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Ribbon
Ribbon
Tight Buffer
Minicable
Minicable
Figure-8 Ribbon
Figure-8
AERIAL
ADSS Drop
Loose Tube & Ribbon
AERIAL
ADSS Micro-module
Loose Tube & Ribbon
SST & Rugged MDU I/O Drop
DROP
Advanced
Fiber Technology Cable Type Application Protection Needs Features
Cable
< 1260 < 1260 < 1260 < 1260 < 1260 < 1260
Cut-off (nm)
1625 nm
0.20 Typical 0.20 Typical 0.23 0.24 0.22 0.23
(dB/km) 0.19 0.20
PMDq
(ps/km)
< 0.04 < 0.04 < 0.06 < 0.06 < 0.08 < 0.06
PMDmax
(ps/km)
0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.1
SMF-28e+ fiber can enable 0.19 dB/km typical cabled loss/attenuation at 1550nm
Performance
as cabled fiber SMF28e+ LL/SMF-28 Ultra fibers can enable 0.18 dB/km typical cabled loss/attenuation at 1550nm
SMF-28 ULL fiber can enable 0.17 dB/km typical cabled loss/attenuation at 1550nm
Higher capacity demand is driving need for data rates of 100G (all-coherent detection) systems are gaining in
100G and beyond popularity, but 10G systems remain as the predominant
data rate for many networks
At 100G+, system reach is significantly limited by system
loss: 200G systems may be limited to <700km
To extend system reach, extra signal regeneration may be 10G & 40G systems use direct-detection and their system
required at a cost of up to $8M per fiber pair* at 100G reach is therefore limited by dispersion: dispersion-
compensation technology must be used.
Low and ultra-low-loss fibers reduce system loss and
extend system reach; and can yield large system savings
by eliminating the need for extra signal regeneration Low-dispersion fibers reduce dispersion compensation
*80 x 100G wavelengths per fiber
CapEx & OpEx costs in direct-detection network systems
10 dB
OSNR
10G 100G
Year
Industry trend is towards the adoption of high data rates and networks capable of 100G and beyond
Migration from 10G to 100G requires 10 dB increase in optical signal to noise ratio (OSNR) in the
absence of system advances
Advanced signal processing has proven successful in providing higher OSNR but it is not enough
Moving to higher data rates presents an OSNR challenge and ultra-low and low-
attenuation fibers (e.g. Corning SMF-28 ULL & e+ LL fibers) can help
Performance Optimization
EQUIPMENT REDUCTION
NETWORK REACH
CAPACITY UTILIZATION
Optical Switching
Network Longevity
CAPACITY ROBUSTNESS
100G, 400G & Beyond
REPAIR RESILIENCE
Tx Rx
Conventional
SMF-28 ULLG.652.D
fiber fiber
Tx Rx Rx
SMF-28 ULL
Conventional fiberfiber
G.652.D
Tx Rx Rx
Network Longevity
Corning SMF-28 ULL fiber
Conventional G.652.D fiber
100G
10G
Tx Rx Rx
100 km
span link
25 dB Power Budget
25
Standard Cable
Conventional G.652.D fiber
15
Low-loss Cable
0.21 dB/km
0.18 dB/km
10 Connectors
Performance as Corning
Competitor A Competitor B Competitor C
un-cabled fiber SMF-28 ULL fiber
Cable
< 1260 < 1260 < 1260 < 1260
Cut-off (nm)
1625 nm
0.20 Typical 0.24 0.22 0.23
(dB/km) 0.19
PMDq
(ps/km)
< 0.04 < 0.06 < 0.08 < 0.06
PMDmax
(ps/km)
0.1 0.1 0.2 0.1
Performance
as cabled fiber SMF-28 ULL fiber can enable 0.17 dB/km typical cabled loss/attenuation at 1550 nm
75 km
70 km
145 km
70 km 145 km
Abu
Dhabi 75 km
135 km
SMF-28 ULL fiber Al Ain
70 km
65 km
Up to $3.8M
$2M
savings!!
SMF-28 ULL fiber cable extra cost (48FC)
Mux
Interfaces Interfaces
SMF-28 ULL fiber
Tx Forward Raman 55-dB span loss Backward Raman
Rx
Amplification (including 6-dB repair margin) Amplification
Corning SMF-28 ULL fiber supports 289 km un-repeatered span for 150 channels at 100G
Higher capacity demand is driving need for data rates of 100G (all-coherent detection) systems are gaining in
100G and beyond popularity, but 10G systems remain as the predominant
data rate for many networks
At 100G+, system reach is significantly limited by system
loss: 200G systems may be limited to <700km
10G & 40G systems use direct-detection and their system
To extend system reach, extra signal regeneration may be
reach is therefore limited by dispersion: dispersion
required at a cost of up to $8M per fiber pair* at 100G
compensation technology must be used.
