- Connector Types: OptiTap®, SC, LC (UPC/APC polish), and Pushlok®
- Jacket Size: 900 µm, 2 mm, 3 mm in various lengths
- Cable Dimensions:
- Toneable Cable OD: 9.0 mm x 5.0 mm (0.35 in x 0.20 in)
- Dielectric Cable OD: 8.1 mm x 4.5 mm (0.32 in x 0.18 in)
Flat Drop Cable
Product Overview
Self-Supporting Flat Drop Cable Assemblies are used in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks to connect distribution terminals to subscriber locations. These assemblies support aerial, buried, and conduit installations and are available in toneable and dielectric versions. Flat drop is typically chosen when long aerial spans require a messenger or when lower material cost is a priority. Its wider, heavier profile provides added stability in certain outside plant placements and remains familiar to many field crews with established installation practices. Assemblies are available with OptiTap®, SC, LC (UPC/APC), or Pushlok® connectors and may be supplied stubbed for splicing or pre-terminated on one or both ends for direct connection.
- Product Specifications
- Environmental and Mechanical Properties
- Features and Benefits
- Conformance Standards
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- Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to 75°C (-40°F to 167°F)
- Installation Temperature: -30°C to 70°C (-22°F to 158°F)
- Polyethylene (PE), UV-resistant for outdoor applications
- OptiTap® Connector Pull Rating: 100 lbs
- Custom cable assemblies engineered for your specific application
- Dielectric design eliminates bonding and grounding requirements
- Toneable version includes a conductor for buried cable detection
- Engineered for durability in harsh environments
- Factory-terminated connectors for secure, dependable links
- Optical Performance:
- FOTP-171 (TIA/EIA-455-171) – Insertion Loss
- FOTP-107 (TIA/EIA-455-107) – Return Loss
- Endface Geometry & Inspection:
- IEC 61300-3-35 – Visual Inspection
- IEC 61755-3-1 – Endface Geometry — Single-Fiber
- IEC 61755-3-32 – Endface Geometry — MT Ferrules (Multifiber)
- Environmental/Mechanical (Connectors & Assemblies):
- GR-3120 – Environmental, Mechanical & Performance Requirements
- IP68 – Ingress Protection — OptiTip® / OptiTap® Interfaces
- Outdoor Cable Requirements:
- GR-20 – Outside Plant Cable Environmental & Mechanical Requirements
- Environmental Compliance:
- RoHS/REACH – Environmental Compliance
Part Number Chart
| HE | # of Fibers | Cable Type | Cable Construction | Connectors | Connectors | Breakout Length | Breakout Jacket | Length |
| 01 | SM: Singlemode OS2 | D1: Dielectric | 53: Inline | 53: Inline | S: 6” | 2: 2mm | XXXFT | |
| 02 | D3: Toneable | 57: OptiTap® | 57: OptiTap® | T: 12” | 3: 3mm | XXXM | ||
| LC: LC/UPC | LC: LC/UPC | U: 18” | 32: 3mm | |||||
| LA: LC/APC | LA: LC/APC | V: 24” | ||||||
| SC: SC/UPC | SC: SC/UPC | W: 36” | ||||||
| SA: SC/APC | SA: SC/APC |
Notes : add R for reverse Pull (Pull from the Terminal end) Lengths over 950ft on a reel
Insertion Loss
| Characteristics | Standard | Multimode | Singlemode | |||
| MTP®/MPO | LC,SC,ST,FC | MTP®/MPO/ OptiTip® MT | LC,SC,ST, FC *(-APC & OptiTap®) | |||
| Insertion Loss Maximum Typical | TIA 568-C.3 | .75 dB | .75 dB | .75 dB | .75 dB | |
| NetSource, Inc (STD Loss) | ≤0.30 dB | ≤0.25 dB | ≤0.35 dB | ≤0.20 dB | ||
| NetSource, Inc (Low Loss) | ≤0.20 dB | ≤0.15 dB | ≤0.25 dB | ≤0.15 dB | ||
| Return Loss Minimum | TIA 568-C.3 | -20 dB | -20 dB | -26 dB | -26 dB | |
| NetSource, Inc | ≤-25 dB | ≤-25 dB | ≤-65 dB | ≤-58 dB *(≤-65 dB) | ||
