FTTH Drop Cables

FTTH drop cables connect the distribution network to the consumer’s premises. They can be deployed on poles or in conduits. They can also be run through walls and windows.

Choosing the right FTTH drop cable is essential to delivering broadband services. You need to consider the splicing method and cable design when making your choice.

1. Self Supporting Bow Type Fiber Distribution Cable

FTTH fiber drop cable is an external cable that connects the terminal of the distribution cable with the subscriber’s premises. It can be installed aerially or underground, and is typically attached to utility poles. Once inside the tth-fiber-drop-cable premises, it connects to the internal cabling infrastructure and serves multiple devices in the home or business.

There are many different types of fiber drop cables in the market, but flat drop cables, figure-eight drop cables and round drop cables are the three most common. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, but they all provide high-speed broadband service to the consumer.

Generally, FTTH drop cables use special low-bend-sensitivity optical fibers to increase the bandwidth and communication transmission property. They also use a novel flute design, easy to strip and splice, and a flame retardant sheath LSZH, which is durable and safe for indoor installations.

Whether it’s a single-mode G652D or multimode LC, the FTTH drop cable is designed to work with fast connectors LC/SC/ST/FC(UPC/APC) for plug-and-play connectivity. This ensures that users get the best performance from their FTTH network and provides a reliable connection from the ONT on the side of their home to the distribution cabinet or splice trays in the wiring closet. This is a crucial part of the FTTH system, and it requires careful consideration when choosing the right cable.

2. Reinforced with 2 Parallel FRP Strength Member

FTTH flat drop cable is an all-dielectric fiber distribution cable for FTTH application, it contains from 1 to 4 250um single mode optical fibers. The cable is made with a special low-bend-sensitivity optical fiber to provide high bandwidth and excellent communication transmission property. It has two parallel FRP/steel strength members to ensure good performance of crush resistance to protect the optical fiber. The cable also has a novel groove design to make it easier to strip and splice. In addition, it is designed with a low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) sheath to comply with YD/T97-2009.

Compared with self-supporting bow type drop fiber cables, this all-dielectric flat type FTTH drop cable can be laid without the need for additional supporting structures like poles and is suitable for aerial laying. It can be installed directly in the end user’s room or between their instruments and equipment. The cable is suitable for use in indoor riser and plenum level cabling and complies with the requirements of fire-blocking.

This FTTH cable is mainly used for the FTTH network to connect the backbone optical cable to the subscriber’s dwelling, it has 2 parallel steel wire or FRP reinforcement and an optical communication unit in the center. It adopts a figure-8 structure, the reinforcement is located in the center of the two circles, and metal or non-metal structure can be used. The optical fiber inside the cable is G.657A2 small bending radius optical fiber, and it can be laid with a bending radius of 20mm.

3. Lightweight

Fiber optic drop cable is the final external link from the distribution network to individual homes in an FTTH (fiber to the home) system. Service providers can install the drop cable using aerial or underground solutions depending on local conditions and existing infrastructure. Choosing the right drop solution can save service providers time and money by reducing installation time. Aerial FTTH solutions include single-fiber EZ-Bend ruggedized cables, toneable cables, or the FTTH Figure 8 drop cable.

All-dielectric FTTH Outdoor Drop Cable contains 1 or 2 250um individually colored optical fibers in a single gel filled loose tube, protected by a black PVC jacket with waterblocking E-glass non metallic strength members and low smoke zero halogen hybrid-fiber-optic-adapters-couplers (LSZH) sheath. It is designed for FTTH applications requiring durable, long-distance outdoor drops to connect ONT inside multi dwelling units or single family homes.

UScomService FTTH drop cables come in multiple factory terminated configurations and can be easily field connected using either fused or mechanical connectors. This eliminates the need for fusion splicing equipment and training in-field technicians. This helps to reduce overall installation costs and saves on the cost of labor.

4. Easy to Install

Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks require special cabling to deliver data and voice services to homes and businesses. Often, this cable is buried underground in a trench. To install it, first, the construction team must carefully plan out the route for the cables. They must consider the capacity needed and future expansion, as well as any potential utility lines they need to avoid. Then, they must dig a trench of the correct size and depth and then backfill it securely.

UScomService with Odeskabel offer a wide range of drop cable options to fit different network applications. These cables are designed with quality optics and first-choice sheath materials for lasting performance. They are also easy to install. For example, OKAD-M and OKTs drop cables are able to be pushed into occupied conduits, making them ideal for FTTH installations in multi-unit buildings. They feature an outer HDPE sheath that strips off easily to reveal an inner LSZH-FR cable. These cables are also toneable, allowing them to be identified by tone generators or tracers. This makes them easier to troubleshoot when needed.

Besides field-terminated connectors, pre-terminated drop solutions are also increasingly used for FTTH deployment. These cables have their end connected using fused or mechanical connectors at the factory. This saves a lot of time during installation, especially in high labor cost markets. Afterward, the fiber to the home installation tech can simply plug in the drop cable, hook up the ONT and connect the customer devices.