Your Source for Fiber Optic Cable Technology Power & Tel offers optical fibers in several grades to manage the bandwidth requirements of today and tomorrow’s voice, data and video networks. Cables are available from the following leading manufacturers: • AFL • Belden • Commscope • Corning • Draka • OCC • OFS • Prysmian • Sumitomo • Sumitomo ABF • Superior Essex Definition of Terms Single Mode: Enhanced single mode fiber (ESMF) features improved attenuation and optical loss performance. Low Water Peak (LWP) and Zero Water Peak (ZWP), Non-Zero Dispersion-Shifted (NZDSF) and bend-insensitive versions are available. Multimode: Multimode fiber (MM) provides superior performance for many short distance and premise networks. Many constructions are available to meet the needs of all outdoor and indoor applications in standard grade 62.5 FDDI to laser-optimized 50μm versions. Gel Free: Power & Tel defines “gel free” fiber optic cables as cables with no water blocking gel between or in the buffer tubes. Cables with no water blocking gel between the buffer tubes only are described as dry. Please note that cable descriptions and data in this section of our catalog are based on Draka specifications. (800) 238-7514 www.ptsupply.com We work where you work. 1 Grade Fiber Size (μ) Standards Compliance Link Length (m) Data Rate (Gb) Multimode 6 50/125 exceeds TIA/EIA-568-B.3-1 ISO 11801 0M3 500 10 5 50/125 TIA/EIA-568-B.3-1 ISO 11801 0M3 300 10 4 50/125 TIA/EIA-568-B.3-1 600 1 3 62.5/125 TIA/EIA-568-B.3-1 1,000 1 2 62.5/125 TIA/EIA-568-B.3-1 550 1 1 62.5/125 FDDI grade † - - Single Mode* - - ITU G.652.c/d †† - - *Multiple single mode grades and constructions in stock. Call for details. † Used in most current cable plants, but not recommended for future installations except as patch cordage †† Low water peak fiber with advantages for CWDM applications Fiber Selection Chart Jacket Color Chart Cable Type Jacket Color Loose Tube & Outside Plant Black Industrial Tray Orange Tight Buffered Grades 2, 3, 4 Orange Tight Buffered Grades 5, 6 Aqua Tight Buffered Single Mode Yellow Non-standard jacket colors are available upon request Fiber Sub-Unit Color Code Chart Per/TIA 598-A Fiber/ Tube No. Color 1 Blue 2 Orange 3 Green 4 Brown 5 Slate 6 White Fiber/ Tube No. Color 7 Red 8 Black 9 Yellow 10 Violet 11 Rose 12 Aqua 1 OFL = Overfilled Launch 2 Effective Modal Bandwith, determined by RML or DMD performance specifications 3 Max. Attentuation for Tight Buffered, Ribbon, Micro-Loose Tube and Loose Tube Plenum Cable 4 S/L = Short wavelength (850nm)/Long wavelength (1310nm) 5 >2,000 meters for engineered links 6 Low water peak single mode suitable for CWDM use complies with ITU G.652.c/d Grade 2 3 4 5 6 Single Mode Enhanced 6 Glass Type 62.5/125μ 62.5/125μ 50/125μ 50/125μ 50/125μ Operating Wavelength (nm) 850/1,300 850/1,300 850/1,300 850/1,300 850/1,300 1,310/1,550 Min. OFL 1 Bandwidth (MHz-km) 200/500 200/500 500/500 1,500/500 3,000/500 - Min. Laser 2 Bandwidth (MHz-km) 220/500 385/500 510/500 2,000/500 4,000/500 - Max. Attenuation Loose Tube (dB/km) 3.25/1 3.25/1 3/1 3/1 3/1 .4/.3 Max. Attenuation Tight Buffered 3 (dB/km) 3.5/1.25 3.5/1.25 3.5/1.25 3.5/1.25 3.5/1.25 .8/.5 100Mb Fast Ethernet Min. Link Length (meters S/L 4 ) 300/2,000 300/2,000 300/2,000 300/2,000 300/2,000 —/5,000 1Gb Ethernet Min. Link Length (meters S/L 4 ) 300/550 500/1,000 600/600 1,000 5 /600 1,000 5 /600 —/5,000 10Gb Ethernet Min. Link Length (meters S/L 4 ) 35/300 35/300 85/300 300/300 500/300 —/10,000 Optical Specifications Fiber Optic Cable
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Your Source for Fiber Optic Cable Technology
Power & Tel offers optical fibers in several grades to manage the bandwidth requirements of today and tomorrow’s voice, data and video networks. Cables are available from the following leading manufacturers:• AFL
• Belden
• Commscope
• Corning
• Draka
• OCC
• OFS
• Prysmian
• Sumitomo
• SumitomoABF
• SuperiorEssex
Definition of TermsSingleMode:Enhanced single mode fiber (ESMF) features improved attenuation and optical loss performance. Low Water Peak (LWP) and Zero Water Peak (ZWP), Non-Zero Dispersion-Shifted (NZDSF) and bend-insensitive versions are available.
Multimode:Multimode fiber (MM) provides superior performance for many short distance and premise networks. Many constructions are available to meet the needs of all outdoor and indoor applications in standard grade 62.5 FDDI to laser-optimized 50μm versions.
GelFree:Power & Tel defines “gel free” fiber optic cables as cables with no water blocking gel between or in the buffer tubes. Cables with no water blocking gel between the buffer tubes only are described as dry.
