Cable Assemblies
Sumitomo Electric Lightwave’s cable assemblies are designed for use in any application requiring optical connections. Available in simplex, duplex, interconnect and trunk configurations, these assemblies can contain up to 864 optical fibers.
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Specifications
Insertion Loss
| Connector Type | Fiber Type | Polish Type | Loss | Wavelength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | SM | UPC | 0.30 dB | 1310 & 1550 nm |
| SM | APC | 0.50 dB | 1310 & 1550 nm | |
| MM | UPC | 0.50 dB | 850 & 1300 nm | |
| LC | SM | UPC | 0.25 dB | 1310 & 1550 nm |
| SM | APC | 0.30 dB | 1310 & 1550 nm | |
| MM | UPC | 0.30 dB | 800 & 1300 nm | |
| MPO | SM | Low Loss | 0.35 dB | 1310 & 1550 nm |
| SM | Standard | 0.75 dB | 1310 & 1550 nm | |
| MM | Low Loss | 0.35 dB | 850 & 1300 nm | |
| MM | Standard | 0.60 dB | 850 & 1300 nm |
Return Loss
| Connector Type | Fiber Type | Polish Type | Loss | Wavelength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Connector | ||||
| SC/ST | SM | UPC | -50 dB | 1310 & 1550 nm |
| SM | APC | -60 dB | 1310 & 1550 nm | |
| MM | UPC | -25 dB | 850 & 1300 nm | |
| LC | SM | UPC | -50 dB | 1310 & 1550 nm |
| SM | APC | -60 dB | 1310 & 1550 nm | |
| MM | UPC | -25 dB | 850 & 1300 nm | |
| Per Assembly | ||||
| MPO | SM | Low Loss | -60 dB | 1310 & 1550 nm |
| SM | Standard | -55 dB | 1310 & 1550 nm | |
| MM | Standard | -20 dB | 850 & 1300 nm | |
Polarity Diagram
| Multi-Fiber Cable with Single-Fiber Connectors | A A Connector to A Connector (Crossover Type) |  |
| B A Connector to B Connector (Straight Through Type) |  |
Ordering Information
Instructions: Create a part number by using this character set and codes.
This configurator is designed to accommodate our most common cable assemblies. Other configurations are available. Please contact Sumitomo Electric Lightwave if your configuration isn’t shown.
C [ Z ] – [ 1 ] [ 2222 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ] [999 ] [ U ] – [ X ] [ Y ] [ P ]
(22 characters minimum. More if exact length or other custom configuration.)
| Z – POLARITY/PIN-OUT | 1 – FIBER TYPE | 2 – FIBER COUNT (4-DIGITS) | 3 – CABLE DESIGN | 4 – ARMOR TYPE | 5 – CABLE JACKET/FLAME RETARDANCY RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Fiber Cable A – Single Fiber Cable Multi-Fiber Cable with Single-Fiber Connectors (LC, SC, ST, etc.) A – A Connector to A Connector (Crossover Type; See Polarity Diagram) B – A Connector to B Connector (Straight Through Type; See Polarity Diagram) Multi-Fiber Cable with Multi-Fiber Connectors (MPO, MTP, etc.) A – MPO/MTP Type A B – MPO/MTP Type B C – MPO/MTP Type C D – MPO/MTP SM Type B (With Window Up Key Down) G – 40G Method B; 1-1A (Outer 8F) H – 40G Method A; 1-1B (Outer 8F) 1 – MPO24/MTP24 Config 1 2 – MPO24/MTP24 Config 2 3 – MPO24/MTP24 Config 3 4 – MPO24/MTP24 Config 4 | 1 – OM1 (62.5 μm) 2 – OM2 (50 μm) 3 – OM3 (50 μm) 4 – OM4 (50 μm) 5 – OM5 (50 μm) 8 – SM (G.657.A2) 9 – SM (G.657.A1) | 0001 – 1f 0002 – 2f 0004 – 4f 0006 – 6f 0008 – 8f 0012 – 12f 0016 – 16f 0024 – 24f 0036 – 36f 0048 – 48f 0050 – 50f 0060 – 60f 0072 – 72f 0096 – 96f 0144 – 144f 0288 – 288f 0432 – 432f | P – Pliable Ribbon (250μm) Q – Pliable Ribbon (200μm) A – Flat Ribbon (250μm) B – Flat Ribbon (200μm) X – Loose Buffer (200μm) Y – Loose Buffer (250μm) Z – Tight Buffer (900μm) | N – No Armor L – Interlocking Armor M – Micro Armor | A – OSP B – Riser C – Indoor/Outdoor Riser D – LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) E – Riser LSZH F – Indoor/Outdoor Riser LSZH G – Plenum H – Indoor/Outdoor Plenum 2 – B1ca 3 – B2ca 4 – Cca 5 – Dca |
