12 x OM3 Plenum Ribbon Optical Cable

Construction

A ribbon is comprised of 12 optical fibers coated with a dual acrylate coating system.  The fibers are contained in a peelable UV curable matrix material, and the ribbon structure is designed to allow easy separation of the fibers from the matrix in preparation for splicing, or termination to a MTP connector.  Aramid strength members are applied between the ribbon and the extruded cable jacket to provide tensile strength to crush resistance.  The outer jacket material is plenum-grade thermoplastic.

Applications

Berk-Tek optical fiber ribbon cables are ideal for use in Data Centers and SAN applications where high density connectivity is required.

Berk-Tek optical fiber ribbon cables are intended for a wide variety of high speed data applications, including

• 10BASE-FL
• 100BASE-SX/100BASE-FX
• ATM 155/ATM 622
• 1000BASE-SX/1000BASE-LX
• Fibre Channel 1.062/2.125
• 10GBASE-SR/SW
• 10GBASE-LX4
• 40/100 GbE

Features

• Step-index, single-mode or graded index multimode optical fiber
• Protective UV cured acrylate coating
• Every fiber is subjected to a 0.7 Gpa (100 kpsi) minimum proof stress per EIA/TIA FOTP-31
• Peelable UV curable matrix material
• Aramid strength members
• Qualified to ICEA S-83-596 and Telcordia GR-409

Benefits

• Easily interfaced to MT and MTP based connectors, as well as today's newest ribbon connectors.
• Cable jacket designs promotes ease of entry for all terminations.
• Small size equals high density packaging in equipment racks and/or telecommunications closets.
• Plenum rating covers most all flame rating specifications.
• Cable design offers excellent mechanical performance with superior crush and flex ratings.
• Low friction, highly flexible jacket material facilitates easy routing in tight, high-density terminations.