The way forward with fibre –

Gianluca Musetti

Business Development Manager South East Europe

The future

ABF

Optical cables

Optical fibre

Where are we now

The way forward with fibre

Other S-M = utility, railway, highway, government, military, premises, etc.

Other local tel. =CO trunks, metro rings, business/office parks, CLEC, etc.

Fiber Installed Base (Global)Source: KMI Research/ Draka

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Where are we now?

Trend for multimode optical fibre volume ....

LAN MAN Datacenter World

Multimode optical fibre (fkm) forecast vs actual (fkm)

Standards, standards, standards

How did we get here…….

147 m of fiber optic connection x person per Planet !!!

Ros Neat is the chair of the UK group for optical fibre and cable (BSI) and is chair of the international group for optical cable (IEC)

Optical fibre standards

Brand-Rex passionately believes in the value of standards to provide a reliable baseline for the industry and actively participates in 12 groups in the field of fibre optics

BSI (5) Cenelec (3)

IEC (4)

The way forward with fibre

ITU-T Recommendations for glass optical fibre

ITU-TInternational Telecommunication Union - Telecommunication Standardization Sector (www.itu.int)

G.651.1 sono le più recenti raccomandazioni per le fibre Multimodali

G.652 A Raccomandazioni Standard Monomodali G.652 B Raccomandazioni Standard Monomodali G.652 C Raccomandazioni Standard Monomodali G.652 D le più recenti indicazioni sulle fibre monomodali

G.653, A and B, Fibre ottiche Monomodali dispersion shifted (per operare a 1550nm)

G.654, A and B, e C Fibre ottiche Monomodali Usate nel Far East

G.655 (C, D E) inventate per la techDWDM (dense wavelength division multiplexing) nel campo 1550nm

G.656 inventate per la tech DWDM (dense wavelength division multiplexing) nel campo 1550nm

G.657 A, B Fibre ottiche Monomodali con una ridotta attenuazione anche con curvature eccessive

35 Type of optical fibers specified by IEC and CENELEC The most important fiber for our market are -10 e le -50

Graded index multimode

Step index multimode

Plastic clad glass

MultimodePlastic

Singlemode

Intraconnect

Singlemode

IEC International Electrotechnical Commission (www.iec.ch )

IEC/Cenelec EN 60793 -

ITU-T Type Cabled optical fibre

Application

10 - A1a.1 G.651.1 Multimode 50/125 OM2 Access network, GbitE

10 - A1a.2 - Multimode 50/125 OM3 10GbitE

10 - A1a.3** - Multimode 50/125 OM4** ??

10 - A1b - Multimode 62.5/125 OM1 GbitE

50 - B1.1 G.652B Singlemode OS1 Up to 2km

50 - B1.3* G.652D Singlemode OS1/OS2* Over 2km

50 - B6_a* G.657A Singlemode OS1/OS2** ??

Optical fibres used within structured cabling

* Newest optical fibre standards & **in development

dB/km

nm

G.652.D

1260/1310 nm CWDM 1625 nm

G.652.B

Brand-Rex G.652D Low water Peak fibreWider wavelength window of operation for coarse wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM) applications

Lower nominal mode field diameter for improved bending performance

Fibre coating improvements for brighter more distinguishable fibre colours

Standard in all B

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ITU-T G.657 SERIES G: TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS AND MEDIA, DIGITAL SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS

Transmission media characteristics – Optical fibre cables

Characteristics of a bending loss insensitive single mode optical fibre and cable for the access network

New ITU-T optical fibre recommendation G.657

G.657 B

10 turns 30mm diameter

0.03 dB at 1550 nm and 0.1 dB at 1625 nm

1 turn 20mm diameter

0.1 dB at 1550 nm and 0.2 dB at 1625 nm

1 turn 15 mm diameter

0.5 dB at 1550 nm and 1.0 dB at 1625 nm

Macrobend loss for G652D, G657A and G657B

G.657 A

10 turns 30mm diameter,

0.25 dB at 1550 nm and 1.0 dB at 1625 nm

1 turn 20mm diameter

0.75 dB at 1550 nm and 1.5 dB at 1625 nm

G.652 D

100 turns 60mm diameter,

1.0 dB at 1625 nm

New singlemode fibre G.657A/G.657B

Bending loss insensitive single mode optical fibre

The core region of the optical fibre is designed to tightly guide the light

G.657A – Beneficial for pigtails and patchcords in a confined space and to protect the network from potential signal loss caused by accidental tight bends

G.657B - Beneficial (in & near the exchange) for long distance applications using high power (Raman) lasers to minimise the risk of high power damage

RISKThe life time of the optical fibre can be compromised when it is held in a tight bend due to the tension on the outer surface of the optical fibre

G.657B It is our future …… (indoor application )

We tested two zip cable ( patch cable) G652D and the new one G657B

The way forward with fibre

IEC and Cenelec specifications for optical fibre cables

General requirements

Test methods

Indoor cables

Outdoor cables

Aerial cables

Air blown cabling

IEC International Electrotechnical Commission (www.iec.ch )

Application space for air blown optical fibre cables

Brand-Rex Focus

“To be recognised as a leader in providing innovative installation solutions that will allow broadband access, via fibre optic technologies, to overcome many of the perceived cost barriers that exist today”

Broadband Explosion…………..

