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Your partner for system solutions HUBER+SUHNER is a leading international producer and supplier of electrical and optical interconnectivity components and systems. Core capabilities in radio frequency, fiber optic and low frequency technology are united under a single roof. HUBER+SUHNER offers a wide range of fibre optical cables, optimized for fix or mobile applications at indoor and outdoor areas. Due to new market demands innovative products are developed and tested according to international standards, which fulfil high mechanical and thermal conditions as well as fire requirements.

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On ships and offshore platforms Cables for antennas (FTTA) In wind turbines and wind farms In technical building, power plants and power transmission stations For mining and construction sites In mobile vehicles and equipment HUBER+SUHNER offers a range of different fiber optic cables, that are used in various applications. In central offices, data center HUBER+SUHNER Fiber Optic cables

Fiber specification singlemode fiber Optical characteristics singlemode fiber Conditions Standards according ITU-T Attenuation typical (in cable) 1625 nm Attenuation maximum (in cable) Cable cut-off wavelength λcc Chromatic dispersion Zero dispersion wavelength λo Zero dispersion slope S0 at λo Polarization mode dispersion link value Mode-field diameter Group index of refraction typical Macrobending loss r = 5.0 mm, 1 turn Macrobending loss r = 7.5 mm, 1 turn Macrobending loss r = 10 mm, 1 turn Macrobending loss r = 15 mm, 10 turn Singlemode fibers used for preterminated indoor

Fiber specification singlemode fiber Geometrical characteristics E9/125 Cladding diameter Coating diameter (uncoloured) Concentricity error core/cladding Concentricity error cladding/coating Cladding non-circularity Coating non-circularity Mechanical and environmental characteristics E9/125 Coating-Material Tensile proof test (fiber elongation ≤ 1 %) Operation temperature range −60 to 85 °C Water immersion 23 °C for 30 days Specifications Fiber class

Fiber specification multimode fiber Optical characteristics multimode fiber Fiber class Bandwidth (overfilled launch) min. Fiber class available by H+S Attenuation typical (in cable) Attenuation maximum (in cable) Effective group index of refraction Numerical aperture OM3 and OM4 BendOptimised is a HUBER+SUHNER standard Fiber Optic cables

Fiber specification multimode fiber Geometrical characteristics Fiber class Core diameter Cladding diameter Coating diameter (uncoloured) Concentricity error core/cladding Core non-circularity Cladding non-circularity Coating non-circularity Mechanical and environmental characteristics Fiber class Coating material Tensile proof test at fiber elongation ≤ 1 % Temperature range max. ∆ 0.1 dB/km 850/1300 nm Water immersion max. ∆ 0.2 dB/km 850/1300 nm 23 °C more than 30 days Specifications Fiber class The suffix "a" (A1a...) specifies fibers with traditional macrobund loss performance levels; the...

Fiber specification multimode fiber Optical characteristics multimode fiber Fiber class Fiber class available by H+S Bandwidth (overfilled launch) min. LX Attenuation typical (in cable) Attenuation maximum (in cable) Effective group index of refraction Numerical aperture Fiber Optic cables

Fiber specification multimode fiber Geometrical characteristics Fiber class Core diameter Cladding diameter Coating diameter (uncoloured) Concentricity error core/cladding Core non-circularity Cladding non-circularity Coating non-circularity Mechanical and environmental characteristics Fiber class Coating material Tensile proof test at fiber elongation ≤ 1 % Temperature range max. ∆ 0.1 dB/km 850/1300 nm Water immersion max. ∆ 0.2 dB/km 850/1300 nm 23 °C more than 30 days Specifications Fiber class

Fiber specification multimode fiber Optical characteristics multimode step index fiber (HCS) Fiber class Bandwidth (overfilled launch) Attenuation typical (in cable) Attenuation maximum (in cable) Numerical aperture Geometrical characteristics Fiber class Core diameter Cladding diameter Coating diameter (uncoloured) Concentricity error core/cladding Mechanical and environmental characteristics Fiber class Tensile proof test at a fiber elongation of ≤ 1 % Operation temperature range max. ∆ 0.1 dB/km 850/1300 nm Specifications Fiber class

Terms and definitions CH-tube (semi-tight tube) without jelly 0.9 mm Standard tube for pigtails CW-tube (semi-tight tube) jelly-filled 0.9 mm Standard tube for simplex, duplex and breakout cables tube Ø 0.9 mm coloured fiber 250 µm dry tube Ø 0.9 mm fiber 245 µm jelly filling Features • Easiest stripping up to 2 m • No cleaning (jelly free) • No memory effect • High kink resistance Features • Easiest stripping up to 1 m • Good thermal and mechanical features • High flexibility • Small bending radius F-tube (tight tube) 0.9 mm For various cable designs, e.g. riser, drag chain tube Ø 0.9 mm fiber...

Cable jacket materials Designation Polyolefine flame retardant Polyurethane flame retardant Thermoplastic elastomer HUBER+ SUHNER code Combustion properties Halogen free Flame retardant Smoke emission Corrosive gases Abrasion resistance good / satisfactory very good very good very good Mechanical properties Resistance against Information given in this table is based on plastic materials used for cable jackets. Properties and resistance for cables cannot be derived from it. This information is meant as decision guidance to the best of our today's knowledge, it is based on typical values. The resistance...

Colour codes Colour code for fiber according to standard Nummer heather violet heather violet heather violet heather violet Multi fiber loose tube up to 24 fibers, fiber number 13 to 24 with black ring. Note: Orders of fiber optic cables with different fiber types (combination SM/MM): unless otherwise specified, the first colours of the colour code are assigned to the smaller fiber type. Example of a cable with 4xE9, 8xG50: red, green, yellow, blue = E9 fiber, remaining colours = G50 fiber standard according to HUBER+SUHNER Multi-fiber loose tube elements xxxxxxxx zzzzzz/yy HUBER+SUHNER FIBEROPTIC...