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GradeFiber
Size(μ)Standards
ComplianceLinkLength
(m)Data
Rate(Gb)
Multimode
6 50/125exceeds TIA/EIA-568-B.3-1 ISO 11801 0M3
500 10
5 50/125 TIA/EIA-568-B.3-1 ISO 11801 0M3 300 10
4 50/125 TIA/EIA-568-B.3-1 600 1
3 62.5/125 TIA/EIA-568-B.3-1 1,000 1
2 62.5/125 TIA/EIA-568-B.3-1 550 1
1 62.5/125 FDDI grade † - -
SingleMode*
- - ITU G.652.c/d†† - -*Multiple single mode grades and constructions in stock. Call for details.†Used in most current cable plants, but not recommended for future installations except as patch cordage††Low water peak fiber with advantages for CWDM applications
Fiber Selection Chart Jacket Color Chart
CableType JacketColor
Loose Tube & Outside Plant Black
Industrial Tray Orange
Tight Buffered Grades 2, 3, 4 Orange
Tight Buffered Grades 5, 6 Aqua
Tight Buffered Single Mode YellowNon-standard jacket colors are available upon request
Fiber Sub-Unit Color Code Chart Per/TIA 598-A
Fiber/TubeNo. Color
1 Blue
2 Orange
3 Green
4 Brown
5 Slate
6 White
Fiber/TubeNo. Color
7 Red
8 Black
9 Yellow
10 Violet
11 Rose
12 Aqua
1OFL = Overfilled Launch2Effective Modal Bandwith, determined by RML or DMD performance specifications3Max. Attentuation for Tight Buffered, Ribbon, Micro-Loose Tube and Loose Tube Plenum Cable
4S/L = Short wavelength (850nm)/Long wavelength (1310nm)5>2,000 meters for engineered links6Low water peak single mode suitable for CWDM use complies with ITU G.652.c/d
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Loose Tube Single Jacket Dielectric and ArmoredSingle Mode (ESMF, NZDSF), Multimode, Hybrid
ApplicationsLoose tube cables provide versatile performance for aerial lashed, duct, and direct buried installations. These cables combine adhesive armor, flexible tubes and swellable dry water-blocking.
Constructions Dielectric, armored, single jacketFiberCount 2 to 432 fibers in color-coded buffer tubes
Options Preconnectorized, gel-filled core, steel central member, copper pair(s)
OtherVersions Central, heavy duty, indoor-outdoorPerformance ANSI/ICEA, IEC, RDUP, Telcordia GR-20
MaximumInstallationLoad 600 lbf (2670N)
MaximumOperationLoad 180 lbf (800N)
ShippingandStorage -40°F to 167°F (-40°C to 75°C)
Installation -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C)Operation -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Specifi cations
Features & BenefitsEasy Cable Entry and Preparation• Adhesive bond armor greatly improves mid-entry• Ripcord speeds cable entry and outer jacket removal• Dry core swellable binders speed cable prep
Flexible Routing and Termination• Up to 20' buffer tube storage length supports multi-vendor FTTx
pedestals, closures and cabinets• Flexible buffer tubes simplify routing and splicing prep• Available with BendBright® and BendBright®XS bend-tolerant
single mode fiber
Multi-Purpose Installation and Use• Small diameter and light weight extend installation length• Optional corrugated steel tape armor provides mechanical protection
and rodent resistance
Central Strength Member
Optical Fibers
Flexible Buffer Tubes (2.7mm)
Water Blocking BindersStrength YarnsRipcord
Jacket (PE)
Single Jacket Dielectric
Outdoor Fiber
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FiberCount No.BufferTubes inch mm lb/K-ft kg/km inch cm inch cm
2 to 60 5 .42 10.6 53 79 8 21 4 11
62 to 72 6 .45 11.5 63 94 9 23 5 11
74 to 84 7 .49 12.3 72 107 10 25 5 12
86 to 96 8 .53 13.4 82 122 11 27 5 13
98 to 108 9 .56 14.2 90 134 11 28 6 14
110 to 120 10 .60 15.1 99 147 12 30 6 15
122 to 132 11 .63 16.1 109 162 13 32 6 16
134 to 216 18 .67 16.9 126 187 13 34 7 17
218 to 264 22 .74 18.9 153 228 15 38 7 19
266 to 288 24 .77 19.6 167 248 15 39 8 20
290 to 432* 18 .73 18.6 153 228 15 37 7 19
Diameter Load NoLoad
BendRadiusApproximateCableWeight
Loose Tube Dielectric Single Jacket
FiberCount No.BufferTubes inch mm lb/K-ft kg/km inch cm inch cm
2 to 60 5 .48 12.2 98 146 10 24 7 18
62 to 72 6 .51 13.0 109 162 10 26 8 20
74 to 84 7 .55 14.0 122 182 11 28 8 21
86 to 96 8 .59 15.0 135 201 12 30 9 23
98 to 108 9 .62 15.8 146 218 12 32 9 24
110 to 210 10 .66 16.8 161 240 13 34 10 25
122 to 132 11 .69 17.6 171 255 14 35 10 26
134 to 216 18 .73 18.6 195 291 15 37 11 28
218 to 264 22 .81 20.6 231 344 16 41 12 31
266 to 288 24 .84 21.4 242 360 17 43 13 32
290 to 432* 18 .80 20.3 225 335 16 41 12 31
Diameter Load NoLoad
BendRadiusApproximateCableWeight
Loose Tube Armored Single Jacket
*Cables with fiber counts greater than 288 contain 24 fibers in a larger PBT buffer tube with 12 fiber binder groups. Rated buffer storage is 8' (2.4m).
Outdoor Fiber
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ApplicationsMulti-purpose outdoor performance for aerial lashed, duct and direct buried installations.
