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0.9 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Buffered Fiber Cable

Commscope Premisis Fiber Optic Cable

American Tech Supply carries 0.9 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Buffered Fiber Cable,Commscope Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Buffered Fiber Cable, Low Smoke Fiber Optic Cable. ATS is a telecommunications based national stocking distributor of singlemode fiber optic cable and multimode fiber optic cables ranging from 2 fiber to 264 576 to 744 up to 864 for FTTX applications Our 744 count fiber to 864 count fiber strand to our 264 to 576 count fibers are mostly special order. Please call for lead times. We provide fiber cables from over 15 different manufacturers including Draka, OFS, Belden, AFL , Optical Cable and many more. Our warehouses located on both coasts allow for fast and reliable shipping of fiber optic cables throughout the USA and we also export all over the world. We have almost every type of fiber optic cable made for immediate or for special orders - the fastest turnaround in the industry. We have custom fiber jumpers and fiber assemblies at the USA's best prices as well. Call us today at (866) FIBER-21.

Fiber Optic Cable refers to the complete assembly of fibers, strength members and jacket. Fiber optic cables come in lots of different types, depending on the number of fibers and how and where it will be installed. Choose cable carefully as the choice will affect how easy it is to install, splice or terminate and, most important, what it will cost! We offer COMPLIMENTARY ENGINEERING at no cost for simple questions regarding fiber. For designing fiber networks or FTTH developments please ask for one of our engineers or visit one of our partners at ATEK for further assistance.

0.9 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Buffered Fiber Cable

Part Number- N-001-RF-5K-F09AQ
Material ID: 760010603

N-001-RF-5K-F09BR
Material ID: 760141135

General Specifications
Cable Type	Cordage
Construction Type	Non-armored
Subunit Type	Gel-free
Construction Materials
Fiber Type Solution	LazrSPEED® 550, 50 μm multimode fiber
Total Fiber Quantity	1
Fiber Type	LazrSPEED® 550, 50 μm multimode fiber
Fiber Type, quantity	1
Jacket Color	Aqua
Dimensions
Cable Weight	0.7 lb/kft   |   1.0 kg/km
Diameter Over Jacket	0.90 mm   |   0.04 in
Physical Specifications
Minimum Bend Radius, loaded	5.0 cm   |   2.0 in
Minimum Bend Radius, unloaded	3.0 cm   |   1.2 in
Tensile Load, long term, maximum	20 N   |   4 lbf
Tensile Load, short term, maximum	15 lbf   |   67 N
Vertical Rise, maximum	500.0 m   |   1640.4 ft
Flame Test Specifications
Flame Test Listing	NEC OFNR-LS (ETL) and c(ETL)
Flame Test Method	IEC 60332-3   |   IEC 60754-2   |   IEC 61034-2   |   IEEE 383   |   UL-1666   |   UL-1685
Environmental Specifications
Environmental Space	Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH)
Installation Temperature	-30 °C to +70 °C (-22 °F to +158 °F)
Operating Temperature	-20 °C to +70 °C (-4 °F to +158 °F)
Storage Temperature	-40 °C to +70 °C (-40 °F to +158 °F)
Mechanical Test Specifications
Compression	10 N/mm   |   57 lb/in
Compression Test Method	FOTP-41   |   IEC 60794-1-2, Section 7
Flex	300 cycles
Flex Test Method	IEC 60794-1-2, Section 10   |   FOTP-104
Impact	0.55 ft lb   |   0.74 N-m
Impact Test Method	FOTP-25   |   IEC 60794-1-2, Section 8
Strain	See long term and short term tensile loads
Strain Test Method	FOTP-33   |   IEC 60794-1-2, Section 5
Twist	10 cycles
Twist Test Method	FOTP-85   |   IEC 60794-1-2, Section 11
Environmental Test Specifications
Heat Age	-20 °C to +85 °C (-4 °F to +185 °F)
Heat Age Test Method	Not applicable
Low High Bend	-20 °C to +70 °C (-4 °F to +158 °F)
Low High Bend Test Method	FOTP-28   |   IEC 60794-1-2, Section 28
Temperature Cycle	-20 °C to +70 °C (-4 °F to +158 °F)
Temperature Cycle Test Method	FOTP-3   |   IEC 60794-1-2, Section 22
Qualification Specifications
Cable Qualification Standards	ANSI/ICEA S-83-596-2001   |   Telcordia GR-409-CORE Issue 2

