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MiDia® FX Loose Tube Microcable
Maximizing the Capacity and Cost-Effectiveness of Metropolitan Fiber Access
Features Benefits
• Optimized for air-blown, microduct • Fast and easy installation helps to
installation lower deployment costs
• Reduced outer diameter and high • Maximizes capacity in limited spaces
fiber density • Eliminates need for excavation and
• Complies with Telcordia GR-20 procuring rights-of-way
standards (as a special applications • Deferred build costs - deploy fiber only
cable) as needed
• Passes ICEA-640 Section 7.34, • Capable of buffer tube storage in
Mid-Span Buffer Tube Storage Test above-ground pedestals or under-
• Fiber counts of 2-144 ground closures
MiDia FX Microcable
Product Description
The reduced diameter MiDia FX Microcable can help to dramatically lower the cost of fiber
optic deployment while maximizing capacity in congested networks. Specifically designed
for air-blown installation using microduct systems, the MiDia FX Microcable is size-optimized
PE Outer for fiber counts up to 144. While the rifled outer jacket and optimized buffer tubes support
Jacket long ,continuous blowing distances, this cable also offers crush resistance that is similar to
Gel-Filled larger, heavier outside plant cables (200 N/cm). DryBlock water-blocking material provides
Buffer Tube
exceptional water penetration resistance and faster cable preparation.
Optical Fibers
Dielectric Cen-
tral Member
DryBlock Why the MiDia FX Microcable?
Water-Blocking
Material The MiDia FX Microcable’s small outer diameter and high fiber density help to maximize
capacity in heavily congested duct systems where space is at a premium (such as city net-
Ripcord (1)
works). The lightweight, flexible cable design can also help to save time and money with
fast and easy air-blown installation using microducts, saving time and money by eliminating
MiDia FX Microcable 72-Fiber
the need for expensive, disruptive excavation along with procuring costly rights-of-way.
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The MiDia FX Microcable also helps service providers to reduce their initial network building
investment by deploying fiber only as needed to meet demand. This capability can help
providers in the future to consistently maintain the highest performance fibers in their net-
works, while avoiding the cost of constructing new ducts.
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Specifications
Fiber Count: 2-72 73-96 97-144
Recommended Duct Size mm* 12/10 (12.7/10) 12/10 (16/12) 16/13 (18/14) *NOTE: First listed duct size is for
duct installations only. Second
Cable Outer Diameter in. (mm) 0.25 (6.4) 0.30 (7.5) 0.38 (9.7)
listed duct size is for direct buried
Cable Weight lb/kft (kgm/km) 22 (33) 34 (50) 55 (82) use.
Performance Standard
MiDia FX Microcable is tested per Applicable Requirements of ANSI/ICEA S-87-640, TIA/EIA-455 (IEC 60794) and Telcordia GR-20-CORE Issue 4.
NOTE: The MiDia FX Microcable is not recommended for aerial applications.
Handling
Fiber Count: 2-72 73-96 97-144
Static Condition in. (mm) 6 (150) 12 (300) 13 (320)
Dynamic Condition in. (mm) 12 (300) 24 (600) 26 (640)
Storage Coils in. (mm) 18 (460) 18 (460) 18 (460)
Tensile Rating lb (N) 18 (460) 18 (460) 18 (460)
Temperature
Installation: -5 °F to 140 °F (-15 °C to 60 °C)
Operation: -40 °F to 158 °F (-40 °C to 70 °C)
Storage: -40 °F to 158 °F (-40 °C to 70 °C)
MiDia FX Microcable Ordering Information
Example: AT-3B43CT-NNN Fiber1 Sheath Core Fiber Count
Part Number: AT - S1 S2 SF S3 S4 S5 S6 - NNN
S1 = Fiber Selection SF = Fiber Type 2 S5 = Core Type
3 = 1310/1550 nm (AllWave ZWP, AllWave+ ZWP and E = AllWave ZWP, AllWave FLEX ZWP, C = 1.7 mm Gel-Filled Buffer
AllWave One ZWP Single-Mode (SM) Fibers) AllWave+ ZWP and AllWave One Tubes
5 = 1310/1550 nm (AllWave FLEX ZWP SM Fiber) ZWP
6 = 1550 nm (TrueWave RS LWP or TeraWave SM Fiber) 6 = TrueWave RS LWP S6 = Fibers per Tube
R = TeraWave T = 12 Fibers Per Tube
S2 = Fiber Transmission Performance
B = 0.35/0.31/0.27/0.25/0.27 dB/km @ 1310/1385/1490/ S3 = Sheath Construction
NNN = Fiber Count = 002 to 144
1550/1625 nm (AllWave ZWP, AllWave FLEX ZWP) 4 = MiDia Loose Tube Microcable
C = 0.35/0.31/0.27/0.25/0.27 dB/km @ 1310/1385/1490/
1550/1625 nm (AllWave+ ZWP)
F = 0.33/0.31/0.19 dB/km @ 1310/1383/1550 nm (AllWave S4 = Tensile Load
One ZWP) (LDV system loss; contact OFS for details) * 3= 300 lb (1335 N)
2 = 0.25 dB/km @ 1550 nm (TrueWave RS LWP and
TeraWave)
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Part Number shown is for standard AllWave FLEX ZWP attenuation and standard cable print. Maximum AllWave FLEX ZWP attenuation.
Standard Print, example (MiDia FX Cable):
OFS OPTICAL CABLE AT-3BE43CT-NNN {MM-YY} {HANDSET SYMBOL} {NNN} F {SERIAL #]
2
Contact OFS Order Management for information on other cable variations, including additional fiber types, attenuation, and custom cable print.
*
Attenuation parameters for AllWave One Fiber are based on Length Design Value (LDV - Maximum end-to-end link attenuation over a concatenated span
of cable, not including splice loss, 50 km or 5 cable continuous sections minimum). Contact OFS for specific values.
For additional information please contact your sales representative.
You can also visit our website at www.ofsoptics.com or call 1-888-fiberhelp (1-888-342-3743) USA or 1-770-798-5555 outside the USA.
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MiDia, AllWave, TrueWave and DryBlock are registered trademarks and TeraWave is a trademark
of OFS FITEL, LLC.
OFS reserves the right to make changes to the prices and 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 OFS warranties or specifications relating to any of its products or
services.
