Prysmian, the globally renowned company in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, announces the launch of its revolutionary Sirocco Extreme 864f microduct cable, setting a new standard for innovation in the field. This ground-breaking cable showcases world-record diameters and fiber densities for blown microduct cables.
Sirocco Extreme 864f microduct cable features an impressive 864 fibers within a 9.8mm diameter, providing an unparalleled fiber density of 11.5 fibers per mm2. It is installable into a 12mm duct, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the telecom cable systems industry.
Sirocco Extreme 864f microduct cables
Sirocco Extreme microduct cables employ the BendBrightXS 180µm single-mode bend-insensitive fiber
Prysmian’s Sirocco Extreme microduct cables employ the state-of-the-art BendBrightXS 180µm single-mode (ITU-T G.657.D, G.657.A2) bend-insensitive fiber, ensuring compatibility with existing G.652 fibers and readiness for evolved systems.
Ian Griffiths, Global R&D VP, Telecom Business at Prysmian, said “Microduct cables have become a popular choice for future-fit applications, such as Prysmian unveils innovative breakthrough with Sirocco Extreme 864 fibers long haul Datacenter interconnection, metro and FTTx networks. They enable rapid deployment and provide future proof scalability, and their small footprint also provides sustainability benefits, due to the use of less raw materials.”
BendBrightXS 180µm single-mode bend insensitive fiber
He adds, “Sirocco Extreme microduct cables offer the best available dimensions on the market, as they utilize Prysmian’s BendBrightXS 180µm single-mode bend insensitive fiber, the only true 180µm fiber available on the market today.”
Ian Griffiths continues, “The extreme fiber count and reduced diameter of the Sirocco Extreme microduct cables make installation faster and more cost effective.”
Incorporate Prysmian’s PicoTube technology
The Sirocco Extreme cables incorporate Prysmian’s PicoTube technology
Available in fiber counts ranging from 96 to 864 and conforming to international standards for optical and mechanical performance, the Sirocco Extreme cables incorporate Prysmian’s PicoTube technology, making them up to 25% smaller than previously available microduct cables.
This makes it possible to install more fibers into congested duct space and enables the use of smaller ducts for new installations, resulting in lower installation costs and the use of less raw materials.
Reduce carbon and environmental footprints
Prysmian’s Sirocco Extreme microduct cables not only provide cost savings to telecom network owners and builders, but also enable them to reduce carbon and environmental footprints. By offering reduced diameters and increased fiber densities, Prysmian goes beyond its value chain and continues to demonstrate its commitment to environmentally conscious solutions that avoid emissions.
The Sirocco Extreme product enhancements demonstrates the Group's dedication to responding to evolving market needs, offering a scalable solution that is high-density, physically compact, and easily deployable for future-fit solutions.
