Optical Cable

Your Professional Optical Cable Supplier

Ningbo Qimante Communication Technology Co., Ltd. is a Chinese fiber optic communication equipment manufacturer with 5 years of experience. Since its establishment in 2019, the company has produced 20 injection molding machines, complete supporting equipment in the sheet metal workshop, 4 laser cutting machines, a separate electrostatic spraying workshop, 4 fiber tail production lines, 25 PLC alignment machines, 4 production assembly lines, and 200 technical innovation personnel and assembly employees to meet customer needs.

Why Choose Us

Production Equipment

The company currently has production equipment such as injection molding machines, automatic nut planting machines, sheet metal laser cutting machines, bending machines, automatic welding machines, PLC alignment machines, fiber optic testers, fiber optic grinders, etc.

Production Market

The company's products are mainly exported to Southeast Asia, Europe, America, South America, the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa and other countries worldwide.

Our Service

From product sales to customer use, the company will always provide good service, allowing customers to use and construct with peace of mind.

Main Products

Currently, the company mainly produces products such as fiber optic distribution boxes, fiber optic distribution boxes, fiber optic junction boxes, fiber optic splice boxes, ODF fiber optic terminal boxes, ODF fiber optic distribution frames, fiber optic cable fixing equipment, etc.

Specifications

Dimensional Specifications
Core-Clad Concentricity	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.8	0.5	0.5
Cladding Diameter	125±0.7	125±0.7	125±0.7	125±0.7	125±0.7	125±0.7	125±0.7
Cladding Non-Circularity	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7
Coating Diameter	242±5	200±5	242±5	242±5	242±5	242±5	242±5
Transmission Specifications
Wavelength, nm	1310 – 1625	1310 – 1625	1310 – 1625	1550	1550 – 1625	1310 – 1625	1310 – 1625
Maximum Attenuation (dB/km)
1310 nm wavelength	0.32	0.32	0.31	–	–	0.35	0.35
1383 nm wavelength	0.32	0.32	—	0.40	—	0.35	0.35
1490 nm wavelength	0.21	0.21	—	—	—	0.24	0.24
1550 nm wavelength	0.18	0.18	0.17	0.19	0.17	0.20	0.20
1625 nm wavelength	0.20	0.20	0.20	0.21	0.19	0.23	0.23
*Dispersion ps/(nmkm)**
1550 nm wavelength	18	18	18	4	23	18	18
1625 nm wavelength	22	22	22	10	29	23	23
Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD), ps/√km	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2
Zero Dispersion	0.092	0.092	0.07	0.092	0.092	—
Zero Dispersion Wavelength, nm	1304…1324	1304…1324	1300…1324	—	1304…1324	1304…1324	—
Cable Cutoff Wavelength, nm	1260	1260	1260	1360	1520	1260	1260
Mode-Field Diameter, (μm)
1310 nm wavelength	9.2±0.4	9.2±0.4	9.2±0.5	—	—	8.6±0.4	8.6±0.4
1550 nm wavelength	10.4±0.5	10.4±0.5	10.5±0.5	9.6±0.4	12.4±0.5	9.6±0.5	9.65±0.5
Macrobend Loss, dB, λ=1550 nm/1625 nm
(1 turn х R16.0 mm), dB	—	—	0.1/—	0.5/0.5	—	—	—
(1 turn х R10.0 mm), dB	0.5/1.5	0.5/1.5	—	—	—	—	—
(1 turn х R7.5mm), dB	—	—	—	—	—	0.4/0.8	—
(1 turn х R5.0 mm), dB	—	—	—	—	—	—	0.1/0.3
(100 turns х R30 mm), dB	—	—	—/0.05	0.05/0.05	0.1/0.1	—	—

