Not All Fiber Coatings Are Created Equal

Today’s optical fiber networks are expected to last as many as 20-30 years in the field, while handling increasingly greater through-put demand. Because fiber coatings play an important role in protecting fiber from environmental field stresses as well as ensuring signal reliability, fiber coating quality is a key consideration in assessing the long-term reliability of any network. Sub-standard coatings can put fiber networks at risk of systemic failures that can cost large amounts time and money to rectify.

The Right Choice: DeSolite Supercoatings™

DeSolite Supercoatings™ from DSM are the newest generation of optical fiber coatings, engineered for greater signal reliability through improved microbend sensitivity, and more robust field performance, especially in temperature extremes. These advance materials are protecting today’s network investments with the following performance properties:

• Superior low microbend performance, from -60ºC to 85ºC
• Low attenuation
• High reliability in temperature extremes, especially low-temperature environments