Drop Fiber Optic Cable

Drop cable is the final cable to the customer premises, and may be installed aerially, underground (in conduit) or direct-buried through the customer's yard.

Aerial cable may be self-supporting or lashed to a messenger/other cable (CATV coaxial cable or telephone) that comes into the house. The cable must be properly supported and anchored at the house to withstand wind, rain, ice and snow.

Manufacturers

• OFS
• Corning
• Superior Essex

Drop Fiber Optic Cable

• Compact, easy-to-access design allows for streamlined installation and handling
• Suitable for self-supporting aerial, direct buried, and duct FTTX drop installations
• Compatible with industry-standard wedge clamps and closure strain reliefs
• Excellent tensile strength and crush-resistance
• Generally contains fiber counts of 1, 2, 4, 6, and 12 for minimizing deployment costs
• May be either dielectric (eliminating the need for bonding or grounding) or produced with a toner wire for locating
• 300-pound Maximum Rated Cable Load (MRCL)