wiredInUSA April 2017

The Reviews distinguish top products and solutions available within the optical networking industry, as determined by a panel of third- party judges including industry executives and analysts, developers and journalists. The 2017 program has recognized Corning Optical Fiber and Cable’s MiniXtend cables, combining Corning’s micro cabling solution with its time-saving binderless FastAccess technology. Designed for installation in microduct systems using air-assisted installation methods, the cables are up to 50 percent smaller than standard loose tube cables, and offer high fiber counts in a small footprint. FastAccess technology eliminates the use of a binder, waterblocking yarns and tapes, and is said to enable up to 70 percent faster cable access and reduced risk of buffer tube damage. “On behalf of the Lightwave Innovation Reviews, I would like to congratulate Corning on their score,” said Rob Stuehrk, Lightwave Group publisher. “The judges noted the MiniXtend cable’s small diameter was particularly noteworthy and beneficial to users. One of the judges commented that duct space is rapidly vanishing, in no small part because installing new duct is becoming cost - and regulation - prohibitive. The ability to fit 144 fibers into 8.1mm bodes well for the MiniXtend cable and, of course, for the organizations that use it.” Lightwave Innovation

Micro cabling receives recognition

17

wiredInUSA - April 2017