During the recent Fiber Connect conference and exhibition hosted by the Fiber Broadband Association, STL introduced a new 864-fiber micro cable and several fiber-connectivity products to the United States market.
The company said the new cable “can pack 864 fibers in a cable diameter of 11.4 mm—1.5 times more fibers than a standard micro cable of the same diameter.” Employing bend-insensitive 200-micron fiber, the 864F cable can be blown up to 1500 meters in a 14-mm duct, uses 40% less plastic than standard micro cable, enables tighter cable coiling during installation, and provides easy access to fiber bundles, STL stated.
STL also introduced its Intelligently Bonded Ribbon (IBR) Armored cable at Fiber Connect. The cable’s “compact design ensures ease of installation, while precise ribbon geometries in IBR bundles deliver excellent mass fusion splicing outcomes,” the company emphasized. The UV-protected, lightweight, flexible cable suits diverse installation environments, it added.
“We believe in developing optical products relevant to the regional market context,” said Ankit Agarwal, STL’s managing director. “These high-density optical fiber cables provide unmatched scalability, speed and cost-efficiency for service providers deploying high-density networks. These products ensure the future-readiness of networks and reinforce our commitment to connecting America.”
Similarly, STL said its introduction of multiple optical-connectivity products “marks a pivotal step in delivering robust, integrated optical capabilities tailored to the U.S. customers for their FTTx needs” adding that it serves a customer base of approximately 50 in the U.S. region. It emphasizes networking needs, ease of installation, and future-readiness as hallmarks of its portfolio.
Among the connectivity products recently introduced are OptoBlaze Connectorized Block Terminal (pictured) and OptoBolt preconnectorized drop cables. U.S. service providers including Lumos Networks and Archtop Fiber already deploy these cables, STL noted, adding they “enhance network modularity, reduce installation time, and lower connection costs.”
OptoBlaze is delivered prestubbed and is available in 4-, 8-, and 12-port configurations. It is available with or without preloaded splitters. It is suitable for point-to-point networks and also can be used as a GPON distributor with preassembled PLC splitters. Its IP-68 rating makes it suitable for handhole, pedestal, utlity-pole, and overhead placement.
Also introduced at Fiber Connect were OptoPull, a pullable field-installed preconnectorized drop cable; OptoPod, a flexible multiport service terminal that is preconnectorized and tailored for fast and easy network connections in space-constrained environments; and OptoPed, a performance-enhancing distribution system with optical pedestals designed and tested to withstand harsh environmental conditions.
Agarwal added, “STL’s optical connectivity products deliver unparalleled value to our customers by leverating its integrated capabilities across the optical value chain. Meticulously crafted around customers’ needs, this optical connectivity portfolio will enable our customers to unlock ease of installation, future readiness and superlative network performance. The introduction of this portfolio is another step forward in our effort to connect America.”
