Kenyan network installers should begin with the actual mating interfaces and site fiber records before assigning this product to a link. This project-specific fiber patch cable is built to the specific arrangement the project specifies: connector styles, polish, fiber mode, jacket and length are all specified at order time and the cable assembly is factory terminated and optically tested before dispatch.
Product Highlights
- G.657.A1 Bend Insensitive Fiber Delivers Superior Low Loss and Bend Resistance
- Precision Zirconia Ferrule Connectors Ensure Low Loss
- Duplex Zipcord Construction Reduces Risk of Damage from Crimping
- Available in LC, SC, FC, ST, LSH, MU, and MTRJ Connectors
- Available in 1.2mm, 1.8mm, 2.0mm, and 3.0mm Cable Diameters
Specifications
| Fiber Count | 2 Fibers |
|---|---|
| Fiber Grade | G.657.A1 |
| Fiber Mode | OS2 9/125μm |
| Wavelength | 1310/1550nm |
| Flame Rating | Riser (OFNR)/LSZH/Plenum (OFNP) |
| Cable Outside Diameter (OD) | 1.2/1.8/2.0/3.0mm |
| Polarity | A (Tx) to B (Rx) |
| Cable Type | Tight-Buffered |
| Min. Bend Radius (Optical Fiber) | 10mm |
| Min. Bend Radius (Fiber Cable) | 10/5D (Dynamic/Static) |
| Connector Durability | 1000 times |
| Tensile Strength (Long/Short Term) | 40/80N (1.2mm), 90/150N (1.8/2.0mm), 120/225N (3.0mm) |
| Insertion Loss | ≤0.3dB |
| Return Loss | UPC≥50dB, APC≥60dB (LC/SC/FC/ST/MU/MTRJ) |
| Attenuation at 1310nm | ≤0.4dB/km |
| Attenuation at 1550nm | ≤0.3dB/km |
| Operating Temperature | Plenum (OFNP): -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F) |
| Storage Temperature | Plenum (OFNP): -10 to 70°C (14 to 158°F) |
Built to the order
The project-specific program covers the combinations that stock lists cannot: mixed connector families, non-standard jackets, unusual lengths, marking and packaging to the project specification. The cable assembly is terminated and tested exactly like a stock product, with the arrangement confirmed before manufacturing.
Where single-mode jumpers earn their place
Single-mode patching carries the links that leave the room: campus backbones, carrier handoffs, long runs between buildings and every wavelength-multiplexed service. Because the OS2 glass in this cable assembly is the matching class used in the outside plant, the jumper cable will not become the weak point of the loss calculation. At 1310 and 1550nm the attenuation stays a fraction of a decibel per kilometer, and the optical connector pair adds less than 0.3dB when the end faces are clean and seated.
Connector and polish choices in the single-mode plant
The OS2 interface on this jumper follows the polish discipline of the network it serves. Because mixing polishes on a mated pair destroys the return loss and can damage the ferrules, the patch side must match the adapter panel side exactly. When the documentation is unclear, the boot color and the optical connector housing tell the truth: green for APC, blue or beige for UPC.
Length Options
Regular lengths cover the common patching routes: 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft), 5m (16ft), 10m (33ft), 15m (49ft), 20m (66ft), with project-specific length obtainable beyond the list. Specifying the measured pathway length keeps the slack out of the manager and the strain off the optical connectors.
Quality Control and Testing
Every assembly is terminated with precision zirconia ferrule connectors and optically tested before packing: insertion loss and return loss are verified on each cable, and end-face geometry is inspected for consistent physical contact. The optical cable ships with dust caps on both connectors and the test result obtainable on ask for.
Ordering and Factory Support
Refer to this arrangement by connector pair, fiber mode and length when asking for a quotation. For configurations outside the listed options, mixed connector families, jackets, marking or project packaging, send the specification with the request and the factory will check the build before manufacturing. Project support for Kenya and East Africa is available to reconcile the ordered configuration with the intended installation.