Selecting the appropriate outdoor aerial fiber optic cable can be challenging, particularly when ensuring stable signal transmission across diverse environmental conditions. The GYXTW cable, specifically designed for overhead installations, offers a reliable solution for outdoor network deployments.
Key Advantages of GYXTW Cable
The GYXTW cable, classified as a central tube optical cable, distinguishes itself through several technical merits:
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Enhanced Protection:
Featuring a multi-layer structure including loose tubes, water-blocking gel, steel reinforcement, and polyethylene sheathing, it withstands moisture, extreme temperatures, and UV radiation.
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Mechanical Durability:
Parallel steel wire reinforcement provides tensile strength up to 1500N (short-term) and crush resistance of 3000N/100mm (short-term), suitable for aerial installation stresses.
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Temperature Resilience:
Operational range from -40°C to +70°C accommodates diverse climatic conditions.
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Installation Efficiency:
Compact design (typically 1-12 fibers) and lightweight construction reduce deployment complexity.
Structural Composition
The cable's architecture comprises seven critical components:
1. Optical Fiber
Utilizing ITU-T G.652.D single-mode fibers (250μm) with attenuation ≤0.35 dB/km at 1310nm, optimized for long-distance transmission.
2. Loose Tube
High-modulus plastic tubes house individual fibers, allowing movement to mitigate mechanical stress.
3. Water-Blocking Gel
Hydrophobic filler prevents longitudinal water penetration, maintaining ≤0.32 dB/km attenuation at 1383nm.
4. Steel Reinforcement
Dual parallel galvanized wires provide 800N long-term tensile strength with corrosion-resistant coating.
5. Polyethylene Sheath
Black UV-resistant HDPE outer jacket (typically 2.0mm thickness) protects against environmental degradation.
6. Steel-Polyethylene Bonded Layer
Integrated steel-polymer composite enhances mechanical and moisture barriers.
7. PSP Armoring
Polyethylene-coated steel tape (0.15mm thickness) provides additional crush resistance (1000N/100mm long-term).
Technical Specifications
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Bend Radius:
10× cable diameter (static), 20× (dynamic)
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Dispersion:
≤3.5 ps/(nm·km) at 1288-1339nm
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Fiber Count:
1-12 cores with standardized color coding (blue/orange/green/brown for cores 1-4)
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Transmission Performance:
≤0.21 dB/km at 1550nm, meeting ITU-T G.652.D standards
Deployment Applications
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Long-haul backbone networks (inter-city connectivity)
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Metropolitan area networks (urban distribution)
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FTTx access networks (last-mile solutions)
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Rural broadband expansion projects
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Surveillance system backbones (CCTV transmission)
Selection Considerations
When specifying GYXTW cables, evaluate:
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Future-proof fiber counts (recommended minimum 20% spare capacity)
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Environmental exposure (wind zones, ice loading regions)
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Compliance with local telecommunications standards
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Third-party certification (UL, IEC, or regional equivalents)
The GYXTW cable's combination of mechanical robustness, environmental resistance, and transmission efficiency makes it a preferred choice for aerial fiber optic installations across varied geographic and climatic conditions.