Device Type: OM3 Multimode Fibre Optic Cable / Patch Cord / Pigtail
Part Number/SKU: Varies by product type (e.g., GN-MM-OM3-LT-CST-(ZZ)C for CST armoured loose tube; see product family below)
Brand: Giganet
Fibre Type: OM3 Multimode (MMF), 50/125 µm
Jacket Colour: Aqua (OM3 standard)
Core Size: 50 µm core / 125 µm cladding
Wavelength: 850 nm (optimal performance) and 1300 nm
Maximum Attenuation: 3.0 dB/km at 850 nm / 1.0 dB/km at 1300 nm
Bandwidth: 2000 MHz·km (at 850 nm); supports 1G/10G/40G/100G MMF connections
Connector Types: LC, SC, ST, FC (varies by product)
Polish Type: UPC (Ultra Physical Contact) on LC and SC assemblies
Insertion Loss: ≤ 0.3 dB (typical); ≤ 0.5 dB (maximum)
Return Loss: ≥ 30 dB (minimum); PC ≥ 45 dB, UPC ≥ 55 dB, APC ≥ 60 dB
Cable Construction Options:- Tight Buffered: 900 µm tight buffered fibres for fast field installations; LSZH outer sheath; aramid yarn tensile elements; all-dielectric construction (no grounding required)
- Loose Tube (Unarmoured): Gel-filled loose buffer tubes with Thixotropic Jelly; FRP central strength member; water-swellable tape; UV-stabilized LSZH outer sheath
- Central Tube CST Armoured: Corrugated steel tape armouring for rodent and mechanical protection; gel-filled loose tubes; FRP rods embedded in outer sheath; UV-stabilized HDPE outer sheath
- Multi Loose Tube CST Armoured: S-Z stranded loose tubes; gel-filled; corrugated steel tape armouring; dry cable core with water-swellable tape; UV-stabilized HDPE inner and outer sheaths
Armoured Patch Cords (Special Variant):- Double armoured with steel tape (crush resistance) and steel mesh (tensile strength)
- Suitable for harsh environmental conditions without additional protection
- Applications: industrial environments, outdoor-to-indoor telecom networks, FTTX, FTTH, CCTV
Environmental & Safety:- LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) jacket options available
- PVC jacket options available
- RoHS, REACH & SvHC Compliant
- Bend Insensitive: Allows 7.5 mm bending radius (4× more flexible than standard 50 µm fibre)
Compliance Standards: IEC, EIA-TIA, Telcordia, ISO/IEC 11801, TIA/EIA-568, TIA 568-C.3 / 604-10 / 492AAAC, UL910, CE, RoHS
Pigtails: Available in ST, SC, and LC variants; individually tested and certified; supplied with test certificate
Applications: Telecommunications networks, Local Area Networks (LANs), Storage Area Networks (SANs), Data Centers, CATV, Fibre To The Home (FTTH), Fibre to the Desk (FTTD), Fibre optic sensors, Test equipment, CCTV security networks, 10Gbps Ethernet (10GBASE-SR), 1000Base-SX, 10Gbase-LRM transceivers
Key Specs: Giganet OM3 Multimode Fibre Optic Cables, 50/125 µm, Aqua Jacket, 850/1300 nm, ≤3.0/1.0 dB/km Attenuation, 2000 MHz·km Bandwidth, LC/SC/ST/FC Connectors, UPC Polish, ≤0.3 dB Insertion Loss, ≥30 dB Return Loss, Tight Buffered & Loose Tube Options, CST Armoured & Unarmoured Variants, LSZH/PVC Jacket, RoHS/REACH/SvHC Compliant, IEC/EIA-TIA/Telcordia Standards, Supports 1G/10G/40G/100G
Usage: Data Center Backbone & Cross-Connects, Enterprise LAN & SAN Infrastructure, Telecom Central Offices, FTTX/FTTH Deployments, Industrial & Harsh Environment Installations (Armoured), CCTV & Security Networks, High-Speed Ethernet (10GBASE-SR), Fibre Patching & Pigtailing