Constructions Dielectric, armored, double armored, double jacketFiberCount 2 to 432 fibers in color-coded buffer tubes
Options Preconnectorized, gel-filled core, steel central member, copper pair(s)
OtherVersions Central, heavy duty, indoor-outdoorPerformance ANSI/ICEA, IEC, RDUP, Telcordia GR-20
MaximumInstallationLoad 600 lbf (2670N)
MaximumOperationLoad 180 lbf (800N)
ShippingandStorage -40°F to 167°F (-40°C to 75°C)Installation -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C)
Operation -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Specifi cations
Features & BenefitsEasy Cable Entry and Preparation• Adhesive bond armor greatly improves mid-entry• Ripcord speeds cable entry and outer jacket removal• Dry core swellable binders speed cable prep
Flexible Routing and Termination• Up to 20' buffer tube storage length supports multi-vendor FTTx
pedestals, closures and cabinets• Flexible buffer tubes simplify routing and splicing prep
Multi-Purpose Installation and Use• Small diameter and light weight extend installation length• Optional corrugated steel tape armor provides mechanical protection
and rodent resistance
Central Strength Member
Optical Fibers
Flexible Buffer Tubes (2.7mm)
Water Blocking BindersStrength Yarns
Armor (corrugated steel)
Ripcord
Jacket (PE)
Armor (corrugated steel)
Jacket (PE)
Double Jacket Double Armored
Outdoor Fiber
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Loose Tube Dielectric Double Jacket
FiberCount No.BufferTubes inch mm lb/K-ft kg/km inch cm inch cm
2 to 60 5 .54 13.8 118 175 11 28 8 21
62 to 72 6 .57 14.5 138 205 11 29 9 22
74 to 84 7 .61 15.5 153 228 12 31 9 23
86 to 96 8 .65 16.6 170 253 13 33 10 25
98 to 108 9 .68 17.3 182 272 14 35 10 26
110 to 210 10 .72 18.3 201 300 14 37 11 28
122 to 132 11 .75 19.1 212 315 15 38 11 29
134 to 216 18 .79 20.1 239 356 16 40 12 30
218 to 264 22 .87 22.1 283 421 17 44 13 33
266 to 288 24 .90 22.9 295 439 18 46 14 34
290 to 432* 18 .87 22.1 279 415 17 44 13 33
Diameter Load NoLoad
BendRadiusApproximateCableWeight
Loose Tube Armored Double Jacket
*Cables with fiber counts greater than 288 contain 24 fibers in a larger PBT buffer tube with 12 fiber binder groups. Rated buffer storage is 8' (2.4m).
FiberCount No.BufferTubes inch mm lb/K-ft kg/km inch cm inch cm
2 to 60 5 .48 12.1 68 101 10 24 5 12
62 to 72 6 .51 13.0 83 124 10 26 5 13
74 to 84 7 .55 13.9 91 136 11 28 5 14
86 to 96 8 .59 15.0 103 153 12 30 6 15
98 to 108 9 .62 15.7 111 165 12 31 6 16
110 to 120 10 .66 16.7 123 182 13 33 7 17
122 to 132 11 .69 17.6 132 196 14 35 7 18
134 to 216 18 .73 18.4 149 221 15 37 7 18
218 to 264 22 .80 20.4 184 274 16 41 8 20
266 to 288 24 .83 21.2 192 286 17 42 8 21
290 to 432* 18 .79 20.1 182 271 16 41 8 20
Diameter Load NoLoad
BendRadiusApproximateCableWeight
Loose Tube Double Armored Double Jacket
DiameterFiberCount No.BufferTubes inch mm lb/K-ft kg/km inch cm inch cm
2 to 60 5 .67 17.1 205 306 13 34 10 26
62 to 72 6 .70 17.8 232 346 14 36 11 27
74 to 84 7 .74 18.8 253 377 15 38 11 28
86 to 96 8 .78 19.9 274 408 16 40 12 30
98 to 108 9 .81 20.6 288 428 16 41 12 31
110 to 210 10 .85 21.6 315 468 17 43 13 32
122 to 132 11 .88 22.4 330 492 18 45 13 34
134 to 216 18 .92 23.4 359 535 18 47 14 35
218 to 264 22 1.00 25.5 414 616 20 51 15 38
266 to 288 24 1.03 26.2 429 638 21 52 15 39
290 to 432* 18 1.01 25.7 416 619 20 51 15 38
Load NoLoad
BendRadiusApproximateCableWeight
Outdoor Fiber
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Optical Fibers
Flexible Buffer Tubes (2.7mm)
Water Blocking Binders
Strength YarnsRipcord
Jacket (PE)
Dielectric
Loose Tube Gel-Free* Dielectric and Armored Single Jacket, Single Armored Double JacketSingle Mode (ESMF, NZDSF), Multimode, Hybrid
ApplicationsMulti-purpose outdoor performance for aerial lashed, duct and direct buried installations.
Constructions Dielectric, armored, single and double jacketFiberCount 4 to 432 fibers in color-coded buffer tubes
Options Preconnectorized, steel central member, copper pair(s)
Heavy Load: 350' to 400' (107m to 122m)Medium Load: 550' to 600' (168m to 183m)Light Load: 600' (183m)
ShippingandStorage -40°F to 167°F (-40°C to 75°C)Installation -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C)
Operation -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Specifi cations
Features & BenefitsEasy Cable Entry and Preparation• Adhesive bond armor greatly improves mid-entry• Ripcord speeds cable entry and outer jacket removal• Swellable binders speed cable preparation
Flexible Routing and Termination• Flexible buffer tubes simplify routing and splicing preparation
Integrated Messenger (.25" EHS Steel)
Flexible Buffer Tubes (3mm)
Water Blocking Binders
Ripcord
Jacket (PE)
Optical Fibers
Armor
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FiberCount inch mm inch mm lb/K-ft kg/km inch cm inch cm
2 to 72 .51 12.9 .96 24.3 225 335 10 26 5 13
74 to 84 .54 13.8 .99 25.3 235 350 11 28 6 14
86 to 96 .59 15.0 1.04 26.5 247 367 12 30 6 15
98 to 108 .63 15.9 1.07 27.3 257 383 13 32 7 16
110 to 120 .66 16.9 1.12 28.4 269 400 13 34 7 17
122 to 132 .70 17.8 1.16 29.4 281 418 14 35 7 18
134 to 216 .74 18.8 1.19 30.3 304 452 15 37 8 19
Loose Tube Non-Armored Figure-8 Self-Supporting
Diameter Load NoLoad
BendRadiusApproximateCableWeightHeight
FiberCount inch mm inch mm lb/K-ft kg/km inch cm inch cm
2 to 72 .56 14.1 1.02 26.0 279 416 11 29 9 21
74 to 84 .59 15.1 1.06 27.0 293 436 12 31 9 23
86 to 96 .64 16.3 1.11 28.2 310 462 13 33 10 25
98 to 108 .67 17.1 1.14 29.0 323 480 14 35 10 26
110 to 120 .72 18.2 1.18 30.1 338 503 14 37 11 28
122 to 132 .76 19.2 1.22 31.1 354 527 15 39 12 29
134 to 216 .79 20.1 1.26 32.0 381 567 16 42 12 30
Loose Tube Armored Figure-8 Self-Supporting
Diameter Load NoLoad
BendRadiusApproximateCableWeightHeight
Outdoor Fiber
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Loose Tube ADSS Self-Supporting Short Span Single JacketSingle Mode (ESMF, NZDSF), Multimode, Hybrid
ApplicationsSelf-supporting aerial deployment for communications and transmission space for up to 1,000'.
