Fiber to the x (FTTX) stands for any broadband network architecture that includes the use of optical fiber for end user lines. FTTx is a generalized term for several configurations of optical fiber cable installation, starting from FTTN (fiber to the neighborhood) and all the way to FTTD (fiber to the desktop).
FTTx networks bring fantastic performance with no bottlenecks that are found in other network types. FTTx opens the door to a whole set of new services for home or business use.
Through its Plug & Play pre-connectorized products, Corning Optical Communications incorporated more innovations than any other manufacturer.
Advantages of Systems with Factory Terminated Solutions:
The combination of higher-performance factory splice and the use of low loss connectors may bring the following main benefits:
- Less skilled labor in the field;
- The implementation cost decreases by reducing the necessary labor and expensive equipment for splicing;
- Shorter servicing time;
- Easy maintenance in the event of failure.
Outdoor Installation Solutions
Central office Point
HDC 3000 Cabinets
- HDC series of racks, subracks and modules
- Modules may be pre-connectorized splitter modules
- Indoor and outdoor versions
- Integrated cable and fiber routing management
- Housing of up to 1440 ports
- 36U, 40U, 45U
Local Convergence Point
OptiTect™ Cabinets
- For housing 144, 288 or 432 fibers, indoor and outdoor solutions
- Completely factory terminated – with no splicing in the cabinet
- Easy connection
- Splitter module installation if necessary
- Feeder and distribution cable terminated for outdoor splicing
- Quick access to fibers for maintenance and testing
OptiTect™ Underground Connectors
- Connectors for up to 144 fibers
- Can support up to 5 splitters 1:32
- Prepared for 12-fibre factory terminated outlet cable and 144-fibre terminated distribution cable
- Alternative for regions where there are no conditions for street cabinets
Network Access Point
OptiSheath™ Connector
- Terminal for mounting in the air, on the wall, support, pole or underground (receptacle/manhole), optimized for fast and simple implementation
- Available with up to 16 OptiFit adaptors (8 on either side)
- Possibility of splitter implementation
OptiSheath™ Multiport Terminal
- Compact-design terminal for mounting in the air, on the wall or underground
- 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 OptiFit adapters for fast and simple connection of user cables
- Equipped with factory terminated fibers on one side
- The cable tail may be in the form of pigtail for splicing in the connector or pre-terminated with an MT connector
FlexNAP Distribution System
- Distribution cable with factory prepared joints
- A 4- to 12-fibre cable is pulled and spliced at each joint
- The end of each fiber is terminated with an OptiTip™ connector, enabling easy connection to multiport terminal
- The cable may be ordered in desired length and with desired number of branches
Indoor Installation Solutions
Corning Ascend™ MDU System
An Evolant® Solution
Corning Optical Communications Evolant® Avantage MDU solution for FTTx networks is specially designed to respond to all challenges of current complex MDU application.
Corning’s advanced portfolio of innovative products and services enables network operators to keep up with the constant advances in technology and to connect end users to the network quickly and efficiently.
ClearCurve™ - Pre-connectorized MDU solution
A systemic solution developed by combining the advantages of factory termination and the new ClearCurve fiber
ClearCurve™ – Specially Designed Cable for Horizontal Distribution
- Cable for horizontal cabling from the floor box to wall-mounted socket
- Outer diameter 4.8 mm
- FRNC jacket for indoor and outdoor applications
- It is not possible to break the fiber
- Excellent performance in nailing and bending without increased weakening
- Handled as copper cable
Basement Box
- Place for terminating factory terminated cables for vertical distribution
- Available in 6, 12, 24- or 48-fibre versions
- Diverse design:
- Distribution cable factory terminated or spliced in the field
- Possibility of splitter implementation
ClearCurve™ – Prepared Cable for Vertical Distribution
- Factory terminated cable for vertical distribution
- Cable design based on micro module technology that minimizes cable diameter
- Factory terminated fiber ends for each floor
- Floor outlets with 2 to 8 connectors
- Factory terminated cable end for basement connection without splicing
- Delivery with protecting sleeves and an extension for pulling
ClearCurve™ – Floor Distribution Box
- For connection of vertical and horizontal distribution cables
- Compact design
- Routing space
- Up to 8 SC or 16 LC connectors
- Up to 20 splices
- Allows the use of factory terminated connectors and connectors for installation in the field or splicing
ClearCurve™ – Wall-mounted Socket
- Home installation from the slot
- Both ends SC-APC terminated
- Available colors: beige, white...
- Various cable dimensions: 2 mm – 4.8 mm
- Sharp 90° bending and simple placement of excess cable without increased weakening
ClearCurve™ – User Termination Cable
- Designed for indoor FTTH applications
- 1 multifunctional box
- Up to 4 splices
- Up to 4 connectors
- Dimensions: 100 x 50 x 30 mm
Services
In addition to its sophisticated products, Corning also provides a wide range of services that guarantee their customers full use of the knowledge and experience that Corning has in the FTTx field.
This way, our customers get not only superior products, but also a complete FTTH solution from a single source.