L-com expands line of IP68, ODVA-compatible, MPO fibre optic, outdoor cable assemblies

The new assemblies are waterproof and dustproof for a wide range of outdoor uses, including broadcast, military ground communications, oil and gas, transport, and renewable energy.

These new ODVA-compatible, fibre optic cable assemblies offer major benefits. They feature a simple bayonet-locking system and are compatible and interchangeable with new or existing ODVA cable deployments. They are easy to install for LTE, fibre to the antenna (FTTA), DAS and mobile cell tower applications, including remote radio unit (RRU) and base band unit (BBU). Options are available for multimode fibre and single mode fibre.

L-com’s new ODVA-compatible, MPO fibre optic cable assemblies exceed the requirements for ODVA. They are outdoor rated with an IP68 designation for reliability in harsh environments. This includes water immersion and an operational temperature range of -40°C (-40F) to +70°C (+158F). The cable jackets are chemical-resistant and have a low-smoke, zero-halogen (LSZH) burn rating.

These fibre optic cable assemblies offer low insertion loss and come in 12-strand fibre or 24-strand fibre and lengths up to 30m (98ft). Also included in the product line are ODVA-compatible, IP68-rated fan-out assemblies with lengths up to 5m (16ft) and IP68 LC connectors with chemical resistance and a superior pull force of 100lbs.

A variety of connector configurations are available, including MPO/UPC, MPO/APC and LC/APC, making the new fibre optic cables applicable to multiple different applications or environments.

“Our new ODVA-compatible, fibre optic cable assemblies offer protection from water and dust for a wide range of outdoor applications. They are compatible with new or existing ODVA cable deployments and are easy to install for LTE, DAS and mobile cell tower applications,” said Tim Houghton, L-com Senior Product Line Manager.