21 INSIGHT | Doing business As the world’s demand for information continues to increase, fibre networks are becoming more dynamic, crowded, and limited for space, and Sirocco Extreme product enhancements show once again the Group’s commitment to respond to these evolving needs of the market. The Sirocco Extreme cable launched in April 2020 is the world’s first commercially available microduct cable featuring 180µm optical fibre, and with 288 fibres in a diameter of 6.5mm provides world record diameter and fibre density. With a fibre density of 8.7 fibres per mm2, it is possible to install the cable into an 8mm ID duct where previously it was only possible to install up to 192 fibres. Sirocco Extreme microduct cables utilize Prysmian Group’s BendBrightXS 180µm single-mode bendinsensitive fibre (ITU-T G.657.A2), providing a solution that’s ready for evolved systems and future-proof. They are designed for the latest FTTx and 5G networks and offer a scalable solution that’s highdensity, physically compact, and easily deployable. It uses Prysmian’s PicoTube technology making them up to 40% smaller than standard Sirocco microduct cables, making it possible to install more fibres into congested duct space and enabling the use of smaller ducts for new installations, resulting in lower installation costs and the use of less rawmaterials. This provides benefits for both the total cost of network deployment and the environmental footprint. “Growing demand for digital services was already a clear trend before Covid-19. Post-pandemic, digital inclusion has become a topic that everyone can agree on, because it means access to jobs, education, and health services. Bridging the digital divide has become a top priority of governments around the world, and Prysmian Group is ready to offer its innovative solutions to help reaching their ambitious targets” said Srini Siripurapu, Chief Innovation Officer and Chief R&D Officer at Prysmian Group. Sirocco Extreme SETTING NEW RECORDS FOR FIBER DENSITY fibres per mm2 fibres in a diameter of 6.5 mm 180µm commercially available microduct cable featuring optical fibre 8.7 288 WORLD RECORD FIBRE DENSITY WORLD’S FIRST PRYSMIAN GROUP'S TECHNOLOGY 180µm single-mode bend-insensitive fibre BendBrightXS
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