Corning® SMF-28e+® LL Optical Fiber Product Information Corning® SMF-28e+® LL optical fiber is an ITU-T G.652.D compliant optical fiber which builds on Corning’s low loss fiber technology to enable extended networking distances for long haul, metro and access applications. SMF-28e+ LL optical fiber offers industry leading specifications for attenuation and polarization mode dispersion values which provide a solid foundation for new network deployments as well as upgrades to existing networks. Optical Specifications Maximum Attenuation Wavelength (nm) 1310 1383±3** 1490 1550 1625 Maximum Value* (dB/km) ≤ 0.32 ≤ 0.32 ≤ 0.21 ≤ 0.18 ≤ 0.20 * ttenuation values at this wavelength represent A post-hydrogen aging performance. Attenuation vs. Wavelength Range (nm) 1285 – 1330 1525 – 1575 Ref. λ (nm) 1310 1550 Max. α Difference (dB/km) 0.03 0.02 The attenuation in a given wavelength range does not exceed the attenuation of the reference wavelength (λ) by more than the value α. Macrobend Loss Mandrel Number Wavelength Induced Diameter of (nm) Attenuation* (mm) Turns (dB) How to Order Contact your sales representative, or call 32 1 1550 ≤ 0.03 the Optical Fiber Customer 50 100 1310 ≤ 0.03 Service Department: 50 100 1550 ≤ 0.03 Ph: 1-607-248-2000 (U.S. and Canada) 60 100 1625 ≤ 0.03 +44-1244-525-320 (Europe) Email: [email protected] * he induced attenuation due to ber wrapped around a T Please specify the ber type, attenuation, mandrel of a specied diameter. and quantity when ordering. Point Discontinuity Wavelength (nm) 1310 1550 PI1472 Point Discontinuity (dB) ≤ 0.05 ≤ 0.05 Issued: July 2011 Supersedes: November 2010 Cable Cutoff Wavelength (λcc ) λcc ≤ 1260 nm Mode-Field Diameter Wavelength (nm) 1310 1550 Dispersion Wavelength (nm) 1550 1625 MFD (µm) 9.2 ± 0.4 10.4 ± 0.5 Dispersion Value [ps/(nm•km)] ≤ 18.0 ≤ 22.0 Zero Dispersion Wavelength (λ0): 1310 nm ≤ λ0 ≤ 1324 nm Zero Dispersion Slope (S0): ≤ 0.092 ps/(nm2•km) Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) Value (ps/√km) PMD Link Design Value ≤ 0.04* Maximum Individual Fiber PMD ≤ 0.1 * omplies with IEC 60794-3: 2001, Section 5.5, C Method 1, (m = 20, Q = 0.01%), September 2001. The PMD link design value is a term used to describe the PMD of concatenated lengths of ber (also known as PMDQ). This value represents a statistical upper limit for total link PMD. Individual PMD values may change when fiber is cabled. TL9000/ISO9001 Registered

Dimensional Specifications Glass Geometry Coating Geometry Fiber Curl > 4.0 m radius of curvature Coating Diameter 242±5|JM Cladding Diameter 125.0 ± 0.7 pm Coating-Cladding Concentricity <12 |JM Environmental Specifications Induced Attenuation Environmental Test Test Condition 1310 nm, 1550 nm, and 1625 nm Operating Temperature Range: -60°C to +85°C Mechanical Specifications Proof Test The entire fiber length is subjected to a tensile stress >100 kpsi (0.7 GPa)*. "Higher proof test levels available. Fiber lengths available up to 50.4 km/spool. Performance Characterizations Characterized parameters...