6 Core Multimode Fiber Optic Cable

General Specifications:

• Product Type: Multi-Mode Fibre Optic Cable
• Core Count: 6 cores
• Fiber Type: Multi-mode (OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, or OM5)
• Application: Indoor, outdoor, or general-purpose installations
• Jacket Material: High-density polyethylene (HDPE), low smoke zero halogen (LSZH), or flame-retardant PVC

Optical Performance:

• Attenuation:
  • OM1: ≤ 3.5 dB/km at 850 nm, ≤ 1.0 dB/km at 1300 nm
  • OM2: ≤ 3.0 dB/km at 850 nm, ≤ 1.0 dB/km at 1300 nm
  • OM3: ≤ 2.0 dB/km at 850 nm, ≤ 0.5 dB/km at 1300 nm
  • OM4: ≤ 2.0 dB/km at 850 nm, ≤ 0.5 dB/km at 1300 nm
  • OM5: ≤ 2.0 dB/km at 850 nm, ≤ 0.5 dB/km at 1300 nm
• Bandwidth:
  • OM1: 200 MHz·km at 850 nm, 500 MHz·km at 1300 nm
  • OM2: 500 MHz·km at 850 nm, 500 MHz·km at 1300 nm
  • OM3: 2000 MHz·km at 850 nm
  • OM4: 4700 MHz·km at 850 nm
  • OM5: 2800 MHz·km at 850 nm

Physical Specifications:

• Outer Diameter: Typically 6 mm to 12 mm (depending on construction)
• Cable Construction: Loose tube design or tight-buffered construction
• Number of Fibers per Tube: Typically 6 fibers per tube (in loose tube designs)
• Strength Members: Aramid yarn or glass fiber for added tensile strength

Mechanical Specifications:

• Tensile Strength: Typically ≥ 1000 N
• Crush Resistance: Typically ≥ 1000 N/100 mm
• Impact Resistance: Typically ≥ 10 impacts of 1 J

Environmental Resistance:

• Temperature Range: Operating: -20°C to +60°C, Installation: -10°C to +50°C
• Water Blocking: Gel or dry water-blocking to prevent water ingress (for outdoor cables)
• UV Resistance: UV-resistant to prevent degradation from sunlight (for outdoor cables)

Installation and Performance:

• Minimum Bend Radius: 10 x cable diameter (dynamic), 5 x cable diameter (static)
• Flame Resistance: Conforms to IEC 60332-1 (flame-retardant performance)

Compliance and Standards:

• Standards Compliance: IEC 60794, ANSI/TIA-568, ISO/IEC 11801, RoHS compliant
• Certification: Often certified by telecommunications and electrical standards organizations

Additional Features:

• Color Coding: Fibers are color-coded for easy identification
• Cable Type: Available in loose tube or tight-buffered constructions based on application needs