Optical fiber can be classified in various ways based on characteristics such as mode of light, refractive index, and ITU standards.
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has developed a set of standards for optical fibers called the G standards.
According to these standards, fibers are divided into seven categories, with G.652 and G.657 being the most commonly used.
ITU Standard Optical Fibers
- G.651 fiber (multimode graded-index fiber): Ideal for short-distance transmissions in local area networks and FTTH environments.
- G.652 (dispersion-unshifted single-mode fiber): The most widely used single-mode fiber, suitable for various applications.
- G.653 (dispersion-shifted fiber): Once used for long-distance single-channel optical communication systems, now mostly replaced by G.655.
- G.654 (cutoff wavelength-shifted fiber): Offers the lowest attenuation coefficient at 1550nm, used for long-distance transmission.
- G.655 (non-zero dispersion-shifted fiber): An improved version of dispersion shifted fiber, now largely replaced by G.652.D.
- G.656 (low slope non-zero dispersion-shifted fiber): Designed for DWDM systems with strict requirements for dispersion speed.
- G.657 (bend-insensitive fiber): Perfect for FTTH applications, offering excellent performance under bending conditions.
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Choose the right optical fiber for your needs
To help you find the perfect fiber for your network, we’ve summarized the key features of each ITU standard fiber:
- G.651 fiber: Cost-effective for short-distance transmissions up to 500 meters.
- G.652 fiber: Available in four types (A, B, C, and D) with different PMD values and properties.
- G.653 fiber: No longer widely used due to noise-induced nonlinear effects.
- G.654 fiber: Ideal for long distances, with the lowest attenuation coefficient at 1550nm.
- G.655 fiber: Suppressed four-wave mixing, but now mostly replaced by G.652.D.
- G.656 fiber: Ensures transmission performance over a wider wavelength range in DWDM systems.
- G.657 fiber: Offers a minimum bend radius of 5-10mm and superior performance in FTTH applications.
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