Features & BenefitsEasy Cable Entry and Preparation• Flexible buffer tubes and single jacket option enhance mid-entry• Ripcord speeds cable entry and outer jacket removal• Swellable binders speed cable preparation
Flexible Routing and Termination• Flexible buffer tubes simplify routing and splicing preparation
Versatile Installation and Use• Tailored designs span distances up to 1,000' without interrupting power• Easy mid-entry is ideal for FTTx distribution applications
Constructions All-dielectric round, single jacketFiberCount 2 to 144 fibers in color-coded buffer tubes
Options Single or dual jackets (see page 12),matching pole attachment hardware
Contact your Power & Tel Account Manager for information about designs with alternative span requirements or cable diameters. Cable diameters and weights may vary depending on specific span requirements.
Outdoor Fiber
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With Load: 20x cable diameterNo Load: 10x cable diameter
ShippingandStorage -40°F to 167°F (-40°C to 75°C)Installation -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C)
Operation -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Specifi cations
Features & BenefitsEasy Cable Entry and Preparation• Flexible buffer tubes and single jacket option enhance mid-entry• Ripcord speeds cable entry and outer jacket removal• Swellable binders speed cable preparation
Flexible Routing and Termination• Flexible buffer tubes simplify routing and splicing preparation
Versatile Installation and Use• Tailored designs span distances up to 1,000' without interrupting power• Easy mid-entry is ideal for FTTx distribution applications
Optical Fibers
Flexible Buffer Tubes (3mm)
Water Blocking Binders
Strength Yarns
Ripcord
Jacket (PE)
Jacket (PE)
Ripcord
Short Span Double Jacket
Outdoor Fiber
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Count feet meter inch mm lb/K-ft kg/km inch mm lb/K-ft kg/km inch mm lb/K-ft kg/km
Contact your Power & Tel Account Manager for information about designs with alternative span requirements or cable diameters. Cable diameters and weights may vary depending on specific span requirements.
Outdoor Fiber
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Loose Tube ADSS Self-Supporting Long Span Single JacketSingle Mode (ESMF, NZDSF), Multimode, Hybrid
ApplicationsSelf-supporting aerial deployment for communications and transmission space for up to 2,500'.
Features & BenefitsEasy Cable Entry and Preparation• Ripcord speeds cable entry and outer jacket removal• Swellable binders speed cable preparation
Proven Long Span Installation and Use• Tailored designs span distances up to 2,500' without interrupting power• Matching pole attachment hardware (dead-ends, suspension clamps)
Constructions All-dielectric round, single jacketFiberCount 2 to 72 fibers in color-coded buffer tubes
ApplicationsSelf-supporting aerial deployment for communications and transmission space for up to 2,500'.
Features & BenefitsEasy Cable Entry and Preparation• Ripcord speeds cable entry and outer jacket removal• Swellable binders speed cable preparation
Proven Long Span Installation and Use• Tailored designs span distances up to 2,500' without interrupting power• Higher count designs utilize 24 fibers per tube to reduce environmental load• Matching pole attachment hardware (dead-ends, suspension clamps)
Constructions All-dielectric round, double jacketFiberCount 2 to 288 fibers in color-coded buffer tubes
Contact your Power & Tel Account Manager for information about designs with alternative span requirements or cable diameters. Cable diameters and weights may vary depending on specific span requirements.
Outdoor Fiber
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Dielectric Flat Drop
Optical Fibers
Central Buffer Tube (gel-filled)
Strength Members (dielectric)
Ripcord
Toning Wire (optional 24 AWG)
Water Blocking Strength Yarns
Toneable Flat Drop
Jacket (PE)
Loose Tube Dielectric and Toneable Flat DropSingle Mode, Multimode, Hybrid
ApplicationsMulti-purpose FTTx: aerial self-support, direct buried and duct.
Constructions Flat profile, dielectric and toneableFiberCount 1 to 12 fibers
Options Packaging: portable box/spool/bulk reel Preconnectorized: 1 or 2 ends
Performance ANSI/ICEA, IEC, RDUP, Telcordia GR-20 drop cableMaximum
ApplicationsMulti-purpose FTTx: aerial self-support, direct buried and duct.