 

 

Low Smoke Zero Halogen Fiber Optic Cable

Fiber Cable Comparison Form Cross Reference Form For Corning- Draka- Berktek and Mohawk Fiber Optic Cables

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Commscope Fiber Cable Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications		Part Number	Description: Please call (866) 342-372Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications For Availability- ATS reserves the right to change or alter any fiber cable part number based on market availability. ATS is not responsible for product being discontinued
Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications		N-00Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications-RF-5K-F09AQ	0.9 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Buffered Fiber Cable
Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications		N-00Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications-RF-5K-F09BK	0.9 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Buffered Fiber Cable
Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications		N-00Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications-RF-5K-F09BL	0.9 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Buffered Fiber Cable
Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications		N-00Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications-RF-5K-F09BR	0.9 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Buffered Fiber Cable
Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications		N-00Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications-RF-5K-F09GR	0.9 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Buffered Fiber Cable
Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications		N-00Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications-RF-5K-F09OR	0.9 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Buffered Fiber Cable
Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications		N-00Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications-RF-5K-F09RD	0.9 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Buffered Fiber Cable
Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications		N-00Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications-RF-5K-F09RS	0.9 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Buffered Fiber Cable
Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications		N-00Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications-RF-5K-F09SL	0.9 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Buffered Fiber Cable
Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications		N-00Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications-RF-5K-F09VI	0.9 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Buffered Fiber Cable
Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications		N-00Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications-RF-5K-F09WH	0.9 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Buffered Fiber Cable
Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications		N-00Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications-RF-5K-F09YL	0.9 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Buffered Fiber Cable
Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications		N-00Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications-RF-5L-X09AQ	0.9 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Buffered Fiber Cable
Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications		N-00Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications-RF-6F-F09OR	0.9 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Buffered Fiber Cable
Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications		N-00Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications-RF-6F-F09SL	0.9 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Buffered Fiber Cable
Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications		N-00Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications-RF-8W-F09YL	0.9 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Buffered Fiber Cable
Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications		N-00Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications-SP-6F-F29OR	2.9 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Simplex Fiber Optic Cable
Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications		N-002-DS-5L-FSUAQ	Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Distribition Fiber Optic Cable, 2 fiber single-unit
Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications		N-002-DS-5L-FSUBK	Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Distribition Fiber Optic Cable, 2 fiber single-unit
Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications		N-002-DS-5M-FSUAQ	Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Distribition Fiber Optic Cable, 2 fiber single-unit
Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications		N-002-DS-6F-FSUOR	Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Distribition Fiber Optic Cable, 2 fiber single-unit
Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications		N-002-DS-8W-FSUYL	Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Distribition Fiber Optic Cable, 2 fiber single-unit
Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications		N-002-DZ-5L-FSUAQ	Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Distribition Fiber Optic Cable, interlocking aluminum armored with low smoke zero halogen riser jacket, 2 fiber single-unit
Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications		N-002-DZ-5M-FSUAQ	Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Distribition Fiber Optic Cable, interlocking aluminum armored with low smoke zero halogen riser jacket, 2 fiber single-unit
Low Smoke Zero Halogen Reinforced Fiber Cable Specifications		N-002-DZ-6F-FSUOR	Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Distribition Fiber Optic Cable, interlocking aluminum armored with low smoke zero halogen riser jacket, 2 fiber single-unit

