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ART004_SM MM Indoor Duplex Optical Cable Tight Buffer

SM MM Indoor Duplex Optical Cable Tight Buffer refers to a specific type of indoor fiber optic cable construction. Here is a breakdown of what that string of terms means:

Decoding the Terminology


SM / MM: Stands for Single-Mode and Multi-Mode. This indicates the cable is available with either type of optical fiber. Single-mode is typically used for long-distance transmission (like campus backbones), while multi-mode is used for shorter distances within data centers or local area networks.


Indoor: These cables are designed specifically for use inside buildings. They are not suitable for outdoor environments. A key feature of indoor cables is that they must have a flame-retardant jacket to meet fire safety codes.


Duplex: This means the cable contains two independent optical fibers. They are usually arranged side-by-side in a "zipcord" or "figure-8" design, which allows them to be easily separated for individual connector termination. This configuration is standard for enabling simultaneous transmit and receive (bi-directional) data transmission.


Tight Buffer: This describes the protective layer applied directly to the optical fiber. A tight buffer is a layer of material (often PVC, LSZH, or Nylon) extruded directly onto the fiber, typically bringing it to an outer diameter of 900 μm. This is different from a loose-tube design. A tight buffer provides mechanical protection and makes the fiber easy to handle and terminate directly with connectors, which is why it is the standard construction for patch cords and pigtails.

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Cable Structure

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Parameter

Keyed Characteristic:

1.Low transmission attenuation and dispersion;
2.High Bandwidth with multimode fiber OM1/OM2/OM3/OM4;
3.Aramid yarn armouring ensures the tensile performance and good flexibility of the optical cable;
4.Lighter weight , compact structure and Small Diameter 2.0/3.0;
5.Flane retartant LSZH out jacket for indoor using.

Application:

As pigtails and patch cords;
As interconnect lines of equipments;
As optical connections in optical communication rooms and optical distribution frames;
In indoor cabling,especially used as distribution cable.

Products Overview

These cables from ARTICFIBER are typically constructed with the two tight-buffered fibers, surrounded by Aramid Yarn (Kevlar) for tensile strength, and encased in a flame-retardant outer jacket (often LSZH for Low Smoke Zero Halogen).

Because of this design, they are primarily used as:

Patch Cords and Pigtails: The most common application, connecting equipment to patch panels.
Equipment Interconnects: Direct links between switches, servers, and other active hardware.
Indoor Distribution: Short-distance cabling within a building's communication room or data center.

In short, when you see this full product description, it is referring to a 900 μm tight-buffered, two-fiber indoor cable available in either single-mode or multi-mode, designed for easy field termination and protected by a flame-retardant jacket.