Low and ultra-low-loss fibers reduce system loss and
extend system reach; can yield large system savings by
eliminating the need for extra signal regeneration Low-dispersion fibers reduce dispersion compensation
*80
CapEx & OpEx costs in direct detection network systems
x 100G wavelengths per fiber
Year
The industry trend is towards the adoption of higher data rates with 100G systems gaining in popularity
but 10G systems remain as a workhorse
It is necessary to maintain cost efficiency in 10G & 40G systems with a future upgrade path to 100G
Direct detection (or non-coherent detection) systems are less expensive but are dispersion reach limited
Low-dispersion fibers (e.g. Corning LEAF fiber) offer longer reach in direct
detection based systems enabling lower-cost 10G & 40G (and even 100G) systems
Performance Optimization
EQUIPMENT REDUCTION
Cost Improvement
Equipment Reduction
Tx Rx
Single-stage amplifier
Corning LEAF Fiber
Tx Rx
Low-dispersion fibers eliminate DCMs & enable the use of single-stage amplifiers
reducing the equipment needed in the system and lowering CapEx and OpEx costs
System savings from equipment reduction clearly offset the premium for LEAF fiber
ADVAs 100G Metro/Regional and Short-Reach Long-Haul using ADVA FSP 3000 system
Low-cost non-coherent 100G direct-detection solution over metro and regional distances
Compact and energy-efficient
Low dispersion of Corning LEAF fiber extends reach for direct-detection transmission:
Low dispersion of Corning LEAF fiber extends reach for 100G direct-detection
transmission in metro/regional & short-reach long-haul networks
* Source: Joint Demonstration with ADVA at OFC 2012
Optical Communications ** Source: ADVA & Corning press release Oct 2012 BBWF 2014 Corning Incorporated 24
c
Effective Area
Aeff (m2)
72 63 52 72
Dispersion
(ps/nm.km)
With new lower fiber attenuation specs for improved OSNR to allow higher bit rates
and longer system reach, LEAF fiber is the best G.655.D-compliant fiber in the industry
Advanced
Fiber Technology Cable Type Application Protection Needs Features
The loose-tube cable construction provides stable and The ribbon construction provides fast installation and
highly reliable transmission parameters restoration
Minicable
Advanced
Fiber Technology Cable Type Application Protection Needs Features
Dispersion
Focus on
Dispersion
SMF-28 e+ LL fiber/
Focus on
Focus on
Focus on
SMF-28 e+ LL fiber/ 2
2 1 LEAF Fiber SMF-28 Ultra fiber 1 LEAF Fiber
SMF-28 Ultra fiber
3 SMF-28 e+ fiber 3 SMF-28 e+ fiber
Standard attributes:
Fiber count: 12 to 432 cable designs available
12 fibers/tube:
12-144 fibers: one layer of tubes
156-288 fibers: two layers
Direct Buried Cables
Dispersion
Focus on
Focus on SMF-28e+ LL fiber/
Minicables
2 1 LEAF Fiber
Alternative options available: SMF-28 Ultra fiber
-58F (-50C) to +158F (+70C) operating temperature range 3 SMF-28e+ fiber
Alternative tube and fiber count combinations
Other tensile strength ratings, tube sizes or sheath options
Standard attributes:
Fiber count: 12 to 1728 cable designs available
12 fibers/ribbon (and up to 36 fibers per ribbon)
Available in central and stranded tube configurations
Direct Buried Cables
Attenuation
Dispersion
Focus on
Focus on
SMF-28e+ LL fiber/
2 1 LEAF Fiber
SMF-28 Ultra fiber
Minicables
Standard attributes:
A-DQ(ZN)(SR)2Y
Fiber count: 12 to 432 cable designs available
12 fibers/tube:
12-144 fibers: one layer of tubes
PE outer sheath 156-288 fibers: two layers
Direct Buried Cables
Attenuation
Dispersion
Focus on
Focus on SMF-28e+ LL fiber/
1 LEAF Fiber
Minicables
2
SMF-28 Ultra fiber
Alternative options available: 3 SMF-28e+ fiber
-58F (-50C) to +158F (+70C) operating temperature range
Alternative tube and fiber count
Other tensile strength ratings, tube sizes or sheath options
Provide stable and reliable transmission performance for direct buried deployments
Standard attributes:
Fiber count: 12 to 864 cable designs available
12 fibers/ribbon (and up to 36 fibers per ribbon)
Direct Buried Cables
Attenuation
Dispersion
Focus on
Focus on
SMF-28e+ LL fiber/
2 1 LEAF Fiber
SMF-28 Ultra fiber
Minicables
in microducts in
Duct Cables
in microducts in spans
Direct Buried Cables
Corning MiniXtend portfolio now delivers even smaller diameter and greater fiber capacity:
Duct Cables
MiniXtend HD with 200 m fiber increases maximum fiber count to 288 and enables 144F cable to
switch to 10/8mm microduct via 21% smaller diameter, enabling 33% further per duct fiber capacity:
96 6.3 24 10/8 - -
144 8.1 34 12.7/10 6.3 25 10/8
192 - - 7.5 37 12.7/10
288 - - 9.7 56 14/12
Minicables
Standard Offering:
SOLO ADSS Cable Fiber count: 12 to 288 cable designs available
12 fibers/tube
One layer of tubes for up to 144 fibers
Two layers of tubes for >144 to 288 fibers
Ripcord
