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Pre-Connected FTTH Drop Cable with Factory-Terminated Connectors
Factory pre-terminated connectors ensure fast and reliable installation.
Available with G652D, G655. or G657A fibers for various bending and distance requirements.
Supports SC/FC/LC connectors and customizable fiber lengths.
Compact, lightweight design for easy handling and routing.
Low insertion loss and high return loss for stable transmission.
What is Pre-Connected FTTH Drop Cable
Pre-Connected FTTH Drop Cable is a plug-and-play optical cable solution that pre-terminates connectors within the factory. It uses G652D, G655. or G657A fibers to meet different bending and transmission distance requirements, fundamentally eliminating on-site splicing, significantly shortening installation time, and improving the reliability of fiber-to-the-home networks. It is typically available in 1-core or 2-core specifications, supporting various connector types such as SC/APC, SC/UPC, FC, LC, and can be customized as needed. The outer sheath offers options for low smoke halogen-free (LSZH), PVC, or PE, catering to both indoor and outdoor environments. With its compact and lightweight structure, low insertion loss, and high return loss, this cable is easy to deploy and route management, ensuring stable transmission performance. It is widely used for fast fiber deployment in FTTH indoor and outdoor access, residential and small office networks, making it an ideal choice for last-mile connection and introductory installation.
Pre-Connected FTTH Drop Cable Specification parameters
- Specification parameters
- OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS
| Item | Data |
| Cable cut-off wavelength | ≤1260nm |
| Attenuation(+20℃)@1310nm | ≤0.45dB/km |
| Attenuation(+20℃)@1550nm | ≤0.30dB/km |
| Trans/Storage/Operating Temperature | -20℃~+60℃ |
| Installation Temperature | -5℃~+50℃ |
| Brand name | YRTFIBER |
| Out sheath/Jacket | LSZH or PVC |
| Connectors type of the cable | LC, SC, FC, ST |
| Polishing type of the connector | UPC, APC |
| Length of the cable | 10mt, 20mt, 30mt, 50mt,100mt or as your request |
| Note: The cable core use the colored coating fiber of 250μm; | |
Product Structure & Composition
Outer Jacket Options
• LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)
• PVC or PE available per customer request
Connector Types
• SC/UPC, SC/APC, FC, LC available
Fiber Count
• 1 core or 2 cores as standard
Benefits of Pre-Connected FTTH Drop Cable
Effortless Plug-and-Play Installation
Factory pre-terminated connectors completely eliminate on-site splicing, enabling exceptionally fast and reliable fiber connections. The compact and lightweight cable design further simplifies handling and routing, making installation straightforward even in tight spaces or congested pathways.
Application-Optimized Connectivity and Transmission
Engineered for versatility, the cable is available with G652D, G655, or G657A fibers to cover diverse bending and distance requirements, and supports SC, FC, or LC connectors with fully customizable lengths. Consistently low insertion loss and high return loss guarantee stable, high-performance optical transmission across every deployment scenario.
Engineering Applications Pre-Connected FTTH Drop Cable
1. Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) Fiber Deployments
In high-rise apartment buildings and condominiums, pre-connected drop cables are widely used to bridge the floor distribution box and individual living units. The cable, factory-terminated with SC/APC or LC connectors, is simply plugged into the riser splitter and the ONT inside the apartment. The compact, lightweight design allows easy routing through crowded cable trays and micro-ducts, while the LSZH jacket meets strict in-building fire safety codes. This eliminates the need for on-site fusion splicing in confined telecom closets, dramatically reducing per-subscriber connection time and minimizing disruption to residents.
2. Single-Family Home (SFU) Last-Mile Connections
During greenfield or overbuild FTTH rollouts in suburban neighborhoods, pre-connected drop cables connect the network access point (a pole-mounted closure or handhole near the property line) directly to the optical network terminal on or inside the home. Installers select a cable with a pre-measured length and simply unspool it, route it along the exterior wall or through buried conduit, and plug it in. With G657A bend-insensitive fiber, the cable can take tight 90-degree corners around eaves and corners without signal loss, and the factory-terminated connectors ensure consistent low insertion loss — critical for maintaining link budgets over long distribution sections.
3. Rapid Rural and Low-Density Area FTTH Deployments
In sparsely populated rural areas, where each subscriber is often far from the next, sending a skilled splicing technician to every individual drop location is prohibitively expensive and time-consuming. Pre-connected drop cables enable a “plug-and-play” installation model: a field technician with minimal fiber training can complete the final drop by simply connecting pre-terminated ends at a roadside distribution closure and at the home’s customer termination box. Customizable lengths up to hundreds of meters and outdoor-rated PE jackets allow the cable to be directly buried or strung aerially without intermediate splices, accelerating deployment and significantly lowering labor costs.
