Fiber optic cabling has become the backbone of today’s communication networks, supporting everything from home broadband to enterprise data centers, smart cities, and national telecom grids. With the increasing demand for high-speed, low-latency, and long-distance transmission, choosing the right type of fiber optic cable is essential for ensuring performance, reliability, and long-term stability.
Below is an overview of commonly used cable structures, typical deployment scenarios, and practical applications in real projects.
1. Indoor Cabling Solutions
Indoor fiber optic cables are designed for stable building environments and are widely used in office buildings, residential complexes, data rooms, and FTTx installations.
Common Cable Types
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GJFJV / GJFXH Tight-Buffered Cables
For riser networks, horizontal cabling, indoor distribution frames. -
GJBFJH Indoor Breakout Cables
Strong mechanical performance, suitable for backbone cabling inside large buildings. -
FTTH Drop Cables (GJYXFCH / GJYXCH / GJYXTC)
Used for the final drop from distribution point to customer premises.
Typical Uses
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Fiber to the Room (FTTR)
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Enterprise LAN cabling
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Indoor patching and cross-connects
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Fiber jumper/pigtail assembly
2. Outdoor Cabling Solutions
Outdoor environments require higher mechanical strength, better protection, and resistance to temperature, UV, rodents, and moisture.
Common Cable Types
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GYXTW Central Tube / Steel Tape Armored
Widely used for duct, aerial, or direct burial applications. -
GYTA / GYTS Multi-Tube Stranded Cables
High fiber count, suitable for backbone and metropolitan networks. -
Armored Cables (Steel Tape / Steel Wire / Double Armored)
Used in harsh environments, coastal areas, riversides, or rodent-prone regions.
Typical Deployment
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Aerial installation on poles
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Underground ducts
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Direct burial
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Harsh outdoor industrial zones
3. FTTH (Fiber to the Home) Systems
FTTH requires cost-effective, flexible, and easy-install cable types.
Common FTTH Cables
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1–4 core outdoor drop cables
G657A1/A2 bend-insensitive fiber for tight routing. -
Round drop cables with steel/FRP reinforcement
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GYFXTY / Ground Drop Cables
Central tube design with dual FRP for pole or wall installation.
Why FTTH Cables Are Popular
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Lightweight
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Easy to install
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Low bending radius
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Suitable for both indoor and outdoor last-mile connections
4. Power Line Communications (Electric Power Networks)
Fiber optic cabling is widely used in electrical utility communication systems, where cables must resist high voltage, electromagnetic fields, and long spans.
ADSS (All-Dielectric Self-Supporting) Cable
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Fully dielectric, no metal components
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Ideal for high-voltage power lines and areas with strong electromagnetic interference
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Uses 100% aramid yarn as strength member for long-span applications
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Optional AT jacket for high voltage environments
Applications:
Long-span aerial installation, power grid communication, mountainous areas, strong wind zones.
OPGW (Optical Ground Wire)
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Installed at the top of power transmission towers
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Functions as both lightning protection and fiber communication
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Stainless steel tube or stranded design options
Applications:
110kV–500kV high-voltage grid, national backbone networks.
Optical-Electrical Hybrid Cables
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Combine optical fibers with DC power cores
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Power supply + data transmission in one
Applications:
Surveillance systems, remote sensors, IoT devices on power poles.
5. Typical Project Scenarios
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Metro backbone networks using GYTA/GYTS multi-tube cables
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Rural broadband expansion with ADSS or FTTH drop cables
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Industrial parks using armored outdoor cables for anti-rodent, anti-crush performance
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Power utilities adopting ADSS and OPGW for long-distance communication
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Building networks using tight-buffered or breakout cables
Conclusion
Choosing the right fiber optic cable is essential for building a stable and future-proof network. Whether for FTTH deployment, outdoor backbone lines, or high-voltage power grid communication, each cable model has its role in ensuring performance and reliability.
Ebocom provides a full range of fiber optic cables—including ADSS, OPGW, GYXTW, GYTC8S, FTTH drop cables, and indoor/outdoor cables—with OEM customization and strict quality control from our own testing center.
If you need technical support, cable selection guidance, or quotations for your project, feel free to contact us anytime.