Advantages of Optical Cable

High speed transmission
Fibre optic cables use optical fibres as the medium and can transmit extremely high bandwidths, much faster than traditional copper cables. The transmission rate of fibre optic cable is typically tens of megabits per second or even several gigabits per second, which can transfer a large amount of data in a short period of time, making the network faster.
Second, low loss
Fibre optic cables have a longer transmission distance than copper cables and transmit signals with less loss. As a result, fibre can transmit signals over longer distances while maintaining high signal quality. This makes fibre very useful in networks that cover large areas.
Third, strong anti-interference
Compared to copper cables, signals from fibre optic cables are not subject to electromagnetic interference and can therefore be used in noisy environments. This anti-interference makes fibre more reliable in some complex environments.
Fourth, high security
Fibre optic signals are transmitted through optical fibres, which, unlike copper cables, do not leak information through electromagnetic signals. Therefore, the use of fibre optic cables can better protect the security of data.
Fifth, easy to maintain
As the physical structure of optical fibre cable is stable, it can withstand harsh natural environments, so its maintenance cost is relatively low. Compared with copper cables, fibre optic cables also have a lower disconnection rate and require less maintenance during use.

Application of Optical Cable

Telecommunications
In telecommunications, optic cable is the main transmission channel for Internet and TV signals. Its high bandwidth and fast transmission speed make it a key infrastructure for large-scale data transmission and high-speed Internet services.

Data centre area
In data centres, optic cables are used to connect servers and storage devices to transfer large amounts of data. Its high-speed and high-bandwidth characteristics enable data centres to achieve efficient data processing and storage, and support the development of technologies such as cloud computing, big data and artificial intelligence.

Radio and television
As the main medium for transmitting high-definition video and audio signals, optical fibre cable is widely used in cable TV, satellite TV and broadcast networks. Its high-quality transmission capability can ensure noise-free and interference-free signal transmission, providing a better viewing experience.

Traffic control and security
Optical cables can be used to transmit video surveillance signals and other security monitoring data. Compared with traditional copper cables, Optic cable have higher bandwidths and longer transmission distances, which can meet the data transmission requirements of large-scale surveillance systems.

Medical industry sector
Optic cable play a key role in medical diagnosis and surgery. Fibre optic sensor technology can achieve high precision measurement and imaging in medical equipment such as fibre optic endoscopes, oximeters and so on.

Scientific research field
Optical fibre is widely used in astronomy, physics and biology. In astronomy, optical fibres are used to transmit images and data collected by telescopes.

The role of Optical Cable

● Improving the speed and quality of communications: Optic cables can carry high-speed, high-capacity data transmission, improving the speed and quality of communications.
● Improve the transmission quality of broadcast and TV signals: Optical fibre can transmit high-definition video and audio signals, making the transmission of broadcast and TV signals more stable and clear.
● Improve the transmission speed and quality of the Internet: Optical fibre is an important part of the Internet backbone network, capable of high capacity and high speed data transmission, to ensure the efficient and stable operation of the Internet.
● Improve the surveillance effect of the surveillance system: Optical fibre cable can transmit high-definition video signals, is widely used in the field of surveillance, can achieve high-definition, long-distance video surveillance.

Types of Optical Cable

According to the transmission performance, distance and use of points

* City cable: Suitable for telephone communication within the city.
* Long-distance fibre-optic cable: Suitable for long-distance communication, such as cross-city or cross-country communication lines.
* Submarine cable: Specially used for fibre optic communication across the ocean.
* Subscriber cable: Optical fibre cable directly connected to the subscriber end.

According to the type of optical fibre

* Single-mode cable: Single-mode optical fibre, suitable for long-distance transmission, such as long-distance communication, backbone network.
* Multimode fiber optic cable: Using multi-mode optical fiber, suitable for short distance, high bandwidth requirements, such as local area networks, campus networks.

According to the laying method

* Pipeline cable: Laid in the underground pipe cable.
* Directly buried cable: Directly buried in the ground cable.
* Aerial cable: Suspended in the air cable, commonly used across rivers, valleys and other terrain.
* Underwater cable: Laid in the underwater cable, such as rivers, lakes or the bottom of the ocean.

According to the structure of the way points

* Stranded structure cable: Multiple optical fibres are arranged in a spiral around the central reinforcement.
* Skeleton structure cable: Fibre embedded in the skeleton groove, high strength.
* Central bundle tube type cable: Optical fibers are placed in the central bundle tube, good protection.
* Ribbon optic cables: Multiple fibres are arranged in a ribbon form, high density.

