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Overview
The TLC Distribution Fiber Optic Cable is designed for efficient indoor cabling applications where speed and ease of installation are critical. Featuring 900um tight-buffered fibers, this cable eliminates the need for complex breakout kits during the termination process. This design allows for direct connector termination or easy fusion splicing of pigtails to backbone and trunk cables, making it an ideal choice for data centers and enterprise network environments.
Constructed with a plenum-rated jacket, this cable is suitable for installation in air-handling spaces. The compact 4.8mm outer diameter design minimizes conduit space requirements, while the robust distribution architecture supports high-density fiber management. The cable is optimized for reliable optical performance in indoor settings.
Key Features
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Tight-Buffered Fiber Design
Features 900um tight-buffered fibers that facilitate faster and easier field termination without requiring breakout kits. -
Plenum-Rated Jacket
Constructed with materials compliant with plenum safety requirements for installation in air-handling plenums. -
Compact Construction
The 4.8mm outer diameter provides a space-saving profile for high-density cable routing. -
OM4 Multimode Fiber
Optimized for high-speed, short-reach data transmission in local area networks and data centers. -
Simplified Splicing
Tight-buffered construction allows pigtails to be easily fusion-spliced to backbone or trunk cabling systems. -
Versatile Fiber Count
Supports scalable network designs with configurations suitable for various infrastructure requirements.
Applications
- Data Center backbone cabling
- Enterprise Local Area Networks (LAN)
- Plenum-rated indoor infrastructure
- High-speed short-reach networking
- Direct connector termination
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Fiber Count | 6 |
| Fiber Type | Multimode 50um OM4 |
| Buffer Size | 900um Tight Buffered |
| Jacket Rating | Plenum |
| Jacket Color | Magenta |
| Outer Diameter | 4.8mm |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 900um tight-buffered design offer?
It allows for direct termination of connectors onto the fibers, eliminating the need for bulky breakout kits and speeding up the installation process.
Is this cable plenum rated?
Yes, this cable features a plenum-rated jacket, making it suitable for use in air-handling environments.
Can I use this for fusion splicing?
Yes, the tight-buffered construction is designed for easy pigtail fusion splicing to backbone cabling.
What is the primary application for this cable?
It is primarily used for indoor distribution within data centers and enterprise networking environments.
How are the fibers grouped?
This cable uses a distribution style architecture; fiber counts greater than 12 are grouped into subunits of 12 fibers.