Features & BenefitsEasy Cable Entry and Preparation• Flat profile design uses economical wedge clamps• Compatible with existing hardware and methods• Ripcord speeds cable entry and jacket removal• Optional toning wire enables underground locating
Multi-Purpose Installation and Use• Spool and bulk reel packaging simplify deployment
Constructions Flat profile, dielectric and toneableFiberCount 4 or 6 fibers (single ribbon)
Options Packaging: spool/bulk reelPreconnectorized: 1 or 2 ends
Performance ANSI/ICEA, IEC, RDUP, Telcordia GR-20 drop cableMaximum
InstallationLoad 600 lbf (2,670N)
MaximumOperationLoad 180 lbf (800N)
ShippingandStorage -40°F to 167°F (-40°C to 75°C)Installation -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C)
Operation -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Max.SpanwithNESCLoadingConditions
Heavy – 150' (46m)Medium – 210' (64m)Light – 305' (93m)
Dielectric
Max.SpanwithNESCLoadingConditions
Heavy – 140' (43m)Medium – 205' (62m)Light – 285' (87m)
Toneable
Specifi cations
Optical Fibers
Central Buffer Tube (gel-filled)
Strength Members (dielectric)
Ripcord
Jacket (PE)
Water Blocking Strength Yarns
Optical Fibers
Central Buffer Tube (gel-filled)
Strength Members (dielectric)
Toning Wire (optional 24 AWG)
Jacket (PE)
Water Blocking Strength Yarns
Ripcord
Outdoor Fiber
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Loose Tube Dielectric Flat Ribbon Drop
FiberCount inch mm inch mm inch mm lb/K-ft kg/km inch cm inch cm
4 or 6 .118 3 .41 10.4 .20 5 34 51 6 15 4 10
BufferTube Width Height CableWeight
Loose Tube Toneable Flat Ribbon Drop
BufferTube WidthFiberCount inch mm inch mm inch mm lb/K-ft kg/km inch cm inch cm
4 or 6 .118 3 .51 13 .2 5 38 56 6 15 4 10
Height CableWeight
BendRadius
Load NoLoad
BendRadius
Load NoLoad
Outdoor Fiber
432-Fiber Armored Ribbon
Optical Fibers (24) Fiber Ribbons
Flexible Core Tube (gel filled)
Strength Yarns
Jacket (PE)
Water Blocking (swellable tape)
Ripcord
Corrugated Armor
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Central Tube Dielectric and Armored RibbonSingle Mode (ESMF)
ApplicationsMulti-purpose outdoor: aerial lashed, duct, direct buried and high counts/high density/mass splicing.
Features & BenefitsEasy Cable Entry and Preparation• Adhesive bond armor greatly improves mid-entry• Ripcord speeds cable entry and jacket removal• Compatible with ribbon tools and methods
(heat stripping, mechanical peel and mass splicing)
Multi-Purpose Installation and Use• Spool and bulk reel packaging simplify deployment
Constructions Dielectric, armoredFiberCount 12 to 432 fibers in multi-fiber ribbons
ShippingandStorage -40°F to 167°F (-40°C to 75°C)Installation -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C)
Operation -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Specifi cations
216-Fiber Dielectric Ribbon
Optical Fibers (12) Fiber Ribbons
Flexible Core Tube (gel filled)
Strength Yarns
Jacket (PE)
Water Blocking (swellable tape)
Ripcord
Strength Elements (dielectric)
Outdoor Fiber
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FiberCount inch mm lb/K-ft kg/km inch cm inch cm
12 to 72 .55 13.9 97 144 11 28 6 14
84 to 144 .61 15.5 120 179 12 31 6 16
156 to 216 .69 17.5 163 243 14 35 7 18
240 to 432 .77 19.6 204 304 15 39 8 20
Central Tube Dielectric Ribbon
Diameter Load NoLoad
BendRadiusApproximateCableWeight
FiberCount inch mm lb/K-ft kg/km inch cm inch cm
12 to 72 .57 14.4 138 205 12 29 9 22
84 to 144 .62 15.6 174 260 13 31 9 23
156 to 216 .72 18.2 222 330 15 36 11 27
240 to 432 .86 21.8 292 434 17 44 13 33
Central Tube Armored Ribbon
Diameter Load NoLoad
BendRadiusApproximateCableWeight
Outdoor Fiber
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Dielectric Ribbon
Armored Ribbon
Central Tube High Count Ribbon Dielectric and ArmoredSingle Mode (ESMF)
ApplicationsMulti-purpose outdoor: aerial lashed, duct, direct buried and high counts/high density/mass splicing.
Features & BenefitsEasy Cable Entry and Preparation• Adhesive bond armor greatly improves mid-entry• Ripcord speeds cable entry and jacket removal• Compatible with ribbon tools and methods (heat stripping, mechanical
peel and mass splicing)
Simplified Fiber Management and Access• Color-coded buffer tubes segregate ribbon groups• Easy to access individual tubes, ribbons and fibers
Constructions Dielectric, armoredFiberCount 288 to 864 in 12-fiber ribbons
ShippingandStorage -40°F to 167°F (-40°C to 75°C)Installation -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C)
Operation -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Specifi cations
Optical Fibers
Binders
Flexible Stranded Tubes (gel filled)
Strength Yarns
Jacket (PE)
Water Blocking Tape
Ripcord
Optical Fibers
Binders
Flexible Stranded Tubes (gel filled)
Strength Yarns
Jacket (PE)
Water Blocking Tape
Ripcord
Armor (corrugated steel)
Outdoor Fiber
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FiberCount inch mm lb/K-ft kg/km inch cm inch cm
288 to 432 .88 22.4 237 343 18 45 9 22
576 to 864 1.04 26.4 322 479 21 53 11 27
Central Tube Dielectric High Count Ribbon
Diameter Load NoLoad
BendRadiusApproximateCableWeight
FiberCount inch mm lb/K-ft kg/km inch cm inch cm
288 to 432 .94 23.9 317 472 19 48 14 36
576 to 864 1.16 29.5 430 640 23 58 17 44
Central Tube Armored High Count Ribbon
Diameter Load NoLoad
BendRadiusApproximateCableWeight
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Central Tube Gel-Free* Ribbon Dielectric and ArmoredSingle Mode (ESMF)
ApplicationsMulti-purpose outdoor: aerial lashed, duct and direct buried.
