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Cable Models A Comprehensive List with Meanings

2024-11-27 10:26:23    0

As a cable engineer in the telecommunications industry, I have come across various letter representations for cable models. These letters are used to identify different types of cables and their specific characteristics. In this article, I will provide a complete list of letter representations for cable models, along with their meanings.

1. Cable Type

The first aspect to consider when looking at letter representations for cable models is the type of cable. Different letters are used to represent different types of cables, such as:

- A: Aerial Cable

- B: Buried Cable

- C: Central Office Cable

2. Fiber Count

The second aspect to consider is the fiber count of the cable. This refers to the number of individual optical fibers contained within the cable. Some common letter representations for fiber count include:

- S: Simplex (1 fiber)

- D: Duplex (2 fibers)

- Q: Quad (4 fibers)

3. Jacket Material

The third aspect to consider is the jacket material used in the construction of the cable. The jacket provides protection and insulation for the underlying components of the cable. Some common letter representations for jacket material include:

PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride LZSH - Low Smoke Zero Halogen PUR - Polyurethane

4、Special Features or Applications

A – All-Dielectric Self-Supporting (ADSS) – Used in aerial installations where no additional support or messenger wire is required.

D – Distribution – Used primarily in local loop applications where shorter distances are involved.

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