FTTx—Designing for Field Flexibility

The last decision to make on your FTTx networkis how your customers will be connected to thenetwork. A flat-drop cable (two strengthmembers running parallel to the fiber buffertube) is the standard cable construction for yourassembly. How you choose to connectorize orsplice it at the access and premise points, isdependent upon the unique requirements of theindividual site.

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• Optimal performance & staility
• Custom lengths
• Rapid delivery

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Hardened: Providing the most environmentallyrobust solution, is the hardenedconnector. When used at both ends of the assembly, it dramaticallyreduces splicing labor requirements. It can also be used at a single end toreduce field splicing requirements inhalf without requiring the exactmeasurements that are necessary in a dual-ended HFOC assembly design.APACN offers a Corning/Corningsolution using Corning’s OptiTapconnector on Corning fiber, as well asalternative solutions based upon thecustomer’s needs and requirements.

Ruggedized Flat-Drop: To minimize splicing, APACN isamong the industry’s only suppliersto offer a terminated flat-dropassembly. Providing all of theadvantages of APACN’s GR-326process, this product can be usedas an alternative to a HardenedFiber Optic Connector at the ONT. (Patch cord versions also available.Industry standard connectorsavailable, including SC, ST, LC and FC

Ruggedized Pigtail: Providing more flexibility and highercrush-resistance than standard fiber,APACN’s ruggedized pigtail combatsthe harsh environmental conditionsinherent in many FTTX deployments.The ruggedized OSP cable assemblyprovides unsurpassed performanceand reliability by combining theunique termination expertise ofAPACN with fiber optic cable fromOptical Cable Corporation and is ratedfor use from-55°C to +85°. (Patch cord versions also available.Industry standard connectorsavailable, including SC, ST, LC and FC) Deployment

Methodology:Usuallyspliced onto the ruggedized flat-dropcable at the ONT/customer premise.

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