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B r o a d c a s t

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Optical Cable Corporation’s broad range of Fiber Optic Broadcast Cables are specifically designed for real-time transmission of high definition broadcast signals. Our Field Broadcast cables repeatedly withstand the abuse associated with the extreme demands in rapid deployment and retrieval applications.

Our stadium and arena cables are optimized to withstand the rigors of installation challenges such as difficult cable pulls, high tensile loading, and severe crush occurrences.

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Distribution Field Broadcast Cables

Breakout Field Broadcast Cables

Composite Broadcast Cables

Compact, lightweight cable design with the highest strength-to-weight ratio

Most rugged cable design with individual subcables for optimum fiber protection

Cable construction provides the convenience of having both fiber and copper within one cable jacket

Outdoor, field proven cables are easily deployed and retrieved •for remote news gatherings and sporting events

Water-resistant and UV-resistant for extreme environments•

Lightweight Riser and Plenum cables are ideally suited for •stadium and arena venues for video-on-demand applications when flame ratings are required

Interlocking armor cable options also available for stadium and •arena venues

High tensile load rating for quick deployment and retrieval•

Excellent crush resistance to withstand crowd and vehicle traffic•

Cables are suitable for use with single, as well as multi- •channel connectors

Helically stranded cable core for flexibility, survival in difficult •pulls, and excellent mechanical protection for the optical fibers

Distribution and Breakout Broadcast fiber optic cables are •immune to electro-magnetic and radio frequency interference

2 to 24 fibers, higher fiber counts are available on request•

Custom designed Composite cables in a variety of •configurations to meet the connector, cable size and electrical performance requirements

Flexible and deployable Composite Broadcast cables•

Broadcast cables made in a variety of colors for easy •identification or to blend in to the environment

OCC also offers: •

Broadcast cables pre-spooled on deployable reels for a •ready-to-use product

Broadcast cables can be pre-terminated with single fiber or •ruggedized multi-channel connectors upon request

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Stadium Application Stadium Infrastructure

Installed Cable

HD Camera

HD/SDI Camera

WallBox

Installed Cable

HD/SDI

Fiber Optic Cable

Outside Broadcast Truck

Stadium Application Stadium Infrastructure

Installed Cable

HD Camera

HD/SDI Camera

WallBox

Installed Cable

HD/SDI toFiber Converter

HD/SDI

Fiber Optic Cable

Fiber Optic Cable

Outside Broadcast Application

Outdoor Cable

SD Camera

HD Camera

Tactical Connectors

Converter

Tactical ConnectorsReel

Tactical Connector

Tactical Connector

Tactical Connector

Tactical Connector

Outdoor Cable

Outside Broadcast VanReel

Reel

Reel

Stadium Application Stadium Infrastructure

Installed Cable

HD Camera

HD/SDI Camera

WallBox

Installed Cable

HD/SDI

Fiber Optic Cable

Outside Broadcast Truck

Stadium Application Stadium Infrastructure

Installed Cable

HD Camera

HD/SDI Camera

WallBox

Installed Cable

HD/SDI toFiber Converter

HD/SDI

Fiber Optic Cable

Fiber Optic Cable

Outside Broadcast Application

Outdoor Cable

SD Camera

HD Camera

Tactical Connectors

Converter

Tactical ConnectorsReel

Tactical Connector

Tactical Connector

Tactical Connector

Tactical Connector

Outdoor Cable

Outside Broadcast VanReel

Reel

Reel

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cable applIcatIons

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Optical Cable Corporation reserves the right to change this specification without prior notification.

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Cable Characteristics: Field Broadcast B-Series Breakout Riser Cables

*62.5 µm multimode fiber. Specifications vary by fiber type. Installation loads in excess of 2,700 N (600 lbs.) are not recommended. Other fiber counts available upon request.For cable characteristics of Riser and Plenum cables, see the Indoor/Outdoor section of our catalog.

Cable Characteristics: Field Broadcast D-Series Distribution Riser Cablesfiber count diameter

mm (in)Weight

kg/km (lbs/1,000')Installation

tensile load n (lbs)

operational tensile load

n (lbs)

Minimum Bend radius Installation

cm (in)

Minimum Bend radius operational

cm (in)

2 5.0 (0.20) 21 (14) 1,800 (400) 600 (130) 8.0 (3.1) 4.0 (1.6)

4 5.5 (0.22) 27 (18) 1,800 (400) 600 (130) 8.8 (3.5) 4.4 (1.7)

6 6.0 (0.24) 32 (22) 1,800 (400) 600 (130) 9.6 (3.8) 4.8 (1.9)

8 6.5 (0.26) 37 (25) 1,800 (400) 600 (130) 10.4 (4.1) 5.2 (2.0)

10 6.5 (0.26) 37 (25) 2,100 (470) 700 (160) 10.4 (4.1) 5.2 (2.0)

12 6.5 (0.26) 36 (24) 2,100 (470) 700 (160) 10.4 (4.1) 5.2 (2.0)

