10/100BASE-T SFPLC to LC Duplex FTTA Outdoor Patch Cable, OS2, 7.0mm LSZH
New Zealand engineering teams can use the documented values below to compare the product with the intended channel and as-built requirements. This duplex FTTA patch cable connects the baseband unit at the foot of the tower to the remote radio unit at the top, carrying two OS2 9/125µm single-mode fibers inside a 7.0mm LSZH outdoor jacket. The two connection points terminate in LC UPC duplex connectors that plug directly into the SFP and SFP+ ports of common LTE, 4G and 5G radio systems. The relevant cable core is Corning G.657.A1 bend-insensitive glass, and each individual branch is protected by a helical steel armored branch tube; therefore, this manufactured assembly survives pulling, bird damage and rodents across years of outdoor exposure.
Product Highlights
- 7.0mm LSZH outer jacket, UV stabilized and flame retardant
- Helical steel armored branch, anti-rodent and bird-proof
- Tensile strength 200/400N, crush resistance 1100/2200N
- Stock lengths 1m to 50m; project lengths on request
- LC UPC to LC UPC duplex, OS2 9/125µm single mode
- Corning G.657.A1 bend-insensitive fiber, 20/10D bend radius
Specifications
| Connector Type | LC to LC |
|---|---|
| Polish Type | UPC to UPC |
| Fiber Mode | OS2 9/125µm |
| Wavelength | 1310/1550nm |
| Fiber Count | Duplex / 2 Fibers |
| Fiber Grade | Corning G.657.A1 |
| Min. Bend Radius (Fiber Cable) | 20/10D (Dynamic/Static) |
| Attenuation at 1310nm | ≤0.36dB/km |
| Attenuation at 1550nm | ≤0.22dB/km |
| Cable Jacket | Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) |
| Cable Diameter (Outer/Inner) | 7.0/2.0mm |
| Armored Breakout Length (End A/B) | 0.03/0.34m (0.2m optional) |
| Tensile Strength | 200/400N (Long/Short Term) |
| Crush Resistance | 1100/2200N (Long/Short Term) |
| Insertion Loss | ≤0.3dB |
| Return Loss | ≥50dB |
| Operating Temperature | -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 80°C (-40 to 176°F) |
Built for the BBU to RRU link
Modern base station architecture separates the baseband unit (BBU) in the shelter or cabinet from the remote radio unit (RRU) mounted beside the antenna. The optical path between them carries CPRI or eCPRI traffic over duplex single-mode fiber, and it is the most from a mechanical standpoint stressed jumper in the network: it hangs vertically on the tower, flexes in the wind, and is exposed to ultraviolet radiation, rain and temperature cycling each day of its service life. The relevant cable is engineered for exactly that run, with a jacket and strength configuration rated for outdoor deployment rather than adapted from an indoor patch cord.
Why the armored branch matters on a tower
The last meters of an FTTA run are the most vulnerable. Where the relevant trunk breaks out into legs at the RRU end, standard 2.0mm tails can be crushed by clamps, chewed by rodents or pecked open by birds. Each individual branch of the supplied assembly is sleeved in a helical stainless steel tube that keeps the branch flexible while adding real crush and bite resistance. Because the breakout point is potted and strain-relieved, tower vibration and handling loads never reach the ferrule end-faces.
G.657.A1 glass in tight tower routing
Cable routing on a monopole or lattice tower rarely enables generous sweep bends. G.657.A1 bend-insensitive fiber tolerates a 10D static and 20D dynamic bend radius; therefore, the relevant cable can be dressed through cable glands, tight tray entries and the crowded junction box at the tower base without adding macrobend loss. The glass remains fully compatible with legacy G.652.D single-mode plant, which keeps the optical path loss calculation unchanged when the relevant jumper connects into older feeder fiber.
LSZH jacket for mixed indoor-outdoor routes
Several FTTA runs start inside a hardware shelter, pass through a wall gland and continue outdoors up the tower. A single cable that is legal for the two zones simplifies the bill of materials: the low smoke zero halogen jacket meets indoor fire expectations while its UV-stabilized, chemically resistant compound handles years of outdoor exposure. There is no transition point, no extra enclosure, and one less splice in the loss-budget calculation.
Length range and customization
Regular length versions are stocked for fast delivery: 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft), 5m (16ft), 10m (33ft), 20m (66ft), 30m (98ft) and 50m (164ft), covering the common shelter-to-tower and frame-to-radio runs this cord is built for. Project-built lengths beyond this range are manufactured to order. For tower runs, measure the channel from the BBU patching field to the RRU port with the relevant cable tray optical route included, then add working slack at the two connection points; an accurately ordered length avoids a service loop hanging on the structure. Specifying the particular channel length avoids the two the slack storage problem of an overlong cord and the strain risk of one that is too short.
Optical testing and quality checks
Each optical assembly is terminated with precision zirconia ferrule connectors and optically tested before packing: insertion loss is verified against the 0.3dB ceiling and return loss against the 50dB minimum on each individual branch, not on a sample basis. End-face geometry is inspected for consistent physical contact, and the relevant cable is proof-checked so that the delivered jumper can be plugged in and put into service without on-site rework.
How to Specify and Order
Refer to the LC-LC duplex FTTA product line when requisitioning a quotation and state the channel length and the breakout style intended at the RRU end. For connector mixes other than LC to LC, or for non-standard breakout lengths, the made-to-order FTTA program covers the matching cable platform; send the requirement with the enquiry and the factory will cross-check the manufacturable specification before production is released. New Zealand project orders can include documentation and labeling requirements alongside the technical configuration.
