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July 19, 2005 Claremont, North Carolina -- Draka Comteq has introduced its BendBright singlemode optical fiber, which the company says combines low bend sensitivity with full spectrum performance. According to the company, the fiber provides enhanced bend performance across the entire 1310 - 1625-nm spectrum, for reduced operational costs and more craft-friendly cabling and hardware.
The company says its BendBright fiber is ITU-T G.652.D-compliant and fully compatible with other conventional singlemode and full spectrum fibers, including the company's ESMF Enhanced Singlemode Fiber.
According to the company, fiber networks upgraded to support L-band wavelengths up to 1625 nm frequently experience unacceptably higher attenuation due to bend-induced losses. The company says its BendBright fiber supports bends and loops half the diameter required by conventional fibers at traditional wavelengths, including the 1310, 1490, and 1550-nm wavelengths standardized for use in many FTTH passive optical network (PON) systems.
Also, according to the company, typical bend radii in common splice hardware can range from 25 - 30-mm or more. The company says its BendBright fiber supports bend diameters down to 15-mm with the same fiber performance, allowing the use of more compact splice trays, pedestals, and access terminals.
"The added robustness of BendBright fiber saves network operators time and money both now and in the future, by avoiding rework, reducing craft sensitivity, and opening the opportunity to use more compact splice and access hardware," contends Ryan Chappell, business manager for Draka Comteq's North American optical fiber division.
Earlier this year, the company announced plans to restart operations at its North American optical fiber manufacturing facility.
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