| 6 – SUBUNITS (FURCATION CORD) | 7 & 8 – CONNECTOR END A & B | 9 – LENGTH (3-DIGITS) | U – LENGTH UNIT | X & Y – END A & B BREAKOUT LENGTH | P – PULLING EYE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C – 1.6 mm T – 2.0 mm X – 3.0 mm 9 – 900 μm V – SEL Option D – Not Applicable | 5 – MPO (Male/Pinned), 12 Fiber, Low Loss 6 – MPO (Male/Pinned), 12 Fiber, Std Loss 7 – MPO (Female/Unpinned), 12 Fiber, Low Loss 8 – MPO (Female/Unpinned), 12 Fiber, Std Loss 0 – MPO (Female/Unpinned), 24 Fiber, Low Loss W – MPO (Female/Unpinned), 24 Fiber, Std Loss 9 – MPO (Male/Pinned), 24 Fiber, Low Loss Z – MPO (Male/Pinned), 24 Fiber, Std Loss 1 – MTP (Male/Pinned), 12 Fiber, Low Loss M – MTP (Male/Pinned), 12 Fiber, Std Loss 2 – MTP (Female/Unpinned), 12 Fiber, Low Loss Y – MTP (Female/Unpinned), 12 Fiber, Std Loss 4 – MTP (Male/Pinned), 24 Fiber, Low Loss P – MTP (Male/Pinned), 24 Fiber, Std Loss 3 – MTP (Female/Unpinned), 24 Fiber, Low Loss N – MTP(Female/Unpinned), 24 Fiber, Std Loss L – LC, MM/SM, DX Q – LC, MM/SM, SX A – LC/APC, DX E – LC/APC, SX R – LC-UNIBOOT (Reversible/No Pull Tab) G – LC-UNIBOOT (Reversible w/ Pull Tab) S – SC, MM/SM, DX V – SC, MM/SM, SX B – SC/APC, DX H – SC/APC, SX F – FC, MM/SM C – FC/APC T – ST, MM/SM X – BARE END (Open/Blunt) | 001 – 001-999+ | F – Feet M – Meters I – Inch | 1 – 18 in (457 mm) – No Stagger 2 – 24 in (609 mm) – No Stagger 3 – 36 in (914 mm) – No Stagger 4 – 48 in (1,219 mm) – No Stagger 5 – 60 in (1,524 mm) – No Stagger 6 – 72 in (1,828 mm) – No Stagger 7 – 16 in (406 mm) – No Stagger 8 – 12 in (305 mm) – No Stagger A – 18 in (457 mm) – Subunit Stagger B – 24 in (609 mm) -Subunit Stagger C – 36 in (914 mm) -Subunit Stagger D – 48 in (1,219 mm) -Subunit Stagger E – 60 in (1,524 mm) -Subunit Stagger F – 72 in (1,828 mm) -Subunit Stagger H – 18 in (457 mm) -Fiber Pair Stagger J – 24 in (609 mm) -Fiber Pair Stagger K – 36 in (914 mm) -Fiber Pair Stagger L – 48 in (1,219 mm) -Fiber Pair Stagger M – 60 in (1,524 mm) -Fiber Pair Stagger N – 72 in (1,828 mm) -Fiber Pair Stagger Q – 18 in (457 mm) -Subunit & Fiber Pair Stagger R – 24 in (609 mm) -Subunit & Fiber Pair Stagger S – 36 in (914 mm) -Subunit & Fiber Pair Stagger T – 48 in (1,219 mm) -Subunit & Fiber Pair Stagger U – 60 in (1,524 mm) – Subunit & Fiber Pair Stagger V – 72 in (1,828 mm) -Subunit & Fiber Pair Stagger X – No Breakout | A – Pulling Eye on End A Only B – Pulling Eye on End B Only D – Pulling Eye on Both End X – No Pulling Eye |
Example: C A – 9 0144 P N G D L L 250 F – 3 3 A | Part No. is: CA-90144PNGDLL250F-33A
Cable Assembly, Method A, SM, 144F, Pliable Ribbon, No Armor, Plenum, 900μm Furcation, LC/D to LC/D, 250 Feet Long, 36 inch Breakout Each End, Pulling Eye
Features
- Customizable Termination and Cable Options Available
- Can be Designed with the Following Fiber Types: OM1 (62.5μm); OM2/OM3/OM4/OM5 (50μm); SM (G.657.A2); SM (G.657.A1)
- 12f/8f MPO Ribbon Assemblies Available that Facilitate Quick & Easy Termination of Ribbon Fibers for 1G/10G/40G/100G Solutions
- Available with Sumitomo Electric’s Flexible MPO connector, Which Allows Gender and Polarity Change in the Field as Well as Push Pull Operations
- Riser, Plenum and LSZH Options Available
- All Industry Standard Connector Configurations Can Be Specified
- 100% Visual/optical performance verification
- Meets or exceeds TIA and Telcordia requirements