Today's communication networks carry more information at higher speeds than ever before, the needs for tomorrow will be even more demanding. The technology to meet these needs is changing and the use of optical fibre in metropolitan and access networks is growing rapidly.

The Complete Solution

Blolite+ is an integrated solution for the provision of air blown fibre infrastructures in the telecom outside plant arena.

Blolite+ is a trademark of Brand-Rex and the system is being jointly marketed by Brand-Rex

The joint approach enables customers to purchase an integrated system safe in the knowledge of system compatibility and performance.

Air Blown Fibre

Air blown fibre technology is a patented alternative to traditional

methods of installing a means of transmission into datacom /

telecom networks.

The patent is held by British Telecom and licensed to installers

through various sources.

The technology uses compressed air to lift and carry cables into

preinstalled ducts using specialist equipment and modified cables.

Benefits of a Micro Ducted Air Blown Fibre System

Using an micro ducted air blown fibre solution such as Blolite+ offers the investor a highly flexible and easily up-gradeable ducted network which can be simply populated with fibre as network demand dictates.

Throughout the life of the network the system remains flexible due to its modular format, offering the ability for structured investment in service as subscriber demand increases

“A future proof fibre on demand network”

Why Blolite+

Blolite+ has been developed specifically for the telecom outside plant environment, all products are designed to fit the system perfectly ensuring a future proof, modular and flexible telecom metro or access network which is both reliable and cost effective.

“BRAND –REX is the only manufacturer able to produce ABF technology for Outside plant and INSIDE Building application!!!!”

Market Opportunity - Connection Technology

Technology Penetration Rates( Graph show method of final connection, deep fibre infrastructure will be used in most circumstances )

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Market Sectors

The Blolite+ Air Blown Fibre Infrastructure Solution will offer

quantifiable benefits to the asset owners in the following network

situations

Provision of Point to Point ConnectionsFor enterprises wishing to link buildings and provide an extension to their existing LAN.

For Enterprises wishing to have fixed links to carrier networks.

Provision of Campus IntranetFor enterprises wishing to create or upgrade a LAN environment within a

geographically bounded area.

Provision of Fibre To The Kerb / Fibre To The HomeFor carriers wishing to provide a fibre on demand infrastructure for the provision of

broadband service to small / medium enterprise or residential subscribers in an

unbounded geographic area.

Blolite+ - Deep Fibre Deployment Model

Blolite+ offers the ability to adopt the deferred cost benefit in deep fibre applications, by installing duct only on day one. The opportunity is equally valid for non air blown fibre access delivery networks, providing the ability to deliver fibre to distribution points.

Blolite+ - Access Deployment Model

The access network is where Blolite+ delivers the clearest savings, demonstrated later in this presentation. The opportunity exists for either single MultiDuct products laid to the distribution point or a diminishing count multiway MultiDuct product. Both systems deliver quantifiable savings on both day one costs and ultimate cost irrelevant of market penetration, although the greatest saving are made on lower penetration levels.

Benefits of Blolite+Deferred Infrastructure Material Cost

When considering total unique infrastructure material costs, the use of

Blolite+ can return up to 75% reduction on day one investment.

The saving is achieved through the installation of only a duct

infrastructure on day one and then the subsequent supply of fibre as

network connections dictate.

Benefits of Blolite+

Reduced Cost Per Home Connected

When considering the unique infrastructure material cost per home connected, the use of Blolite+ can return savings of up to 49% once 35% connection of home passed is achieved and 27% once 65% connection penetration is achieved.

Even when 100% connection to an installed Blolite+ infrastructure is achieved the material costs are 0.5% lower than traditional methods.

Benefits of Blolite+

Increased Ability to Connect

The Blolite+ system offer the opportunity to connect subscribers where it would not other wise be environmentally or economically viable. Through the use of no dig solutions to bypass physical or environmental obstacles.

AIR Blown Fiber = Business Continuity ......

Blolite and MicroBlo(Blolite+) technology ..complete system solution

Air Blown Fibre

• Brand-Rex pioneered world’s first air blown fibre system – Blolite in partnership with BT over 20 years ago.

• Low cost micro-duct infrastructure deployed to support simple and speedy fibre deployment using compressed air installation system

• Allows networks to be easily and cost-effectively grown and upgraded over time with zero disruption to building infrastructure

• Rapid network recovery in the event of mechanical damage

EN 60793-2-10, -50

Core Glass

PTFE BlowableCoatingBufferCoating

PrimaryCoatingCladdingGlass

Single Blown FibreThe optical fibre used for single fibre blowing takes standard single or multimode fibre and applies a unique and highly advanced coating to enhance ‘blowability’. Up to 8 single fibres can be blown into a 5.00mm duct over a distance of 500m, into Brand-Rex MicroDuct product and using the Brand-Rex IM2000 Blow Head. Blolite+ single blown fibres are suitable for use in either single circuit or single element fibre management product.

