■ What Exactly Is an Air-Blown Micro Optic Fiber Cable?

Transceivers using air-blown fiber, or the non-intrusive variant of fiber jetter, are the latest and fast-paced devices for high bandwidth optical networks that are easily adjustable. Unlike common approaches where you go through the area without minding, high-pressure air jets the small micro cables into the pre-installed micro ducts, which allows for easier and faster installation even in the most populated or hard-to-reach areas.

■ Advantages of Using Air-Blown Fiber

• Low upfront cost: Ducting first, then decide to add fibers at any time.

• Expandable for the next stage: Fiber expansion or link additions do not need any digging.

• Less tension, better quality: Fiber less stressed = signal delivered better.

• Accelerated deployment: Deadlines quickly caught up with taking the new method.

• Lower splicing: Less joints - lower loss and cheap maintenance. 

• Indefinite line maintenance: Reroute, replace, or upgrade fibers with no problem at all.

■ Air-Blown Fiber Cable Categories

ZION offer customizable micro-tubing, made for specific FTTx applications as well as FTTH-based access networks. Fiber cables differ in terms of structure, composition, and use.

Enhanced Performance Fiber Units (Tube-less)

Product: EPFU

Structure: Carbon-fiber core with hoop-woven plastic sheath, avoiding tube in its design.

Design: Hands-free units with ultralight weights as well as special advantage on friction.

Applications:

• Embedded FTTH in or close to building path.

• Microduct building links.

• Fiber cables on building to room routing.

Uni-Tube Air-Blown Micro Cables

Product: GCYFXTY

Structure: A tube of single layer, with re-enforcement of aramid group fiber.

Design: A compact, hardy one which has a poly-coat (with PIN grooves) that is suitable for exterior and stormy circumstances.

Applications:

• FTTx.

• Power locations/substations.

• Voltage effects.

Stranded Loose-Tube Air-Blown Micro Cables

Products: GCYFY, GCYFY-Small

Structure: Corrugated loose tube, CSM in the middle layer, as even construction of a thermoplastic protective stress layer.

Design: Fiber rhinoceros, the one with unique pressure-blowing method.

Variants:

• GCYFY: A run-of-the-mill kind for urban and backbone lines (up to 576 cores).

• GCYFY-Small: A mini version with 200μm fibers - great for FTTH compact installations. 

Applications:

• Such as NANs in metropolitan cities.

• The feature of usable large volumes and easy access facilities.

• Networks operated at high level of capacity.

Micro Air-Blown Fiber Units (Simplified Structure)

Product: MABFU

Structure: Higher ductile, no cavity in the center.

Design: A coaxial microduct ideal for micro-branches and small convergent paths.

Applications:

• FTTx in branch distribution.

• A type of network, smaller and more easily transported.

• Last mile access connections.

■ Structural Comparison & Deployment Insights

Tube-less Models (EPFU, MABFU): These compact models with lightweight design and indoor/micro duct compatibility aim at ease of use and high performance. 

Uni-Tube (GCYFXTY): An environmental friendly model - medium size for outdoor use - rugged environment. 

Stranded Loose-Tube (GCYFY/GCYFY-Small): Substitutionary/flexible for urban backbone lines and access networks are the stand and small versions respectively.

Deployment Scenarios

• EPFU & MABFU: The flat and short boat, perfect for the vessels with volumetric efficiency and in the indoor routing and outgoing last mile connection.

• GCYFXTY: A friend of a variable weather owing to an industrial area.

• GCYFY Series: Cities that intensely density and ones which need more performance and versatility are the ideal habitats for them.

Air-Blown Cables: Choose the Right One

Either one is a monolithic covered area network or an upgraded FTTH connection, ZION’s air-blown fiber cables are the fastest, flexible and most cost-effective solution.

Our desire is to have you get in contact with us for intensive discussion, product customization, or ordering in large quantities.

James is a technical manager and associate at Zion Communication. 

Specializes in Optical Fiber communications,  FTTH Solutions, 

Fiber optic cables,  ADSS cable, and ODN networks.

james@zion-communication.com

+86 13777460328