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Commscope Fiber Cable		Part Number	Description: Please call (866) 342-3721 For Availability- ATS reserves the right to change or alter any fiber cable part number based on market availability. ATS is not responsible for product being discontinued
Specifications Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord- Distribution Fiber Cable-Armored Fiber Cable		N-002-ZC-5L-F16AQ	1.6 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord Cable
Specifications Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord- Distribution Fiber Cable-Armored Fiber Cable		N-002-ZC-5M-F16AQ	1.6 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord Cable
Specifications Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord- Distribution Fiber Cable-Armored Fiber Cable		N-002-ZC-5M-F29AQ	2.9 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord Cable
Specifications Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord- Distribution Fiber Cable-Armored Fiber Cable		N-002-ZC-6F-F16OR	1.6 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord Cable
Specifications Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord- Distribution Fiber Cable-Armored Fiber Cable		N-002-ZC-6F-F29OR	2.9 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord Cable
Specifications Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord- Distribution Fiber Cable-Armored Fiber Cable		N-002-ZC-6F-F29SL	2.9 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord Cable
Specifications Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord- Distribution Fiber Cable-Armored Fiber Cable		N-002-ZC-8W-F16YL	1.6 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord Cable
Specifications Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord- Distribution Fiber Cable-Armored Fiber Cable		N-002-ZC-8W-F29YL	2.9 mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord Cable
Specifications Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord- Distribution Fiber Cable-Armored Fiber Cable		N-004-DS-5L-FSUAQ	Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Distribution Cable, 4 fiber single-unit
Specifications Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord- Distribution Fiber Cable-Armored Fiber Cable		N-004-DS-5L-FSURD	Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Distribution Cable, 4 fiber single-unit
Specifications Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord- Distribution Fiber Cable-Armored Fiber Cable		N-004-DS-5M-FSUAQ	Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Distribution Cable, 4 fiber single-unit
Specifications Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord- Distribution Fiber Cable-Armored Fiber Cable		N-004-DS-6F-FSUOR	Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Distribution Cable, 4 fiber single-unit
Specifications Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord- Distribution Fiber Cable-Armored Fiber Cable		N-004-DS-8W-FSUYL	Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Distribution Cable, 4 fiber single-unit
Specifications Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord- Distribution Fiber Cable-Armored Fiber Cable		N-004-DS-CM-FSUAQ/8W002/5L002	Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Distribution Cable, 4 fiber single-unit
Specifications Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord- Distribution Fiber Cable-Armored Fiber Cable		N-004-DS-CM-FSUOR/8W002/6F002	Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Distribution Cable, 4 fiber single-unit
Specifications Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord- Distribution Fiber Cable-Armored Fiber Cable		N-004-DZ-5L-FSUAQ	Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Distribution Cable, interlocking aluminum armored with low smoke zero halogen riser jacket, 4 fiber single-unit
Specifications Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord- Distribution Fiber Cable-Armored Fiber Cable		N-004-DZ-5M-FSUAQ	Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Distribution Cable, interlocking aluminum armored with low smoke zero halogen riser jacket, 4 fiber single-unit
Specifications Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord- Distribution Fiber Cable-Armored Fiber Cable		N-004-DZ-6F-FSUOR	Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Distribution Cable, interlocking aluminum armored with low smoke zero halogen riser jacket, 4 fiber single-unit
Specifications Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord- Distribution Fiber Cable-Armored Fiber Cable		N-004-DZ-CM-FSUAQ/8W002/5L002	Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Distribution Cable, interlocking aluminum armored with low smoke zero halogen riser jacket, 4 fiber single-unit
Specifications Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord- Distribution Fiber Cable-Armored Fiber Cable		N-004-DZ-CM-FSUOR/8W002/6F002	Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Distribution Cable, interlocking aluminum armored with low smoke zero halogen riser jacket, 4 fiber single-unit
Specifications Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord- Distribution Fiber Cable-Armored Fiber Cable		N-006-DS-5K-FSUAQ	Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Distribution Cable, 6 fiber single-unit
Specifications Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord- Distribution Fiber Cable-Armored Fiber Cable		N-006-DS-5L-FSUAQ	Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Distribution Cable, 6 fiber single-unit
Specifications Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord- Distribution Fiber Cable-Armored Fiber Cable		N-006-DS-5M-FSUAQ	Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Distribution Cable, 6 fiber single-unit
Specifications Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord- Distribution Fiber Cable-Armored Fiber Cable		N-006-DS-6F-FSUOR	Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Distribution Cable, 6 fiber single-unit
Specifications Zero Halogen Riser Zipcord- Distribution Fiber Cable-Armored Fiber Cable		N-006-DS-8W-FSUYL	Low Smoke Zero Halogen Riser Distribution Cable, 6 fiber single-unit