Features & BenefitsEasy Cable Entry and Preparation• Gel-free design simplifies access and reduces prep time• Adhesive bond armor greatly improves mid-entry• Ripcord speeds cable entry and jacket removal• Compatible with ribbon equipment and procedures
(heat strip and mass splicing)
Multi-Purpose Installation and Use• Suitable for aerial lashed, duct and buried• Optional corrugated steel tape armor provides mechanical protection
and rodent resistance
Constructions Dielectric, armoredFiberCount 12 to 432 fibers in multi-fiber ribbons
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FiberCount inch mm lb/K-ft kg/km inch cm inch cm
12 to 48 .55 14.0 82 122 11 28 6 14
60 to 144 .66 16.8 118 176 13 34 7 17
156 to 216 .76 19.3 147 219 15 39 8 19
240 to 432 .79 20.1 154 230 16 40 8 20
Central Tube Dielectric Gel-Free Ribbon
Diameter Load NoLoad
BendRadiusApproximateCableWeight
FiberCount inch mm lb/K-ft kg/km inch cm inch cm
12 to 48 .57 14.4 124 184 12 29 9 22
60 to 144 .67 16.9 153 228 13 34 10 25
156 to 216 .77 19.5 191 284 15 39 12 29
240 to 432 .85 21.6 218 325 17 43 9 22
Central Tube Armored Gel-Free Ribbon
Diameter Load NoLoad
BendRadiusApproximateCableWeight
Outdoor Fiber
Color-Coded Binders
Optical Fibers (12 fiber bundles)
Central Core Tube (gel-filled)
Strength Elements (steel)
Armor (corrugated steel)
Ripcords (armored)
Jacket (PE)
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Armored MicroUnitube
Central Tube Dielectric and Armored MicroUnitubeSingle Mode (ESMF), Multimode, Hybrid
ApplicationsMulti-purpose outdoor: aerial lashed, duct and direct buried.
Features & BenefitsEasy Cable Entry and Preparation• Adhesive bond armor greatly improves mid-entry• Ripcord speeds cable entry and outer jacket removal• Single core tube allows quick access to fibers
Multi-Purpose Installation and Use• Small diameter and light weight extend reel and installation lengths• Corrugated steel tape armor provides mechanical protection and rodent
resistance (armored version)
Constructions Dielectric, armored
FiberCount 2 to 24 fibers in fiber bundles separated by color-coded binder threads
ShippingandStorage -40°F to 167°F (-40°C to 75°C)Installation -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C)
Operation -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Specifi cations
Outdoor Fiber
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FiberCount inch mm lb/K-ft kg/km inch cm inch cm
2 to 12 .35 8.8 40 60 7 18 4 9
Central Tube Dielectric MicroUnitube
Diameter Load NoLoad
BendRadius
CableWeight
FiberCount inch mm lb/K-ft kg/km inch cm inch cm
2 to 24 .41 10.3 77 114 8 21 6 15
Central Tube Armored MicroUnitube
Diameter Load NoLoad
BendRadius
CableWeight
Outdoor Fiber
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Tight Buffer Distribution Riser and PlenumSingle Mode (ESMF), Multimode (50µm, 62.5µm), Hybrid
ApplicationsSuitable for both indoor and outdoor use, ideal for interbuilding and transition applications.
Features & BenefitsEasy Cable Installation and Termination• 900µm tight buffered fibers can be directly terminated• Flexible small diameter cables simplify pulling and placement• Color-coded fibers and numbered sub-units simplify identification• Optional interlock armor provides robust protection and one-step installation
Flame-Retardant Safety• Versions for riser (OFNR/FT-4), plenum (OFNP/FT-6) and LSZH• A single cable design can support all structured cabling applications
ApplicationsSuitable for a combination of indoor flame-rated spaces and outdoor aerial lashed, duct and direct buried environments. By enabling placement virtu-ally anywhere in a network, installers can bypass traditional transition points required in many installations and go directly from outside plant to riser shaft.
Optical Fibers
Flexible Buffer Tubes
Water Blocking Binders
Strength Yarns
Flame-Rated Jacket
Ripcord
Features & BenefitsEasy Cable Installation and Termination• Easy installation without the need for a transition point• Ripcord speeds cable entry and outer jacket removal• Strength yarns bend in any direction without memory
ApplicationsSuitable for a combination of indoor flame-rated spaces and outdoor aerial lashed, duct and direct buried environments. By enabling placement virtu-ally anywhere in a network, installers can bypass traditional transition points required in many installations and go directly from outside plant to riser shaft.
Optical Fibers
Flexible Buffer Tubes
Water Blocking Binders
Flame-Rated Jacket
Ripcord
Features & BenefitsEasy Cable Installation and Termination• Easy installation without the need for a transition point• Ripcord speeds cable entry and outer jacket removal• Strength yarns bend in any direction without memory
ShippingandStorage -40°F to 176°F (-40°C to 80°C)Installation 14°F to 176°F (-10°C to 80°C)
Operation -40°F to 176°F (-40°C to 80°C)
Specifi cationsDielectric Single Jacket
Armored Double Jacket Riser
Optical Fibers
Flexible Buffer Tubes
Water Blocking Binders
Ripcord
Armor (corrugated steel)
Flame-Rated Inner Jacket
Flame-Rated Jacket
Strength Yarns
Indoor/Outdoor Fiber
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FiberCount (outer/inner) orNo.ofUnits inch mm lb/K-ft kg/km inch cm inch cm
2 to 36 6 6 .37 9.4 61 91 7 19 4 9
38 to 72 6 12 .44 11.2 79 119 9 22 4 11
74 to 84 7 12 .47 11.9 90 135 9 24 5 12
86 to 96 8 12 .51 13.0 102 153 10 26 5 13
98 to 108 9 12 .54 13.7 116 174 11 27 6 14
