INSIGHT ISSUE 1 | 2023

29 Sirocco HD THE CABLE RANGE OF RECORDS fibres per mm2 fibres in a diameter of 11 mm 9.1 864 WORLD RECORD FIBRE DENSITY Prysmian Group has extended its Sirocco HD range to a new cable boasting 864 fibres in a diameter of 11.0mm, providing a fibre density of 9.1 fibres per mm2 that is installable into a 13mm duct. Prysmian Group’s Scirocco cables are designed to help network operators meet the challenges of ever-increasing pressure to save space, time and costs. They need to become as efficient as possible when it comes to making use of space, and providing high-performing, future-fit solutions. Using Prysmian’s BendBrightTM A2 200 µm single-mode fibres (G.657.A2), Sirocco microduct cables have a smaller diameter than other cables on the market, making it possible to install more fibres within a limited space. Their reduced diameter also enables the use of smaller ducts for new installations, resulting in lower installation costs and the use of less raw material. This provides benefits for both the total cost of network deployment and the environmental footprint to meet sustainability goals and requirements. With their high fibre count and reduced diameter, Sirocco microduct cables make installation faster and more cost effective. Specifically designed for air-blowing installation, they are the ideal component for high-density access networks, FTTx and 5G infrastructure. Sirocco HD microduct cables are ready for evolved systems, totally compatible with any already-installed legacy G652 fibre, and truly future-proof. Available in fibre counts from 96 to 864 and conforming to international standards for optical and mechanical performance, the Sirocco HD cables also benefit from the use of Prysmian’s PicoTube technology making them up to 20% smaller than previously available microduct cables. Sirocco HD product enhancements show the Group’s commitment to respond to the evolving needs of the market and to offer a scalable solution that’s high-density, physically compact, and easily deployable for a future-fit solution. INSIGHT | Tracking the Future Ready for evolved systems, totally compatible with any already-installed legacy G652 fibre, and truly future-proof 20% making cables smaller up to PICOTUBE TECHNOLOGY

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