BendBright™ XS Single-Mode Optical Fiber

Prysmian BendBright™ XS Fiber
Product description

BendBright™ XS fiber delivers the extraordinary bend performance of a G.657.A2 fiber, while also complying with G.652D standard single mode requirements. BendBright XS provides exceptional bend performance for demanding applications where A1 or even A1+ fibers fall short. BendBright XS fiber meets and exceeds the requirements of ITU G.657.A2 and G.652D and is rated for a minimumbend radius of 7.5 mm. 

Apart from its use in office installations, as patch cords and/or interconnection cables, the use of the BendBright XS in Fiber-to-the-Home (and even longer distance) networks offers significant added value to the network installers. Bend radii in fiber guidance ports can be reduced as well as minimum bend radii in wall and corner mountings. As the fiber is very forgiving for installation errors, reduced demands for the skills of the installation engineers may further reduce the costs. Its enhanced macro-bending behavior further guarantees that all transmissions bands up to 1625 nm (L-band) will be available for future use in this hungry bandwidth environment. BendBright XS guarantees future proof end-to-end FTTH roll outs. 

Prysmian’s Advanced Plasma and Vapor Deposition (PCVD and APVD™) manufacturing process ensures the highest quality and purity of fibers. Proprietary ColorLock™ coating process further enhances the performance, durability and reliability of the fiber, even in the harshest environments.

Resources: BendBright™ XS White Paper

 

Features and Benefits

  • Low bending losses
    • Specified down to a 7.5 mm bend radius; 1 turn loss ≤0.50 dB @ 1550 nm.
    • Allows a smaller bend radius with small diameter cables such as high density micro cables, patch cords and distribution cables.
    • Mitigates losses caused by improper installations.
    • Allows the use of smaller splice trays or closures.
    • Provides lower bending losses at higher wavelengths such as 1625 nm, which future proofs the network.
    • Improves long-term attenuation stability by reducing losses related to temperature cycling and mid-span buffer-tube storage.
  • Low Micro-Bending Loss Allows for Highly Demanding Cable Designs
  • Full Backward ITU G.652.D SMF Compatibility
    • Compliant with ITU G.652.D and IEC 60793-2-50 B-652.D low water peak SMF specifications.
    • Compatible with equipment designed for G.652 fibers; fully transparent from a transmission perspective.
    • Full 1260-1625 nm low water peak compliance.

 

Applicable Standards

  • Fully compliant to both ITU G.657.A2 BIF and G.652.D SMF industry standards.
  • Fully compliant to both IEC 60793-2-50 B-657.A2 andB-652.D SMF fiber standards.
  • Fully compliant with Telcordia GR20 & GR409.
  • Fully compliant with all ICEA fiber cable standards including ICEA 640, 696, & 596.
  • Compliant with RUS 7 CFR 1755.900 fiber requirements.
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