Fiber-optic cables (FOC) for high-speed data transfer in telecommunications

How does our fiber science compare to others?

Our fiber optics section includes various types of conductors. There are two main types of fibers: gradient glass fibers and glass fibers in a gel-filled cavity. These fibers are sorted into OM (optical multimode) classes, which have different transmission rates called Gigabit Ethernet. Our cables are either OM2 or OM3, depending on the type. They come in different diameters, similar to copper cables. Our multimode fibers are 50/125µ and 62.5/125µ, while our single-mode fibers are 9/125µ. Multimode fibers can carry multiple light signals, but single-mode fibers carry only one light signal.

Fibre optic cable with small bending radii

Small radii are the greatest challenge in bus technology. Since the distance between the cores inevitably changes during movement, the capacity also changes, and transmission no longer works. But this is not the case with an optical fibre in the CFLG.LB cable. The distance between individual cores can change in movement without transmission losses. What is important is that few forces act on the actual fibre. We achieve this by using very short fibre strands in the cable and absorbing forces with special strain-relieving elements. This gives the cable and each fibre a strain-relieving braid. The result is impressive. In our laboratory tests, we achieved 50 million double strokes in a bend radius of 35mm (factor 4.2xd). Take a look at the test, and you will also discover many other highlights.