FTTX Drop Cables | Bow-Type, Armored, Aerial & RRU Options

■ Introduction: Why FTTX Drop Cable is Important for Deployment 

FTTX, or "Fiber To The X," has become widely accepted as the mainstay technology for local connectivity in high-speed broadband networks, extending directly to homes, shops, and remote locations. The FTTX drop cables serve as the final section in these networks, linking the distribution point to the end-user premises.

 

Zion Communication offers a comprehensive range of FTTX drop cables, suitable for overhead, duct, indoor, and outdoor applications. These cables are further engineered to provide resilience, low bending sensitivity, and ease of assembly and installation.  

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■ FTTX Drop Cable Technical Comparison Table

Product Type	Fiber Type	Strength Member	Armor Option	Jacket Type	Application Environment
Bow-type Drop Cable A/B	G.657.A2	2×FRP / Steel	No	LSZH	Indoor/outdoor, aerial, duct
Armored Bow-type Drop Cable	G.657.A2	FRP + Steel Armor	Corrugated Steel	LSZH	Rodent-proof, semi-exposed
Aerial/Duct Drop Cable	G.657.A1/A2	Steel/FRP + Messenger	Optional Steel	LSZH	Long-span aerial or buried conduit
Wireless RRU Drop Cable A–G	G.657.A2	FRP / Steel	Some armored	LSZH	Base stations, rooftop, outdoor RRU

 

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■ FTTX Drop Cable Product Classification 

1️⃣ Bow-type Drop Cable for FTTX (types A and B) 

The indoor drop cables dominate among FTTH deployments. They have a "bow-type" design, a flat cable with which a simple stripper tool can work and easy termination leads. 

• Fiber Types: G.657.A2 / G.657.A1 

• Strength Members: 2x FRP or Steel 

• Messenger Wire: FRP or steel (optional) 

• Dimensions: 2.0 x 3.0 mm / 2.0 x 5.0 mm 

• Jacket Material: LSZH, black or white 

Application: 

• FTTH in indoor/outdoor applications 

• Wall mount, duct, or clamp mounting 

• Mechanical coiling and fusion splicing work well together.

 

2️⃣ Armored Bow-type Drop Cable 

This cable is designed for outdoor applications that require resistance to harsh environments, including stiffness, abrasion, and exposure. To enhance resistance to rodents and crush, it is equipped with steel wires or corrugated armor, either in the inner sheath or the outer layer.

• Structure: FRS + Steel with gap, or UF or Armor 

• Bend Radius: Bigger than 10 times of diameter 

• Outer Sheath: WUV resistant LSZH. 

Application: 

• Buildings with risk of being attacked by rodents. 

• Surface installations to which equipment mounting will exert mechanical stress. 

• Long-span and robust physical protection.

 

3️⃣ Fiber-Optic Aerial/Duct Drop Cable 

These cables are specifically designed for aerial suspension and duct pulling, featuring strong messenger wire and a UV-stable sheath. 

• Messenger Options: 1.2mm FRP or 1.0mm Steel. 

• Installation Method: Self-supporting, pole-mounted or ducted. 

• Fiber Count: From 1 to 4 cores. 

Application: 

• For long-span FTTH overhead cables. 

• Cabling for outside structures. 

• From pole to home.

 

4️⃣ Hybrid Splitter and Remote Radio Unit Optical Cables (A–G Arm Flow Rate) 

These cables are made of particular fibers, where a reviewer or employee, with a wink or a twinkle, will say, that optical light in the optical communication system should withstand both outdoor conditions and flexible routing. 

DESIGN VARIATIONS (A-G): 

• By some with armored protection, 

• Some of them have an FRP or LSZH coating. 

• Robust outdoor use with indoor interfacing. 

Common Features: 

• Low attenuation single-mode fibers; 

• High/medium flexibility with crush-resistance; 

• LSZH/UV-stable insulate material(s) for rooftop or tower install. 

Application: 

• 4G/5G base stations that are wire. 

• Interconnection between Remote PM (RRH) and Base Unit (BBU). 

• A Hybrid modular system based on fiber and power.

 

■ Customization & Support 

• Fiber Count: 1, 2, or 4 cores. 

• Fiber Options: G.657.A1, G.657.A2, G.652.D. 

• Jacket Color: Black, White, Orange (with color to order). 

• Messenger Type: FRP or Steel. 

• OEM Services: Branded, labelled, any other available. 

• Connectorization (optional): SC/APC, SC/UPC, LC, pre-terminated.

■ Looking for a Reliable Indoor Fiber Cable Supplier?

Zion Communication offers a comprehensive portfolio for indoor fiber optics with: 

• Custom fabrication of lengths & numbers of the cores. 

• OEM/ODM labeling and private packaging. 

• Through product description and confirmation of the products. 

• Quick access & including global shipping. 

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