18 7.5 (0.30) 49 (33) 2,400 (540) 800 (180) 12.0 (4.7) 6.0 (2.4)

24 8.5 (0.33) 56 (38) 3,000 (670) 1,000 (220) 13.6 (5.4) 6.8 (2.7)

fiber count diameter mm (in)

Weight kg/km (lbs/1,000')

Installation tensile load

n (lbs)

operational tensile load

n (lbs)

Minimum Bend radius Installation

cm (in)

Minimum Bend radius operational

cm (in)

2 6.5 (0.26) 36 (24) 2,200 (490) 550 (120) 10.4 (4.1) 5.2 (3.2)

4 7.5 (0.30) 47 (32) 2,200 (490) 550 (120) 12.0 (4.7) 6.0 (2.4)

6 8.5 (0.33) 56 (37) 2,400 (540) 600 (130) 13.6 (5.4) 6.8 (2.7)

8 10.0 (0.39) 75 (51) 3,200 (720) 800 (180) 16.0 (6.3) 8.0 (3.1)

10 11.5 (0.45) 100 (67) 4,000 (900) 1,000 (220) 18.4 (7.4) 9.2 (3.6)

12 11.0 (0.43) 88 (59) 4,800 (1,080) 1,200 (270) 17.6 (6.9) 8.8 (3.5)

18 13.5 (0.53) 138 (93) 7,200 (1,620) 1,800 (400) 21.6 (8.5) 10.8 (4.3)

24 14.5 (0.57) 150 (101) 9,600 (2,160) 2,400 (540) 23.2 (9.1) 11.6 (4.6)

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Ordering Information

digit no:

X K B9

1 – 2 Distribution Series Ultra-Fox™ = DX; Breakout Series Ultra-Fox™ = BX3 – 5 Fiber count: (See Cable Characteristics Chart) = 002 – 024 6 Jacket type: Tactical Polyurethane = C Flame Retardant Tactical Polyurethane = V Zero Halogen Polyurethane = G7 – 9 Fiber type: (See Laser Ultra-FoxTM Fiber Table)10 250 micron fiber with 900 micron tight buffer = 911 Standard Jacket Color: Black = K12 Rating: Broadcast = B

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

12 fiber breakout cable using bend insensitive single mode fiber, black jacket –example:

B X 0 1 2 C S L A 9 K B

Laser Ultra-Fox™ Fiber Performance

* For backward compatibility to LED based systems, overfilled launch (OFL)

^ 1310 nm CWDM lasers (10GBASE-LX4)1 Reach assuming 3.0 dB maximum cabled attenuation at 850 nm and 1.3 dB total connection and splice loss2 Supports 220 meter 10GBASE-LRM distance, or 300 meter 10GBASE-LRM distance with 300 meter capable equipment3 3.5/1.5 dB/km maximum

attenuation applies for DX-Series cables greater than 36 fibers, and for all DX-Series cables with armor (corrugated steel tape or interlocked armor) or any other secondary outer jacketing

4 10 km for 1310 nm 1000BASE-LH, and 5 km for 1310 nm 1000BASE-LX

5 10 km for 1310 nm 10GBASE-LR, and 40 km for 1550 nm 10GBASE-ER

6 Typical Mode Field Diameter at 1310 nm

note: many other fiber types, fiber bandwidth, and attenuation performances are available.

fiber code

core/claddingdiameter (µm)

Wavelength(nm)

Industry standard

designation

gigabitethernet

distance (m)

10-gigabitethernet

distance (m)

Maximum cabledattenuation

(dB/km)

Minimum laserBandwidth(Mhz-km)

Minimum ledBandwidth*(Mhz-km)

Wls 62.5/125Standard

(850/1310) OM1ISO/IEC 11801

300/600 33/300^ 3.5/1.5 220/500 200/500

WlX 62.5/125XL

(850/1310) OM1ISO/IEC 11801

500/1000 33/300^ 3.0/1.0 385/500 200/500

als 50/125Standard

(850/1310) OM2ISO/IEC 11801

600/600 82/300^ 3.5/1.5 510/500 500/500

alX 50/125XL

(850/1310) OM2ISO/IEC 11801

750/600 150/300^2 3.0/1.03 950/500 700/500

alt 50/125(300 meter 10-GbE)

(850/1310) OM3ISO/IEC 11801

1000/600 300/300^2 3.0/1.03 2000/500 1500/500

ale 50/125(550 meter 10-GbE)

(850/1310) OM3ISO/IEC 11801

1040/600 5501/300^2 3.0/1.03 4700/500 3500/500

slX 96 /125Low Water Peak

Single-mode

(1310/1550) ITU-T G.652.D 5 km4 10 km5 0.5/0.5 — —

sla 96 /125Bend-Insensitive

Single-mode

(1310/1550) ITU-T G.657.AITU-T G.652.D

5 km4 10 km5 0.5/0.5 — —

slB 96 /125Bend-Insensitive

Single-mode

(1310/1550) ITU-T G.657.A & BITU-T G.652.D

5 km4 10 km5 0.5/0.5 — —

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