Guardare al futuro

FTTH we have the solution .....!!!

3mm MicroDuct

3mm Microdotto rivoluzionario

The 3mm single duct could be used like single way or multiduct19w3, 7w3, 1w3

• Indoor Outdoor application• Multitennant

• Low air pressure requested • Small space requested

• 7 way 5/3.5 • 84 fibre• 224 kg/km• Diameter ~ 19 mm• Indoor fire performance

• 19 way 3/2.1• 152 fibre• 165 kg/km• Diameter ~ 18 mm• Indoor fire performance

3mm Microdotto rivoluzionario

3mm Microdotto rivoluzionario

3mm Microdotto rivoluzionario

Fibre Installation - IM2000

Distanze di soffiaggio

300m

500m

1000m

5mm.

8mm.

600m

Blown speed …..40m/min …..

Blolite+ Product Family

Blolite+ Product Range - Duct

The Blolite+ duct product range has been developed for use in a variety of environments, from the BOP (Bytes in Old Pipes) duct products designed for installation into existing sewer pipes to standard duct products for pulling or blowing into either subducts or direct burial applications

The standard product range has two construction variants, both with a LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene) outer jacket. The basic product (STD) has an aluminium / polyethylene moisture barrier and the fully water blocked (WB) product, which is non metallic, has water-swellable tape and yarns to meet the system spec. for water penetration.

Blolite+ Product Range - Duct

Blolite+ Product Range - FibreMicroCable

To facilitate the increase of fibre density in an air blown fibre infrastructure Brand-Rex have developed a range of micro design loose tube optical cables. These MicroCables are available in 2.50mm, 4.00mm and 6.00mm versions, offering up to 96 fibres in the 7.2mm version.

The MicroCables have been designed for installation into Brand-Rex MicroDuct products using the Brand-Rex IM3000 Blow Head. The MicroCables are based around standard loose tube optical cable designs and offer excellent mechanical, physical and environmental performance, meeting most IEC standards for optical cables.

MicroBloTM An extended range of MicroBloTM cables

• MicroCables from 2 to 96 fibres in three sizes

• Allowing the network designer to have greater flexibility in planning for short distance urban or long distance remote rural locations

• Protected microducts from single way to 24 way in constructions for direct burial, direct install and indoor environments

• The cable can now be taken from outside routes

into a termination point inside the building

• defer & distribute costs • future proofing / ease of upgrade • flexibility • security • ease of repair

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Blolite+ Product Range - Fibre

Blolite+ Product Range - Accessories

The Blolite+ system has a range of system tested accessories. These accessories include pneumatic connectors, end stops and sealing elements for MicroDucts. Tooling for working with ducts and cables is also available from Brand-Rex.

Blolite+ Product Range - Equipment

The installation of MicroCables is carried out with the Brand-Rex IM3000 blowing head available uniquely to Brand-Rex licensed Blolite+ installers.

The IM3000 is capable of installing the microcables up to 1,000m in two directions and can achieve greater installation distances by cascading multiple units.

The IM3000 comes with fittings for all three standard MicroCable variants.

Blolite+ Installers

The Blolite+ system is installed by a network of licensed and qualified installers trained by Brand-Rex in the use of air blown technology.

Civils installation are can either be carried out by standard civil engineering contractors or by Brand-Rex

Optimising installation distance

A straight microduct installation gives the longest blowing distance

Bends in the route reduce blowing distance

Plan the network with access points to allow onward blowing to achieve the full distance

>1km fig 8 <500m &12 bends

Tests at Brand-Rex in different routes with the same cable and microduct

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FTTH (fibre to the house/ MDU)

Multi dwelling unit

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Or desk/cubicle

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Splice closure72 splices

72 fibre cableSplice closure

72 splices24 fibre cable

x3Splice closure24 splices x 3

2 fibre cable x 36

A B C

House

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MCSplice closure

72 splices12 way protected microducts x 3 with two

fibres in each

Microduct connection box x

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1 way protected microduct x 12 x 3 with 2

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House

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Connecting fibre from the node to the house

a) cable and splicing

b) blown fibre and no splices

In the pipe line – rugged microduct connectivity and fibre termination boxes and new optical fibre face plate

Internal/external Micro Unitube cable Up to 4 fibres, Layer of non metallic strength membersWhite, Low Smoke, Zero Halogen Sheath

Physical Characteristics (Nominal)Cable Diameter: 3.4 mmCable Weight: 11.0 kg/km

Used in FTTH applications for final drop

Fibre to the home installation in Sweden using miniaturised cable

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Blolite+ - MicroCable Installation

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