When choosing FTTA fiber patch cord, key features to consider include environmental adaptability, optical performance, mechanical properties, connector type, and cable structure. The specific details are as follows:
Waterproof and dust proof: FTTA fiber patch cords are mostly used in outdoors, so the FTTA fiber patchcord need to have good waterproof and dust proof capabilities. Fiber optic patch cord with an IP66 or IP67 protection level are preferred, which can ensure stable operation in harsh environments such as towers and communication base stations.
UV Resistance and Corrosion Resistance: The outer sheath of the outdoor fiber patch cord should have good UV resistance to prevent aging and damage caused by long - term sunlight exposure. Materials such as low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) are often used, which also have a certain degree of corrosion resistance and can resist the erosion of common chemicals in industrial environments.
Temperature Resistance: It is necessary to be able to adapt to a wide range of temperature environments. Usually, the lower limit of the applicable temperature can reach minus 40℃, which can ensure the normal transmission of signals in different climatic conditions.
High Tensile Strength: During installation and use, the outdoor fiber patch cord may be subjected to pulling force, so it is necessary to have high tensile strength. UnitekFiber's outdoor fiber jumper will add aramid yarn to improve the tensile strength and prevent the optical fiber from breaking due to tension. According to the application environment, you can choose fiber patch cords with or without armor. The armored cable has stronger protection performance, which can effectively prevent the cable from being damaged by external forces, and is suitable for harsh environments with high requirements for cable protection.
Good Flexibility: Facing different installation environments, FTTA fiber jumpers are required to have good flexibility and be able to bend and twist freely in narrow spaces to facilitate construction and wiring. At the same time, it can also ensure that the optical performance is not affected when bending. UnitekFiber provides different fiber types, such as G657A1, G657A2, G657B3 and other optical fibers, which can achieve a smaller bending radius.
Waterproof Connector: Common connector types include LC, SC, FC, etc. LC connectors are more commonly used because of their small size and high density installation characteristics. At the same time, we offer all kind of high quality waterproof connector, such as ODVA, optitap, NSN patchcord or etc, which is meet your business required.
Fiber Core of FTTA Patchcord: According to actual needs, choose the appropriate number of fiber cores. Common ones are 1 core, 2 core. The selection of the number of fiber cores should be determined according to the specific requirements of the communication system, such as the number of signal channels and the demand for redundancy.
Cable Diameter: The normal outer diameters of FTTA waterproof patchcord are 4.8mm, 7.0mm. 4.8mm outdoor fiber optic jumper is more flexible and space saving, but it needs to ensure that it has enough mechanical strength.7.0mm outdoor fiber optic jumper may have better protection performance, but it should be noted whether it is convenient for wiring and installation.
Choosing FTTA fiber patch cords requires balancing environmental adaptability (waterproof, UV-resistant, temperature-tolerant), mechanical strength (tensile resistance, flexibility), and proper configurations (connectors, fiber cores, cable diameters) to ensure reliable performance in harsh outdoor settings. These factors ensure reliable, long-term performance in demanding outdoor scenarios. UnitekFiber offers high quality FTTA waterproof patch cord, please contact us via sales@unitekfiber.com to upgrade your network.