110 to 120 10 12 .58 14.7 132 198 11 29 6 15
122 to 132 11 12 .62 15.7 153 229 12 31 6 16
134 to 216 12/6 12 .69 17.5 196 294 14 35 7 18
BendRadius
LSZH Dielectric Single Jacket (OFNR, Low-Smoke)
CableWeight
Load NoLoadFiberCount (outer/inner) orNo.ofUnits inch mm lb/K-ft kg/km inch cm inch cm
2 to 36 6 6 .49 12.4 112 167 10 24.8 5 13
38 to 72 6 12 .56 14.2 137 204 11 28.4 6 15
74 to 84 7 12 .59 14.9 157 234 12 29.8 6 15
86 to 96 8 12 .62 15.7 172 257 12 31.4 6 16
98 to 108 9 12 .66 16.6 190 283 13 33.2 7 17
110 to 120 10 12 .70 17.7 223 333 14 35.4 7 18
122 to 132 11 12 .77 19.4 250 373 15 38.8 8 20
134 to 216 12/6 12 .86 21.6 302 450 17 43.2 9 22
Diameter CableWeight
BendRadius
LSZH Dielectric Double Jacket (OFNR, Low-Smoke)
No.ofBufferTubes FibersperUnit
NoLoadDiameterNo.ofBuffer
Tubes FibersperUnit Load
Load NoLoadFiberCount (outer/inner) orNo.ofUnits inch mm lb/K-ft kg/km inch cm inch cm
2 to 36 6 6 .56 14.2 173 260 11 28 9 22
38 to 72 6 12 .63 16.0 201 301 13 32 9 24
74 to 84 7 12 .66 16.8 218 327 13 34 10 26
86 to 96 8 12 .70 17.8 238 357 14 36 11 37
98 to 108 9 12 .73 18.5 258 387 15 37 11 28
110 to 120 10 12 .77 19.6 286 429 15 39 12 30
122 to 132 11 12 .81 20.6 307 460 16 41 12 31
134 to 216 12/6 12 .93 23.5 346 519 19 47 14 36
Diameter CableWeight
BendRadius
LSZH Armored Double Jacket (OFCR, Low-Smoke)
No.ofBufferTubes FibersperUnit
Indoor/Outdoor Fiber
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Loose Tube Single Jacket, Gel-Free* Riser and PlenumSingle Mode (ESMF), Multimode (50µm, 62.5µm), Hybrid
ApplicationsSuitable for a combination of indoor spaces and outdoor aerial lashed, duct and direct buried environments. By enabling placement virtually anywhere in a network, installers can bypass traditional transition points required in many installations and go directly from outside plant to riser shaft.
Optical Fibers
Gel-Free Flexible Buffer Tubes
Water Blocking Binders
Flame-Rated Jacket
Ripcord
Features & BenefitsEasy Cable Installation and Termination• Gel-free design simplifies access and reduces prep time• Ripcord speeds cable entry and outer jacket removal• Strength yarns bend in any direction without memory
Multi-Purpose Installation and Use• Available with standard, 1G and 10G Ethernet multimode fibers• Interlock armor available
Constructions Dielectric (single and double jacket), armored, interlock armor
FiberCount 6 to 288 fibers (depending on cable type)Options Preconnectorized, interlock armor and specialty designs
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Load NoLoadFiberCount (outer/inner) orNo.ofUnits inch mm lb/K-ft kg/km inch cm inch cm
6 to 60 5 6/12 .42 10.6 68 101 8 21 4 11
72 6 12 .45 11.4 80 120 9 23 5 11
84 7 12 .49 12.3 94 140 10 25 5 12
96 8 12 .53 13.4 111 165 11 27 5 13
108 9 12 .56 14.2 124 185 11 28 6 14
120 10 12 .60 15.1 141 211 12 30 6 15
132 11 12 .63 16.0 165 246 13 32 6 16
144 12 12 .66 16.9 183 273 13 34 7 17
156 to 216 12/6 12 .71 18.0 190 238 15 37 7 19
218 to 288 15/9 12 .82 20.8 254 378 16 42 8 20
Diameter CableWeight
BendRadius
Loose Tube Riser Gel-Free Single Jacket (OFNR)
No.ofBufferTubes FibersperUnit
Loose Tube Plenum Gel-Free Single Jacket (OFNP)
Load NoLoadFiberCount (outer/inner) orNo.ofUnits inch mm lb/K-ft kg/km inch cm inch cm
6 to 60 5 6/12 .37 9.3 55 82 7 19 4 9
72 6 12 .40 10.2 66 99 8 20 4 10
84 7 12 .44 11.1 76 119 9 22 4 11
96 8 12 .48 12.2 98 145 10 24 5 12
98 to 144 12 12 .61 15.6 138 206 12 30 6 14
Diameter CableWeight
BendRadiusNo.ofBuffer
Tubes FibersperUnit
Indoor/Outdoor Fiber
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Loose TubeHarsh Environment, Chemical Resistant, Single/Double and Armored Double JacketsSingle Mode, Multimode (50µm, 62.5µm), Hybrid
ApplicationsHeavy duty protection from harsh chemicals and solvents. Inter and intrabuilding process control, SCADA, chemical plants and airports.
Features & BenefitsRobust Chemical Resistance and Protection• Chemical- and petroleum-resistant outer jacket• Versatile loose tube design and armored option• Optional 1,000 lb. (4,444N) tensile strength for
dielectric/double jacket (DXPCC)
Harsh Environment/Flame Retardant Performance• Meets OFN, OFC (tray) – UL 1581 and IEEE383• A single cable design can support all harsh environment
Features & BenefitsEasy Cable Installation and Termination• 900µm tight buffered fibers can be directly terminated• Flexible small diameter cables simplify pulling and placement• Color-coded fibers and numbered sub-units simplify identification• Optional interlock armor provides robust protection and one-step installation
Flame-Retardant Safety• Versions for riser (OFNR/FT-4), plenum (OFNP/FT-6) and LSZH• Optional indoor/outdoor and specialty versions for applications beyond the office• UL 1666/CSA FT-4 riser• NFPA-262/UL910/CSA FT-6 plenum
Features & BenefitsEasy Cable Installation and Termination• 900µm tight buffered fibers can be directly terminated• Flexible small diameter cables simplify pulling and placement• Color-coded fibers and numbered sub-units simplify identification• Optional interlock armor provides robust protection and one-step installation
Flame-Retardant Safety• Versions for riser (OFNR/FT-4), plenum (OFNP/FT-6) and LSZH• Optional indoor/outdoor and specialty versions for applications beyond the office• UL 1666/CSA FT-4 riser• NFPA-262/UL910/CSA FT-6 plenum
ApplicationsRobust multi-fiber indoor breakout, routing and connectorization.
