Fiber Distribution Assemblies
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Distribution assemblies are used for applications inside buildings and central offices. These cables utilize a 900 μm tight buffer jacket and are available in plenum and riser versions.
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Product Details
Clearfield® Distribution Assemblies are used where multi-fiber tight buffered constructions are required for density. These assemblies combine the bandwidth capacity of individual cable assemblies in one easy-to-use assembly, and can be used in OSP patch and splice applications.
Features & Benefits
Integrity
- Terminations are designed and tested to Telcordia GR-326
- Supports Industry standard singlemode and multimode connectors
- Singlemode and multimode and hybrid cables available
Protection
- Each fiber is individually jacketed then covered with an outer jacket for added protection
- All fibers are color coded using industry fiber color code
- Pulling-eye kits available to speed installation
Access
- Compact jacket design keeps cable pile up minimal
- Industry standard terminations include SC and LC (Ask a Clearfield representative for other connector availability)
Investment
- Distribution Assemblies offer an economical solution for deploying fiber in any optical network
- Environmentally stable, low-insertion loss, minimal back reflection
- All assemblies are 100% tested
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Core Size and Type | Singlemode and multimode |
| Fiber Count | 2-fiber to 144-fiber |
| Jacket O.D. | 900 μm |
| Cable Types | Indoor Riser, Indoor Plenum |
| Connector Types | SC/UPC, SC/APC, LC/UPC, LC/APC, MPO |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) |
| Breakout Length | Half meter, one meter, pulling eye, custom |
Minimum Performance Specifications for Terminated Singlemode Connectors
| Connector Type | Ferrule Material | Polish Type | Ins. Loss Typical | Max Ins. Loss | Min. Ret. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | Ceramic | UPC | 0.15 dB | 0.30 dB | 55.00 dB |
| LC | Ceramic | UPC | 0.15 dB | 0.30 dB | 55.00 dB |
| SC | Ceramic | APC | 0.20 dB | 0.30 dB | 65.00 dB |
| LC | Ceramic | APC | 0.20 dB | 0.30 dB | 65.00 dB |
Minimum Performance Specifications for Terminated Multimode Connectors
| Connector Type | Ferrule Material | Polish Type | Ins. Loss Typical (dB) | Max. Ins. Loss (db) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | Ceramic | PC | 0.25 | ≤0.50 |
| LC | Ceramic | PC | 0.25 | ≤0.50 |