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Corning invents first low-loss optical fiber

Corning invents vapor deposition for fiber manufacturing

Corning introduces industry's first specification sheets for commercially available transmission fiber

First to adopt DMD measurements for quality

Corning sets world record )-for low attenuation in laboratory tests

At Corning Optical Fiber, we are continually pushing single-mode fiber to new performance levels. Building on our leadership position in the optical fiber industry, Corning is evolving our already formidable products to meet customer requirements like never before. As the first manufacturer to upgrade standard single-mode fiber worldwide, we're providing our customers with greater value today and in the future. Corning® SMF-28e® optical fiber is:

* Coming's standard single-mode fiber offering, delivering optimized capability, network design flexibility and confidence in long-term performance

* The world's most widely demanded full-spectrum fiber

* In compliance with or exceeding the industry's most stringent requirements, including:

• ITU-T G.652 (Categories A, B,C&D)

• IEC Specifications 60793-2-50 Type B1.3

• TIA/EIA 492-CAAB

• Telcordia's GR-20

* The industry leader in comprehensive standard single-mode fiber specifications

As Corning's premier standard single-mode fiber, SMF-28e fiber is one in a long line of optical innovations. Corning SMF-28e, an ITU-T G.652.D-compliant optical fiber, is expanding the capability of the world s most dynamic metropolitan and access networks.

Corning introduces first single-mode fiber for original band operations

First to be fully compliant with global standards for fiber-optic test procedures

Corning introduces)-SMF-28 fiber, a dual-window single-mode fiber

Introduces single-mode fiber featuring low water peak attenuation (SMF-28e fiber)

SMF-28e fiber awarded )-Fiberoptic Product News Annual Technology Award

Global conversion to full-spectrum standard single-mode fiber

30+ evolutions/product improvements to standard single-mode fiber in less than 20 years

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