Aerial Distribution (ADSS) | Outdoor aerial installations, telecom infrastructure | Core Count: 8-core (Base) ▲ 48-core (Advanced) Insulation: PE jacket (IEC 60502 compliant) Certification: CE (EU standards) | ▲ High capacity (48-core Advanced supports 24x10Gbps streams) Weather-resistant (UV/moisture protection) Low sag for aerial use | Higher cost for high-core versions Requires specialized suspension hardware |
Indoor Duct Cables | Office buildings, data centers | Core Count: 2-12 cores (OM3/OM4) Material: LSZH (low-smoke zero-halogen) | Flexible for tight spaces Cost-effective for short-distance use Flame-retardant (meets IEC 60332) | Limited outdoor use Lower core count restricts scalability |
Direct Burial Cables | Underground without conduit | Armor: Steel tape (ASTM F1919) Insulation: PVC (IP68 rated) | Rodent-resistant (steel armor) Withstands ground pressure (2000 psi) Fiber Type: G652D (1310/1550nm) | Heavyweight and rigid Installation requires trenching equipment |
Undersea Cables | Cross-oceanic networks, submarine links | Pressure Resistance: 1000m depth (ISO 11118) Conductors: Copper (for power) Jacket: Polyurethane (abrasion-resistant) | Ultra-long-distance transmission High reliability for critical networks | Extremely high cost Requires submersible ROV installation |
Plenum Cables | Air-handling spaces in buildings | Fire Rating: OFNP (meets NEC 725) Smoke Emissions: <50m2/min (UL 910) | Safe for plenum zones (low toxic fumes) Flexible PVC jacket | Higher price than standard cables Less durable for harsh environments |
Ribbon Cables | Data centers, high-density setups | Fiber Format: 12-fiber ribbons (ISO/IEC 11801) Density: 12 fibers/ribbon | Space-saving design (50% smaller than discrete cables) Easy mass termination | Requires ribbon-specific connectors Less flexible for individual fiber pulls |