Sales Market

The company's products are mainly exported to Southeast Asia, Europe, America, South America, the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa and other countries worldwide. Our products have received unanimous praise from countries around the world, and foreign friends and customers visit the factory for inspection and visits up to 20 times a year.

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FAQ

Q: What are the limitations of optical cable?

A: There are two basic limitations that an optical fiber has. The first is actual loss of light as it travels through the fiber and the other is a maximum limitation of the bandwidth of the signals that can be carried.

Q: How long do optical cables last?

A: Typically, fiber optic cables have an average lifespan of 20 to 25 years, but some cables can last much longer. However, it is important to note that the lifespan of a fiber optic cable is not only determined by the cable itself, but also by the components connected to the cable, such as transmitters and receivers.

Q: What to look for when buying an optical cable?

A: What to look for: A well-engineered optical cable can reduce "jitter" — subtle changes in the timing of digital signals that can harm sound quality. Higher-quality cables also usually feature sturdy connectors for added durability.

Q: How fast does optical cable work?

A: The maximum speed of fiber optic cable can be dialed up to 100Gbps (gigabits per second). This compares to the maximum speed of copper cables, which reaches as high as 300Mbps (megabits per second) and, therefore, slower than fiber-optic technology.

Q: Does the length of an optical cable affect quality?

A: Due to the additional signal losses longer runs impose, the better the cable is at “protecting” the signal, the better will be the sound. If you are forced with longer cable runs, try to push the cable budget a bit to minimize the negative impact of signal loss.

Q: Are thicker optical cables better?

A: There are a number of important things to bear in mind when selecting speaker cable such as ensure you choose Pure OFC Cable, Look at the overall wire gauge of the cable the thicker the Speaker cable the lower the resistance, to much resistance will cause poor performance, The wire gauge of a cable can sometimes cause.

Q: Are there different grades of optical cable?

A: Fiber optic cables are available in various types, including single-mode and multimode fiber, and they can be used in various types of network configurations, including point-to-point, ring, and star.

Q: What is the best length for optical cable?

A: Low-quality and older cables may only support optical signals up to 5 or 10 meters. Modern Toslink typically runs 15 meters, although some brand-new electronics (mainly computers and satellite receivers) can use up to 30 meters.

Q: Do optical cables degrade over time?

A: Pristine silica glass that is free of defects is immensely resistant to degradation. However, all commercially produced optical fibers have surface flaws (small micro-cracks) that reduce the material's longevity under certain conditions.

Q: How much can you bend an optical cable?

A: If no recommendations are available from the cable manufacturer, the cable should not be pulled into a bend radius smaller than 20 times the cable diameter. For example, a cable with an outer diameter of 5mm, should not be bent smaller than 100mm radius during installation.

Q: What is the fastest optical cable?

A: Japanese Institute breaks optical fiber speed record with 22.9 petabits per second — 1,000 times faster than existing cables.

Q: Does fiber optic cable have to be in conduit?

A: Underground installations typically demand conduit to protect the fiber optic cables from soil moisture, mechanical damage, and environmental changes. For example, and indoor/outdoor jacket that needs to be buried underground must be in a conduit.

Q: Can optical cable be spliced?

A: Like any task, splicing fiber optic cables has various methods. Fusion splicing and mechanical splicing are the two most common ways optical fibers are joined together permanently. Fusion splicing offers a unique solution to conjoin the optic materials through the use of a fusion splicer.

Q: How deep should you bury fiber optic cable?

A: How deep will you have to dig to bury the fiber line? Answer from Allo: The main line in the easements and right of ways are buried between two and four feet deep and the fiber drop to the house or to the pedestal may vary between 12 to 18 inches in depth.

Q: What kind of conduit for fiber optic cable?

A: SPR-AS and SPR-VA conduits are specialty stainless-steel and galvanized steel models designed for opto-electronic systems. These conduits are primarily utilized for their ability to house fiber optic cables and wires safely.

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