Shipping & Packaging
Packaging Details
Each roll contains 1–5 KM of cable, typically packed in steel drums. Customized packaging solutions are available upon client request.
Sheath Marking
White hot foil indentation is applied at 1-meter intervals with the following information:
a. Supplier name: Guanglian (or as specified by the customer)
b. Standard code including product type, fiber type, and fiber count
c. Year of manufacture (valid for 7 years)
d. Length indication in meters
Port of Shipment
Available ports: Qingdao, Guangzhou, Shenzhen
Estimated Lead Time
| Quantity (KM) | Estimated Delivery Time |
|---|---|
| 1–300 | Approx. 15 days |
| ≥300 | Delivery time to be negotiated |
Note
The packaging details above are for reference only. Final packing size and weight will be confirmed before shipment.
Product Comparison：
Pre-Connectorized FTTH vs Bow-type FTTH vs Field-Terminated Drop Cable
| Feature / Dimension | Pre-Connectorized FTTH Drop Cable | Standard Flat/Bow-type FTTH Drop Cable | Field-Terminated / Non-Preconnectorized Drop Cable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Features | Factory‑terminated with hardened connectors (SC/APC, LC/APC); ruggedized flat/round drop cable (dielectric or armored); IP68 waterproof/dustproof sealing boot; optional pulling eye; stub end for splicing or connector interface available. | Butterfly/flat “figure‑8” cross‑section with two parallel FRP/steel strength members and central fiber core; outer LSZH/PE jacket, UV resistant; self‑supporting version available with steel wire messenger; completely gel‑free/dry design; G.657 bend‑insensitive fibre support. | Blunt‑ended drop cable with no factory connectors; requires field splicing (fusion) or mechanical field termination; gel‑filled or dry loose tube designs available; connector components packaged separately; G.657/G.652 fibre options. |
| Installation Process | Plug‑and‑play, tool‑less connection; no field termination or fusion splicing required; quick cable gland attachment; direct connection to MST/ONT; pulling eye facilitates deployment in ducts; factory‑terminated and 100% tested. | Field‑based preparation and termination required; requires stripping outer sheath, cleaning gel (if present), cleaving fibres, and installing field connectors or splicing pigtails; more labour‑intensive process; skilled labour required for termination. | Field‑terminated using fusion splicing or mechanical connectors during installation; requires expensive field termination tools and splicing equipment; fusion process involves cleaning, cleaving, heating, and heat‑shrinking; slow and labour‑intensive; highly skilled labour required. |
| Performance Reliability | Very high - factory‑terminated connectors ensure consistent, high‑quality, low‑loss connections (IL ≤0.3dB, RL ≥60dB); each assembly 100% factory‑tested; environmental testing per GR‑3120, GR‑326, Telcordia standards; far more reliable than field‑terminated alternatives. | Moderate to high - reliability depends on field termination quality; precision of cut and connector assembly directly affects IL/RL; risk of high IL if termination is poor; consistent performance requires proper training and clean field environment. | Variable - reliability depends heavily on installer skill and field conditions; high potential for insertion loss, return loss, and field failures; fusion splicing offers better reliability than mechanical connectors, but still lower than factory‑terminated assemblies; higher risk of contamination or damage in uncontrolled field environment. |
| Cost (Relative) | Higher initial material cost (premium for factory‑termination); significantly lower labour cost and faster deployment; lower long‑term TCO in high‑labour‑cost markets due to reduced installation time and errors. | Low material cost (no pre‑attached connectors); moderate labour cost for field preparation and connectorisation; overall moderate TCO. | Lowest material cost (blunt cable only); highest labour cost (field splicing/connectorisation requires time and skilled labour); requires expensive field termination tools and splicing machines; higher TCO in high‑labour‑cost markets, but may be economical in low‑labour‑cost regions. |
| Installation Speed | Fast - connects in minutes; plug‑and‑play reduces deployment time and eliminates splicing steps; high‑volume rapid rollouts achievable; service activation downtime minimised. | Moderate - takes 10‑20 minutes per termination depending on field connector type; overall project timeline longer than pre‑connectorized due to labour‑intensive steps. | Slow - each termination takes significant field time; requires fusion splicing or mechanical assembly; cleaning, cleaving, heating, and heat‑shrinking steps; installation speed much slower than pre‑connectorized; more susceptible to weather/environment delays. |