 

Singlemode Fiber Optic Cables FTTX- Fiber To The Home Cable Singlemode Fiber Optic Cable Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Indoor-Outdoor Fiber Optic Cable Tight Buffer Fiber Optic Cable Loose Tube Fiber Optic Cable Breakout Fiber Optic Cable Zipcord Fiber Optic Cable Composite Fiber Optic Cable Ribbon Fiber Optic Cable Armored Fiber Optic Cable Aerial Fiber Optic Cable

Multimode Fiber Optic Cables FTTX- Fiber To The Home Cable Singlemode Fiber Optic Cable Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Indoor-Outdoor Fiber Optic Cable Tight Buffer Fiber Optic Cable Loose Tube Fiber Optic Cable Breakout Fiber Optic Cable Zipcord Fiber Optic Cable Composite Fiber Optic Cable Ribbon Fiber Optic Cable Armored Fiber Optic Cable Aerial Fiber Optic Cable

ST fiber optic patch cable
FC fiber cable assemblies
SC fiber cable assemblies
Biconic fiber assemblies
FDDI cables
SMA fiber assemblies
Escon fiber optics
MTRJ fiber patch cords
MU fiberoptics
FA fibre cables
D4 optical fiber assemblies
E2000 fiber cable assemlbies
MTP optical fiber
MPO optical fiber assemblies
Opti Jack fibre optics Multimode 62.5/125 micron Duplex Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies
Multimode 50/125 micron Duplex Fiber Assemblies
Single-Mode 9/125 micron Duplex Fiber Patch cords and Jumpers
Single-Mode Simplex Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies
Fiber Optic Connectors
Fiber Optic Adapters
Bulk Fiber Optic Cable
Fiber Optic Cables /Fiber Jumpers
Duplex MTRJ-MTRJ Fiber Optic Cable
Duplex MTRJ-SC Fiber Optic Cable
Duplex MTRJ-ST Fiber Optic Cable
Multimode Duplex SC-SC Fiber Optic Cable
Multimode Duplex ST-SC Fiber Optic Cable
Multimode Duplex ST-ST Fiber Optic Cable
Multimode Duplex LC-ST Fiber Optic Cable
Multimode Duplex LC-LC Fiber Optic Cable
Multimode Duplex LC-MTRJ Fiber Optic Cable
Multimode Duplex LC-SC Fiber Optic Cable
Singlemode Duplex SC-SC Fiber Optic Cable
Singlemode Duplex ST-SC Fiber Optic Cable
Singlemode Duplex ST-ST Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies Connectors Description Part Number
ST -ST multi-mode, duplex PC ST/STD-XXX
ST -ST single mode, duplex PC ST/STSD-XXX
ST -SC mm, duplex PC ST/SCD-XXX
ST-SC sm, duplex PC ST/SCSD-XXX
SC-SC mm, duplex PC SC/SCD-XXX
SC-SC sm , duplex PC SC/SCSD-XXX
ST-LC mm, duplex PC ST/LCD-XXX
ST-LC sm, duplex PC ST/LCSD-XXX
SC-LC mm, duplex PC SC/LCD-XXX
SC-LC sm, duplex PC SC/LCSD-XXX
LC-LC mm, duplex PC LC/LCD-XXX
LC-LC sm, duplex PC LC/LCSD-XXX
ST-MTRJ mm, duplex PC ST/MTD-XXX
SC-MTRJ mm, duplex PC SC/MTD-XXX
MTRJ-MTRJ mm, duplex PC MT/MTD-XXX
MTRJ-LC mm, duplex PC MT/LCD-XXXBRIEF OVER VIEW OF FIBER OPTIC CABLE ADVANTAGES OVER COPPER:• SPEED: Fiber optic networks operate at high speeds - up into the gigabits
• BANDWIDTH: large carrying capacity
• DISTANCE: Signals can be transmitted further without needing to be "refreshed" or strengthened.
• RESISTANCE: Greater resistance to electromagnetic noise such as radios, motors or other nearby cables.
• MAINTENANCE: Fiber optic cables costs much less to maintain.
In recent years it has become apparent that fiber-optics are steadily replacing copper wire as an appropriate means of communication signal transmission. They span the long distances between local phone systems as well as providing the backbone for many network systems. Other system users include cable television services, university campuses, office buildings, industrial plants, and electric utility companies.A fiber-optic system is similar to the copper wire system that fiber-optics is replacing. The difference is that fiber-optics use light pulses to transmit information down fiber lines instead of using electronic pulses to transmit information down copper lines. Looking at the components in a fiber-optic chain will give a better understanding of how the system works in conjunction with wire based systems.At one end of the system is a transmitter. This is the place of origin for information coming on to fiber-optic lines. The transmitter accepts coded electronic pulse information coming from copper wire. It then processes and translates that information into equivalently coded light pulses. A light-emitting diode (LED) or an injection-laser diode (ILD) can be used for generating the light pulses. Using a lens, the light pulses are funneled into the fiber-optic medium where they transmit themselves down the line.Think of a fiber cable in terms of very long cardboard roll (from the inside roll of paper towel) that is coated with a mirror.
