As next-generation frames and electronics systems become more complex and increase in density, there’s no need to reduce your cabling specifications. Instead, look to the Lightera MicroCord™ Breakout Cable.
Developed to help revolutionize high-density equipment applications, the MicroCord Cable design uses 1.2 mm cords to help double the cable packing density over cables featuring traditional 1.6 mm cords. This capability helps create better pathway usage on the equipment interface and helps to reduce total congestion in equipment bays.
World-class Lightera optical fiber lies at the heart of each MicroCord Breakout Cable. Aramid yarn is wrapped around the non-buffered, 250 micron (µm) optical fiber. This construction is then carefully encased in a durable, flame-resistant jacket to form a MicroCord. These MicroCords are then arranged around a dielectric central organizer. Finally, a ripcord and a PVC outer jacket are applied to complete the cable.
As next-generation frames and electronics systems become more complex and increase in density, there’s no need to reduce your cabling specifications. Instead, look to the Lightera MicroCord™ Breakout Cable.
Developed to help revolutionize high-density equipment applications, the MicroCord Cable design uses 1.2 mm cords to help double the cable packing density over cables featuring traditional 1.6 mm cords. This capability helps create better pathway usage on the equipment interface and helps to reduce total congestion in equipment bays.
World-class Lightera optical fiber lies at the heart of each MicroCord Breakout Cable. Aramid yarn is wrapped around the non-buffered, 250 micron (µm) optical fiber. This construction is then carefully encased in a durable, flame-resistant jacket to form a MicroCord. These MicroCords are then arranged around a dielectric central organizer. Finally, a ripcord and a PVC outer jacket are applied to complete the cable.
As next-generation frames and electronics systems become more complex and increase in density, there’s no need to reduce your cabling specifications. Instead, look to the Lightera MicroCord™ Breakout Cable.
Developed to help revolutionize high-density equipment applications, the MicroCord Cable design uses 1.2 mm cords to help double the cable packing density over cables featuring traditional 1.6 mm cords. This capability helps create better pathway usage on the equipment interface and helps to reduce total congestion in equipment bays.
World-class Lightera optical fiber lies at the heart of each MicroCord Breakout Cable. Aramid yarn is wrapped around the non-buffered, 250 micron (µm) optical fiber. This construction is then carefully encased in a durable, flame-resistant jacket to form a MicroCord. These MicroCords are then arranged around a dielectric central organizer. Finally, a ripcord and a PVC outer jacket are applied to complete the cable.
The MicroCord Cable answers the need for a highly compact, ultra-dense cabling solution optimized for use with high-density applications. While this cable builds upon Lightera’ successful MiniCord® Breakout Cable design, the MicroCord Cable features 1.2 mm cords that help to provide twice the cable packing density of this earlier breakout cable.
In addition, the cable’s MicroCords act as extremely small cordages to interface with the equipment faceplate. The result is an overall reduction in the total congestion in equipment bays. This ultra-compact and lightweight cable also helps offer ease of deployment and termination.
The MicroCord Breakout Cable is an ideal choice for high-density management systems and for use in building micro assemblies.
| Specifications | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber Count | 2 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
12 |
24 |
36 |
48 |
72 |
| Outer Diameter in. (mm) | 0.20 (5.0) | 0.23 (5.8) | 0.29 (7.3) | 0.58 (14.7) | 0.80 (20.4) | 0.98 (24.9) | |||
| Weight – lb/kft (kgm/km) | 25 (37) | 20 (30) | 15 (22) | 20 (30) | 33 (49) | 108 (161) | 178 (265) | 208 (310) | 325 (484) |
| Number of Subunits | – | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | ||||
| Maximum Tensile Rating – lb (N)* | 150 (660) | 300 (1320) | |||||||
| Performance Standard | Tested per Applicable Requirements of TIA/EIA 455, IEC 60794, OFNR-FT4, ICEA-S-83-596, UL 1666, NEC article 770 and Telcordia Technologies GR-409 | ||||||||
| Handling Temperature Installation | 32° F to 167° F (0° C to 75° C) | ||||||||
| Handling Temperature Operation | -4° F to 167° F (-20° C to 75° C) | ||||||||
| Handling Temperature Storage | -40° F to 185° F (-40° C to 85° C) | ||||||||
| Note | * 30 lb (133 N) tensile rating on each cord element. | ||||||||
| MicroCord TM Breakout Riser-Rated Cable Ordering Information | |
|---|---|
| Example | LG1C-012A-WRY-7¹ |
| Part Number | LG1C-NNN V-X R Y-Z |
| LG1C | MicroCord Breakout Cable |
| NNN | Fiber Count 002, 004, 006, 008, 012, 024, 036, 048, or 072 |
| V | Cable Version A = PVC OFNR |
| X | Fiber Type (see chart) |
| R | Riser (OFNR) |
| Y | Jacket Color Y = Yellow (Single-Mode Optical Fiber) |
| Z | Maximum Cable Attenuation (see chart) |
| Note | ¹ Part Number shown is for a MicroCord Riser-Rated Breakout Cable with 12 AllWave FLEX+ ZWP Optical Fibers and standard cable print: Lightera MICROCORD™ ALLWAVE® FLEX+ BIF G.657.A2 OPTICAL CABLE-C- LG1C-012A-WRY-7 9/125 OFNR-FT4 C(UL) OFNR {MM/YY} [LOT NO [LENGTH IN FEET] ² Contact Lightera for availability of alternative jacket colors. |
| Fiber Type and Maximum Cable Attenuation | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Single-Mode Descriptor | 1310 nm | 1550 nm | MCA (Z) |
| W | AllWave FLEX+ ZWP Bend-Optimized Optical Fiber (G.657.A2) | 0.7 dB/km | 0.7 dB/km | 7 |
| 9 | AllWave FLEX Max Bend-Optimized Optical Fiber (G.657.B3 & G.652.D) | 0.4 | 0.3 | 4 |
| D | EZ-Bend® Ultra-Bend Insensitive Optical Fiber (G.657.B3) | 0.4 | 0.3 | 4 |
| * NOTE: Installed attenuation values shall be at or below those listed above. | ||||
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Lightera reserves the right to make changes to the product(s) described in this document at any time without notice. This document is for informational purposes only and is not intended to modify or supplement any Lightera warranties or specifications relating to any of its products or services.
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