Overview
The ADSS Fiber Optic Cable (Span 100 Meter) is an all-dielectric, self-supporting aerial fiber cable designed for installation near power lines without requiring power shutdown. Its lightweight construction, strong tensile performance, and advanced water-blocking system make it ideal for long-term outdoor deployments on poles, towers, and backdrops.
This cable meets STEL K-044-2023 standards, ensuring reliability, safety, and consistent optical performance.
Key Advantages
- Power-Line Safe Installation
Can be installed without shutting off electrical power. - Lightweight & Small Diameter
Reduces mechanical load caused by wind and ice, minimizing stress on towers and poles. - Layered Water Blocking System
Uses tape, gel, and swellable yarn to prevent water ingress. - High Mechanical & Thermal Performance
Designed for strong tensile strength and stable operation across temperature variations. - Long Service Life
Engineered for a design lifespan of up to 30 years.
Cable Structure
- Optical Fiber
- Gel-Filled Loose Tube
- Central Strength Member (GRP)
- Water Blocking Swellable Yarn
- Plastic Filler
- Ripcord
- Swellable Tape
- HDPE Outer Sheath
Available Core Variants
- 12 Core
- 24 Core
- 48 Core
Fiber Types
- G.652.D
- G.655.C
- G.655.D
General Optical Attributes
Mode Field Diameter
- G.652.D @ 1310 nm: 8.6 – 9.2 µm (±0.4 µm)
- G.655.C @ 1550 nm: 8 – 11 µm (±0.7 µm)
- G.655.D @ 1550 nm: 8 – 11 µm (±0.6 µm)
Cladding Diameter
- Nominal: 125 µm
- Tolerance: ±0.7 µm (G.652.D), ±1 µm (G.655.C/D)
Core Concentricity Error (Max)
- G.652.D: 0.6 µm
- G.655.C: 0.8 µm
- G.655.D: 0.6 µm
Cladding Non-Circularity (Max)
- G.652.D: 1%
- G.655.C: 2%
- G.655.D: 1%
Cable Cut-Off Wavelength (Max)
- G.652.D: 1260 nm
- G.655.C / G.655.D: 1450 nm
Macro Bending Loss
- Radius: 30 mm
- Turns: 100
- Maximum @ 1625 nm:
- G.652.D: 0.1 dB
- G.655.C: 0.50 dB
- G.655.D: 0.1 dB
Applications
- Aerial fiber installations
- Power line corridors
- Long-span outdoor networks
- Telecommunications backbone and access networks