If you shine a flashlight in one you can see light at the far end - even if bent the roll around a corner.Light pulses move easily down the fiber-optic line because of a principle known as total internal reflection. "This principle of total internal reflection states that when the angle of incidence exceeds a critical value, light cannot get out of the glass; instead, the light bounces back in. When this principle is applied to the construction of the fiber-optic strand, it is possible to transmit information down fiber lines in the form of light pulses.
Multimode cable is made of of glass fibers, with a common diameters in the 50-to-100 micron range for the light carry component (the most common size is 62.5). POF is a newer plastic-based cable which promises performance similar to glass cable on very short runs, but at a lower cost.Multimode fiber gives you high bandwidth at high speeds over medium distances. Light waves are dispersed into numerous paths, or modes, as they travel through the cable's core typically 850 or 1300nm. Typical multimode fiber core diameters are 50, 62.5, and 100 micrometers. However, in long cable runs (greater than 3000 feet [914.4 ml), multiple paths of light can cause signal distortion at the receiving end, resulting in an unclear and incomplete data transmission. The use of fiber-optics was generally not available until 1970 when Corning Glass Works was able to produce a fiber with a loss of 20 dB/km. It was recognized that optical fiber would be feasible for telecommunication transmission only if glass could be developed so pure that attenuation would be 20dB/km or less. That is, 1% of the light would remain after traveling 1 km. Today's optical fiber attenuation ranges from 0.5dB/km to 1000dB/km depending on the optical fiber used. Attenuation limits are based on intended application.The applications of optical fiber communications have increased at a rapid rate, since the first commercial installation of a fiber-optic system in 1977. Telephone companies began early on, replacing their old copper wire systems with optical fiber lines. Today's telephone companies use optical fiber throughout their system as the backbone architecture and as the long-distance connection between city phone systems.Cable television companies have also began integrating fiber-optics into their cable systems. The trunk lines that connect central offices have generally been replaced with optical fiber. Some providers have begun experimenting with fiber to the curb using a fiber/coaxial hybrid. Such a hybrid allows for the integration of fiber and coaxial at a neighborhood location. This location, called a node, would provide the optical receiver that converts the light impulses back to electronic signals. The signals could then be fed to individual homes via coaxial cable.Local Area Networks (LAN) is a collective group of computers, or computer systems, connected to each other allowing for shared program software or data bases. Colleges, universities, office buildings, and industrial plants, just to name a few, all make use of optical fiber within their LAN systems.

Power companies are an emerging group that have begun to utilize fiber-optics in their communication systems. Most power utilities already have fiber-optic communication systems in use for monitoring their power grid systems.