more compact cabling construction for access and FTTH applications
- The same MFD as conventional SMF delivering excellent splice-loss and a seamless network
- A reduced 200
μmcoating diameter is available to obtain:
– Higher fibre density of cable and smaller outer cable diameter
– More effective use of existing limited space
PureBand™ R [LL] | G.652.D / G.657.A1
Bend Insensitive Single-Mode Optical Fibre
- The ultimate all-round fibre in compliance with ITU-T G.657.A1 and G.652.D
- A fibre combining all benefits of ”PureBand™”, “PureBand™ [LL]”, and “PureBand™ R”
✔ A robust versatility with low-loss and superior bending performance
✔ Optimises inventory control for cable makers – one fibre for all applications - The same MFD as conventional SMF delivering excellent splice-loss and a seamless network
- A reduced 200
μmcoating diameter is available to realise:
– Higher fibre density of cable and smaller outer cable diameter
– More effective use of existing limited space
PureAccess™ | G.652.D / G.657.A1
Bend Insensitive Single-Mode Optical Fibre
- The pioneering fibre in compliance with G.657.A1 and G.652.D
- Superior bend performance of ≤10mm enables a more compact cabling construction
- Applicable for backbone, core, metro and optimised for access, FTTH
- A reduced 200
μmcoating diameter is available to realise:
– Higher fibre density of cable and smaller outer cable diameter
– More effective use of existing limited space - Exceptional proof stress level of 1.5% (150 kpsi) offers greater assurance of a robust network without risk of fibre break: peace of mind from a market-leading reliability
PureAccess™ [A2] | G.652.D / G.657.A2 / G.657.B2
Bend Insensitive Single-Mode Optical Fibre
- Optimal bending performance, in compliance with ITU-T G.657.A2 and ITU-T G.652.D
- Superior bend performance of 7.5mm enables a more compact cabling construction
- Applicable for backbone, core, metro, access and especially FTTH
- A reduced 200
μmcoating diameter is available to realise:
– Higher fibre density of cable and smaller outer cable diameter
– More effective use of existing limited space - Newly released 180
μmcoating diameter for further improvement of fibre density - Exceptional proof stress level of 1.5% (150 kpsi) offers greater assurance of a robust network without risk of fibre break: peace of mind from a market-leading reliability
“PureShield™ [A2] | G.652.D / G.657.A2 / G.657.B2
Bend Insensitive Single-Mode Optical Fibre
- Outstanding bending performance, in compliance with ITU-T G.657.A2 and ITU-T G.652.D
- Superior trench-assisted bend performance of 7.5 mm allows a more compact cabling construction
- Applicable for backbone, core, metro, access and especially FTTH
- Exceptional proof stress level of 1.5% (150 kpsi) offers greater assurance of a robust network without risk of fibre break: peace of mind from a market-leading reliability
Product Comparison
| Product Name | PureBand™ | PureBand™ [LL] | PureBand™ Plus | PureBand™ R | PureBand™ R [LL] | PureAccess™ | PureAccess™ [A2] | PureShield™ [A2] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standards Compliance | G.652.D | G.652.D | G.652.D/ G.657.A1 | G.652.D/ G.657.A1 | G.652.D/ G.657.A1 | G.652.D/ G.657.A1 | G.652.D G.657.A2/B2 | G.657.A2 |
| Available Coating Diameter | 250μm | 250μm | 250μm200 μm | 250μm200 μm | 250μm200 μm | 250μm200 μm | 250μm200 μm180 μm | 250μm 200μm |
| Minimum Bending Radius | 25mm | 25mm | 10mm | 10mm | 10mm | 10mm | 7.5mm | 7.5mm |
| Mode Field Diameter at 1310 nm | 9.2 ± 0.4μm | 9.2 ± 0.4μm | 8.9 ± 0.4μm | 9.2 ± 0.4μm | 9.2 ± 0.4μm | 8.6 ± 0.4 | 8.6 ± 0.4μm | 8.8 ± 0.4μm |
| Cable Cut-off Wavelength | ≤ 1260nm | ≤ 1260nm | ≤ 1260nm | ≤ 1260nm | ≤ 1260nm | ≤ 1260nm | ≤ 1260nm | ≤ 1260nm |
| Attenuation at 1310 nm | ≤ 0.35 dB/km | ≤ 0.32 dB/km | ≤ 0.35 dB/km | ≤ 0.35 dB/km | ≤ 0.32 dB/km | ≤ 0.35 dB/km | ≤ 0.35 dB/km | ≤ 0.35 dBkm |
| Attenuation at 1383 nm (After H2 aging) | ≤ 0.35 dB/km | ≤ 0.32 dB/km | ≤ 0.35 dB/km | ≤ 0.35 dB/km | ≤ 0.32 dB/km | ≤ 0.35 dB/km | ≤ 0.35 dB/km | ≤ 0.35 dBkm |
| Attenuation at 1550 nm | ≤ 0.20 dB/km | ≤ 0.18 dB/km | ≤ 0.20 dB/km | ≤ 0.20 dB/km | ≤ 0.18 dB/km | ≤ 0.21 dB/km | ≤ 0.21 dB/km | ≤ 0.20 dBkm |
| Attenuation at 1625 nm | ≤ 0.23 dB/km | ≤ 0.20 dB/km | ≤ 0.23 dB/km | ≤ 0.23 dB/km | ≤ 0.20 dB/km | ≤ 0.22 dB/km | ≤ 0.22 dB/km | ≤ 0.22 dBkm |
| Zero Dispersion Wavelength | 1300–1324nm | 1300–1324nm | 1300–1324nm | 1300–1324nm | 1300–1324nm | 1300–1324nm | 1300–1324nm | 1300–1324nm |
| PMD Link Design Value | ≤ 0.06 ps/√km | ≤ 0.06 ps/√km | ≤0.06 ps/√km | ≤0.04 ps/√km | ≤0.04 ps/√km | ≤ 0.06 ps/√km | ≤ 0.06 ps/√km | ≤ 0.06 ps/√km |
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