Pareto Cable’s 8/24 Core Subsea Fiber Optic Cable is engineered to withstand the extreme challenges of underwater environments. This cable is specifically designed with a robust steel wire armor (SWA) to protect the optical fibers from the immense pressures and potential damage encountered in subsea installations.
Subsea fiber optic cables operate in significantly harsher conditions than their terrestrial counterparts. The demanding underwater environment necessitates superior cable construction and materials to ensure reliable and long-lasting performance. Our cable’s SWA provides exceptional protection against external forces, while the carefully selected sheath material offers optimal resistance to corrosion and hydrostatic pressure.
Key Features
- Steel Wire Armor (SWA): Enhances cable strength and durability to withstand underwater pressures.
- Customizable Sheath: Tailored to specific hydrogeological conditions for optimal performance.
- Reliable Fiber Core: Ensures high-quality signal transmission in demanding environments.
- Proven Design: Built to meet stringent industry standards for subsea applications.
Pareto Cable’s subsea fiber optic cable is the ideal solution for critical underwater communication infrastructure, delivering exceptional performance and reliability in even the most challenging conditions.
Applications
- Offshore oil and gas platforms
- Subsea pipelines
- Marine renewable energy projects
- Underwater research and monitoring
- Submarine communication networks
Optical Characteristics
| Optical Characteristics | G.652 | G.655 | 50/125μm | 62.5/125μm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attenuation (+20℃) | @850nm | ≤3.0 dB/km | ≤3.3 dB/km | ||
| @1300nm | ≤1.0 dB/km | ≤1.0 dB/km | |||
| @1310nm | ≤0.36 dB/km | ≤0.40 dB/km | @1310nm | ||
| @1550nm | ≤0.22 dB/km | ≤0.23dB/km | |||
| Bandwidth | @850nm | ≥500 MHz·km | ≥200 MHz·km | ||
| @1300nm | ≥500 MHz·km | ≥500 MHz·km | |||
| Numerical Aperture | 0.200±0.015 NA | 0.275±0.015 NA | |||
| Cable Cut-off Wavelength λcc | ≤1260nm | ≤1450nm | |||
Technical Parameters
| Fiber Count | Loose Tubes + Fillers | Fibers per Tube | Loose Tube Diameter (mm) | CSM Diameter (mm) | Inner Jacket Thickness (mm) | Outer Jacket Thickness (mm) | Cable Diameter (mm) | Weight (kg/km) | Min. Bending Radius Static/Dynamic | Tensile Short Term | Crush Short Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 8 | 3.0±0.1 | – | 1.0±0.1 | 1.5±0.1 | 11.8±0.5 | 230 | 12.5D/25D | 4000N | 4000N |
| 24 | 1 | 24 | 3.0±0.1 | – | 1.0±0.1 | 1.5±0.1 | 11.8±0.5 | 231 | |||
| 48 | 1+5 | 12 | 3.0±0.1 | 1.5/1.5 | 1.0±0.1 | 1.9±0.1 | 13.1±0.5 | 298 | 12.5D/25D | 8000N | 5000N |
| 96 | 1+8 | 12 | 3.0±0.1 | 2.6/3.5 | 1.0±0.1 | 1.9±0.1 | 15.1±0.5 | 385 | |||
| 144 | 1+12 | 12 | 3.0±0.1 | 3.0/6.3 | 1.0±0.1 | 1.9±0.1 | 17.9±0.5 | 513 |