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OPTICAL FIBER ON REELS · GLOBAL SOURCING

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Bulk optical fiber on reels for cable manufacturing and network projects. Compare single-mode and multimode specifications for U.S. and European sourcing.

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FIND YOUR FIBER

Two families. Seven models.
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Optical performance, geometry and coating. Clear reference data to build your shortlist.

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FIBER ON REELS

Single-mode fiber

Reference attenuation: ≤ 0.185 dB/kmG.652.D · Standard grade · 1550 nm

For backbone, metro and access cable designs. Compare attenuation, coating and bend-loss conditions.

G.652.D G.657.A1 G.657.A2 G.657.B3

FIBER ON REELS

Multimode fiber

Reference bandwidth: ≥ 4,700 MHz·kmOM4 · Effective modal bandwidth · 850 nm

For compatible data center links and existing LANs. Compare core geometry, bandwidth and optical loss.

OM1 OM3 OM4

Supplier reference values for the named grades. Confirm the complete specification, test conditions and offered batch before ordering.

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Customers worldwide: 1,000
Fiber kilometers: 2B
People served: 1B

START WITH YOUR NETWORK

Different applications.
A focused fiber shortlist.

Explore candidate grades by use case, then check the requirements of your cable and complete link.

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Illustrative optical distribution cabinet serving a residential neighborhood

FTTx & access

G.657.A1 · G.657.A2 · G.657.B3

Review bend performance for access and indoor routing.

Illustrative city skyline with optical network connections

Backbone & metro

G.652.D

Start with attenuation and the transmission loss budget.

Illustrative data center racks with aqua fiber interconnects

Data centers

OM3 · OM4

Match bandwidth to the optics and complete channel.

Illustrative office rack with orange multimode fiber patch cords

Existing LANs

OM1

Match the geometry of the installed multimode network.

Illustrative civilian inspection UAV linked to a ground station by an optical tether

Drone fiber-optic communications

G.657.A2

Fiber optic drone communication for civilian inspection UAVs. Review G.657.A2 coating, optical loss and bend-test conditions with the complete tether design.

Attenuation · 1550 nm: ≤ 0.210 dB/km
Coating diameter: 242 ± 7 μm / 200 ± 10 μm
Bend test · 7.5 mm radius · 1 turn · 1550 nm: ≤ 0.40 dB

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Illustrative automated factory with robotic cells and an industrial optical network cabinet

Smart manufacturing networks

OM3 · G.652.D

Review OM3 for compatible plant links and G.652.D for factory backbones. Match the optics, loss budget and complete industrial cable.

OM3 EMB · 850 nm: ≥ 2000 MHz·km
OM3 attenuation · 850 nm: ≤ 2.4 dB/km
G.652.D attenuation · 1550 nm: ≤ 0.185 dB/km (standard)

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Illustrative AI computing center with GPU racks, optical interconnects and AI light-trail lettering

AI computing centers

OM4

AI data center fiber: compare the listed OM4 bandwidth, geometry and loss. Confirm the equipment and complete-cable requirements before selecting a grade.

EMB · 850 nm: ≥ 4700 MHz·km
Core diameter: 50.0 ± 2.5 μm
Attenuation · 850 nm: ≤ 2.4 dB/km

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Illustrative substation, solar arrays and wind turbines connected by blue-cyan optical light paths

Smart grids & renewable energy

G.652.D · G.657.A1

Review G.652.D for compatible utility backbones and G.657.A1 for bend-sensitive access routes. Match the optics, loss budget and complete cable to the energy project.