PE Outer Jacket Operating temperature range: -40F (-40C) to +158F (+70C)
Figure-8
Dispersion
Focus on
Focus on
Engineering Services can provide sag & tension calculations to help select SMF-28e+ LL fiber/
2 1 LEAF Fiber
the right cable part number. SOLO ADSS cable is designed to meet specific SMF-28 Ultra fiber
application requirements:
Max. span length between poles 3 SMF-28e+ fiber
Initial installation sag
Environmental loading conditions (NESC) - wind and ice Load
Pole attach hardware
Standard attributes:
RPX Ribbon Dielectric Fiber count: 24 to 144 cable designs available
Cable
24 fibers/ribbon
Operating temperature range: -40F (-40C) to +158F (+70C)
Figure-8
Dry core
Water-swellable tape Rated tensile strength: 600 lbf / 2700 N
Dielectric strength members Standard fiber offering: Corning SMF-28e+ fiber only
PE outer jacket
Standard Offering:
Fiber count: 12 to 288 single-mode fibers
ALTOS Figure-8 Gel-Free Cable
12 fibers/tube
Armored Figure-8 cable also available
PE Jacket
Operating temperature range: -40F (-40C) to +158F (+70C)
Stranded Steel Messenger
Ripcord Rated breaking strength: 6,000 lbf / 26,670 N
Water Swellable Tape Gel-free tubes and core
Dielectric Element
Figure-8
Fiber
Messenger wire: 0.25 diameter (6.6 EHS 7-strand steel wire)
Buffer Tube Fiber technology options:
Attenuation
Dispersion
Focus on
Focus on
SMF-28e+ LL fiber/
2 1 LEAF Fiber
SMF-28 Ultra fiber
Engineering Services can provide sag & tension calculations to help select
the right cable part number. Figure-8 cable is designed to meet specific 3 SMF-28e+ fiber
application requirements:
Max. span length between poles
Initial installation sag
Environmental loading conditions (NESC) - Wind and Ice Load
Pole attach hardware
Advanced
Fiber Technology Cable Type Application Protection Needs Features
SINGLE ARMOR
PA POLYAMIDE(NYLON) OVERJACKET
Speciality feature in North America
For mechanical protection against Polyamide(Nylon) overjacket protects the cable from certain
crush and impact in buried chemicals
installations Solution for harsh environments
Available with most standard cable designs (not ADSS or Figure-8)
Example of armored cable with
TRIPLE JACKET,
Jacket Options
DOUBLE ARMOR
Polyamide overjacket, 0.7 mm
MDPE outer jacket, 1.3 mm
Corrugated steel tape armor
Buffer tube with fibers
For exceptional crush
and rodent resistance
PA POLYAMIDE(NYLON) OVERJACKET
Speciality feature in North America
Polyamide(Nylon) overjacket protects the cable from certain
chemicals
Solution for harsh environments
Available with most standard cable designs (not ADSS or Figure-8)
Jacket Options
RB w/ longitudinal
strength members
Advanced
Fiber Technology Cable Type Application Protection Needs Features
3
Gel-Free
3
smooth, continuous cut
Tool is disposable & can perform in excess of 500
uses
Elimination of cleaning products means less waste and lower spend on consumables:
RPX
Gel-free cables have been tested beyond industry standards and perform identically to gel-filled cables
Corning is a leader in gel-free technology, with 120M km of gel-free loose tube cable sold worldwide
CORNING
Corning is a world leader in innovative optical fiber and cable technologies that help deliver cost-
effective, high-performance long-haul network solutions
Corning SMF-28 ULL fiber is the worlds lowest-loss ITU G.652-compliant fiber and enables longer
spans and system reach by improving OSNR at higher data rates
Corning LEAF fiber is the most widely-deployed G.655 fiber in the world and its low dispersion
combined with its low attenuation offers low-cost solutions at low and high speeds over metro and
regional distances
The innovative cable jacket design of FastAccess Technology provides easier fiber access for
termination, furcation and fusion splicing while maintaining mechanical robustness and fiber
protection
With 120 million meters of gel-free loose tube cable sold globally since 2004, Corning is a leader in
gel-free technology that saves time savings, reduction of consumables and decreased waste
160 years of materials science Dedicated Engineering Services Global network of world-class
and process engineering group with 50+ engineers ready manufacturing facilities
knowledge to provide:
The most widely-deployed
40+ years of telecom industry 24/7 technical support brand of optical fiber in the
expertise world
Field support
Corning scientists invented the first 1.5 billion km deployed worldwide
low-loss optical fiber in 1970 System/network design
Quality architecture ensures
~10% of revenue invested in Experienced system engineers provide most consistent, high-quality
R&D design support for any network products
application
Cornings patent portfolio ranked 1st in Focus on continuous
Industrial Materials on The Patent Product and market knowledge for improvement
Scorecard since 2007 system upgrades/optimization