Features & BenefitsEasy Cable Entry and Termination• 2.5mm units with 900µm tight buffered fibers provide
simple direct field termination• Flexible robust cables simplify pulling and placement• Numbered sub-units simplify identification and routing• Optional interlock armor provides robust protection and one-step installation
Flame-Retardant Safety• Versions for riser (OFNR/FT-4), plenum (OFNP/FT-6) and LSZH• A single cable design can support all structured cabling applications
*Pull Strength
Constructions Jacketed cordage (2.5mm units) with 900µm tight buffered fiber; dielectric and interlock armor
FiberCount 2 to 24 fiberOptions Preconnectorized; 2.5mm units
Features & BenefitsEasy Cable Installation and Termination• 900µm tight buffered fibers can be directly terminated• Flexible small diameter cables simplify pulling and placement• Color-coded fibers and numbered sub-units simplify identification• Optional interlock armor provides robust protection and one-step installation
Flame-Retardant Safety• Versions for riser (OFNR/FT-4), plenum (OFNP/FT-6) and LSZH• Optional indoor/outdoor and specialty versions for applications beyond the office• UL 1666/CSA FT-4 riser• NFPA-262/UL910/CSA FT-6 plenum
Loose Tube Interlock Armor, Riser and PlenumSingle Mode, Multimode, Hybrid
ApplicationsIndoor protective crush resistance and fire safety. Interlocked armor eliminates the need for ductwork or conduit. Cables utilizing this armor option are ideally suited for routing inside plenum areas or in riser shafts.
Outer Jacket (optional)
Indoor Fiber
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FiberCount FibersperUnit in mm lb/K-ft kg/km inch cm inch cm
2 - .52 13.2 119 179 10 26 8 20
4 - .55 14.0 127 190 11 28 8 21
6 - .57 14.5 131 196 11 29 9 22
8 - .57 14.5 134 201 11 29 9 22
10 - .59 15.0 137 205 12 30 9 23
12 - .61 15.5 145 217 12 31 9 23
18 6 .85 21.6 279 419 17 43 13 32
24 6 .85 21.6 270 405 17 43 13 32
30 6 .90 22.9 307 460 18 46 13 34
36 6 .95 24.1 374 560 19 48 14 36
36 12 .96 24.4 374 560 19 49 15 37
48 12 .96 24.4 365 547 19 49 15 37
60 12 1.03 26.2 411 616 20 52 15 39
72 12 1.10 27.9 469 703 22 56 17 42
96 12 1.35 34.3 671 1,006 27 69 20 51
144 12 1.35 34.3 671 1,006 27 69 20 51
Diameter Load NoLoad
BendRadius
CableWeight
Loose Tube Interlock Armor Riser (OFCR FT-4)
FiberCount FibersperUnit in mm lb/K-ft kg/km inch cm inch cm
2 - .43 11.0 120 179 9 22 7 17
4 - .44 11.2 127 190 9 22 7 17
6 - .46 11.6 130 196 9 23 7 17
8 - .46 11.8 135 201 9 24 7 18
10 - .48 12.3 137 205 10 25 7 18
12 - .50 12.7 142 217 10 25 7 19
18 6 .67 16.9 248 419 13 34 10 25
24 6 .67 16.9 248 405 13 34 10 25
30 6 .75 19.1 312 460 15 38 11 29
36 6 .81 20.6 349 560 16 41 12 31
36 12 .83 21.0 349 560 17 42 13 32
48 12 .83 21.0 362 547 17 42 13 32
60 12 .89 22.7 420 616 18 45 13 34
72 12 .95 24.2 537 703 19 48 14 36
96 12 1.10 28.0 760 1,006 22 56 17 42
144 12 1.20 30.6 895 1,006 24 61 18 46
Diameter Load NoLoad
BendRadius
CableWeight
Loose Tube Interlock Armor Plenum (OFCP FT-6)
Indoor Fiber
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Why FutureFLEX? With the onslaught of bandwidth-rich services and technologies, uncertain network growth and the demands of doing more with decreasing budgets, IT and network managers require a flexible infrastructure that responds immediately to growing bandwidth requirements and the demands of quick project turnaround in real-time. They've found their solution with FutureFLEX air-blown fiber.
Conventional cabling infrastructures force IT and facilities managers to make uncertain and costly long-term decisions about what kind of fiber and how much to install for the next five to six years, paralyzing the network by limiting change, consigning today’s capital for tomorrow’s unforeseen projects and risking potential network obsolescence. FutureFLEX empowers network infrastructures with a continuously renewable life cycle. It has become the preferred LAN infrastructure for many of the world’s foremost enterprise networks, including: The Pentagon, CNN, ESPN, Johns Hopkins University, Vancouver International Airport, MGM Grand, Getty Center and many more.
How It WorksUnlike conventional network infrastructures, FutureFLEX’s point-to-point architecture enables any type and amount of fiber to be blown in and blown out anywhere and at any time throughout your campus network in a matter of minutes or hours for fast and easy network upgrades, expansions and reconfigurations, without the investment in dark fiber.
UltimateFlexibillityAt the heart of the FutureFLEX system is an infrastructure of compact tube cable used in place of traditional innerduct. In almost all installations, tube cable is installed with more cells than are currently required to ensure room for expansion.
• Bandwidth-on-demand• Immediate network scalability• Fast and easy network upgrades, expansions and reconfigurations in minutes or hours versus the weeks or
months associated with conventional infrastructures• No disruption to daily operations or the workplace through the elimination of construction work and crews• Quick implementation of bandwidth-rich emerging technologies • Immediate control of nearly unlimited network capacity• Clean and environmentally friendly installation of fiber, eliminating the need for infectious disease and other
health-related regulatory processes• Easy demarcation for classification of network pathways• Pay-as-you-go budget decisions, one project at a time• Project costs that are typically 1/10 of that associated with a conventional infrastructure, thereby yielding