- Last Mile Connection: Fiber optic drop cables are the “last mile” of a broadband connection, connecting the terminal of a distribution cable to a customer’s premises.
- FTTH Networks:They are essential for Fiber to the Home (FTTH) networks, enabling high-speed internet and other broadband services.
- Outdoor to Indoor: They facilitate the transmission of optical signals from the outdoor network to the user’s indoor equipment.
- Small Size and Lightweight: Drop cables are designed to be compact and lightweight, making them easy to install and handle.
- Flexible: They are flexible, allowing for easy installation in various environments, including tight spaces and overhead installations.
- Weather-Resistant: They are often equipped with a weather-resistant jacket to withstand environmental factors like moisture, sunlight, and temperature variations.
- Bend-Resistant Fibers: They often utilize special bend-resistant optical fibers for enhanced network transmission performance.
- Strength Members: They include strength members (like FRP or metal) to provide good compression resistance and protect the fibers.
- Outer Sheath: They have a low-smoke, zero-halogen outer sheath for environmental friendliness and flame retardance.
- Various Structures: They come in various structures, including flat (like a “flat butterfly” or “flat figure-8”) and round configurations.
- Easy Installation and Maintenance: Some designs feature a groove design for easy stripping and splicing, simplifying installation and maintenance.
- Flat Drop Cables: These cables have a flat appearance and are often made of a polyethylene sheath, multiple fibers, and two insulating strength components.
- Round Drop Cables: These cables are typically round in shape and contain a single bend-insensitive optical fiber buffered and surrounded by dielectric strength members and an outer jacket.
- Figure-8 Aerial Drop Cable: This type is designed for easy and economical aerial installation for outdoor applications, with the cable fixed to a steel wire.
- Indoor/Outdoor Cables: Some cables are designed for both indoor and outdoor use, offering versatility in installation.
