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The new Cat.6 hybrid cable from Draka ▲ ▲

Universal Cabling (UC) brand. In addition to the four pairs, the fibre optic cable in this case is the central element. To meet the demand for reduced bending radii in the closer confines of buildings, only single-mode Draka fibres complying with ITU-T standard G.657.B are applied. Draka’s BendBright-XS fibres is 100 times higher than that of standard single-mode fibres. They are fully backward compatible with existing fibres complying with ITU-T G.652.D as currently used in many FTTH installations. Draka’s established BendBright family of products is 100% compliant with G.652, the most deployed single-mode optical fibre worldwide. These bend insensitive fibres are manufactured using Draka’s proprietary Plasma Chemical Vapor Deposition (PCVD). They offer leading- edge bending behaviour in an all-solid glass design together with homogeneity, tight parameter distributions, very low splice losses, straightforward connections and premium attenuation values at any wavelength. Draka Holdings NV –The Netherlands Fax : +31 2056 89899 Email : info@draka.com Website : www.draka.com The bend-insensitivity of

Draka Communications has launched a Cat.6 cable containing a copper core and four optical fibres that are integrated into the outer diameter of the cable. A new Cat.7 hybrid cable is also available. Originally designed for the Scandinavian FTTH market, the new cable core consists of a U/UTP Cat.6 design with an additional slot. Within the fifth slot is a 1.8mm thick fibre optic cable with four BendBright-XS fibres. When upgrading to FTTH con- nectivity, a ripcord allows the fibre component to be easily detached from the copper data cable to be mounted into a patch panel or a termination box. Optionally, the new cable is also available with respective connectors or termination boxes already assembled. Many telecommunication companies are investing in new FTTH networks that will eventually lead to a growing need for fibre optic cables within buildings. Scandinavia has passed the first regulation stipulating that within new buildings, or for renovated residential buildings, a fibre optic termination is obligatory. Cable solutions for high-end applications used in other European markets such as Cat.7 S/FTP are also part of Draka’s product range. The other new cable core consists of a proven Cat.7 S/FTP design of the Draka

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