| Connector Options | SC/APC, LC/APC, hardened SC, MPO; industry‑standard footprints; hardened connector to SC/APC (1F/2F); hardened connector to LC/APC. | Typically none pre‑attached - field‑terminated with standard SC/APC or LC/APC connectors using pigtails or field‑installable connectors; no factory connector options. | None pre‑attached; field‑terminated with SC/APC, LC/APC, or hardened connectors depending on termination method used; mechanical or fusion‑spliced pigtails. |
| All‑Dielectric (EMI Immune) | Yes (dielectric cable version); armoured versions contain steel for mechanical protection but all‑dielectric option available. | Yes - FRP strength members, no metal components; completely immune to EMI, no grounding required; ideal for deployment near power lines or in high‑EMI environments. | Yes - same as Standard Flat/Bow‑type cable (non‑preconnectorized cable bodies). |
| Flame Retardancy | LSZH (standard); outdoor UV‑resistant PE jacket optional; meets fire safety codes for outdoor and indoor transition spaces; low smoke, halogen‑free. | PE or LSZH; PE offers excellent UV and weather resistance for long‑term outdoor exposure but not flame‑retardant; LSZH version available for fire‑rated spaces. | Same as Standard Flat/Bow‑type cable (non‑preconnectorized cable bodies). |
| Typical Applications | FTTH networks (MDU, SFU); connecting multiport service terminals (MSTs) to subscriber terminals; FTTA base station connections; outdoor to indoor fibre transition; rural broadband buildouts; data centres and enterprise networks; mobile backhaul/5G. | FTTH aerial (self‑supporting) drop cabling between pole and house; above‑ground building access networks; indoor/outdoor transition where pre‑connectorized is cost‑prohibitive; standard FTTH last‑metre deployments. | FTTH deployments in low‑labour‑cost markets where skilled labour is available and field termination is cost‑effective; emergency repairs requiring exact cable lengths; MDU riser where exact length is unknown before installation; applications requiring field splicing to existing infrastructure. |
Pre-Connected FTTH Drop Cable Selection Guide
For high‑volume FTTH/MDU deployments where installation speed, scalability, and long‑term reliability are critical, Pre‑Connectorized FTTH Drop Cable is the preferred choice. Its plug‑and‑play design eliminates field termination, reducing labour and installation errors, and delivering consistent low‑loss performance. Ideal for high‑labour‑cost markets or rapid rollouts, despite higher material cost.
For brownfield deployments, multi‑dwelling unit (MDU) retrofits, and applications where precise cable lengths cannot be determined before ordering, Field‑Terminated / Non‑Preconnectorized Drop Cable remains highly practical and often the only feasible choice. Field splicing allows installers to cut the cable to exact length on‑site, eliminating slack management issues. This makes it especially valuable in building risers where the exact distance to each subscriber unit cannot be accurately measured before installation.
For direct buried or underground duct FTTH installations where low material cost and simple handling are priorities, Standard Flat/Bow‑type FTTH Drop Cable (unterminated) is a cost‑effective choice when field termination is feasible and skilled labour available. Its compact flat profile and FRP strength members make it suitable for standard aerial/underground last‑metre connections, but the need for in‑field termination adds labour and potential quality variation.
For microduct pushing/blowing deployments requiring rapid installation and high reliability without skilled field termination, Pre‑Connectorized Drop Cable is the optimal choice. Some designs offer pre‑installed cable within conduit, which is easily pushed or blown into microducts. This significantly reduces on‑site labour while maintaining the reliability of factory‑terminated connections.
Pre‑Connectorized vs. Non‑Preconnectorized summary:
Lower labour cost region: Field‑terminated solutions may be more economical due to lower material cost.
Higher labour cost region: Pre‑connectorized offers faster installation and lower overall TCO.
Retrofit/building riser where length unknown: Field‑terminated (blunt cable) is practically mandatory.
New greenfield deployment where lengths known in advance: Pre‑connectorized offers fastest deployment and most consistent quality.
Pre-Connectorized FTTH Drop Cable – Short Installation Guide (Concise)
Verify distance; order exact length – avoid slack.
Route via ducts/aerial; pull by jacket/eye (not connector). Tension ≤100 N; bend radius ≥20×OD.
Keep dust cap on until use; clean connector end‑face before plugging.
Connect, hand‑tighten IP68 seal; coil excess in figure‑8 pattern.
Test with power meter; verify ONT registration. Acceptable loss ≤0.5 dB.
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Factory Real Shot
Stranding & Sheathing Line
General view of the cable core assembly zone.
GYFTY53 Manufacturing Plant Overview
A clean and well‑organized production floor.
Raw Material Storage
FRP rods, loose tubes, steel tape, and PE compounds.
Factory Warehouse & Dispatch
Ready‑to‑ship fiber cable coils awaiting delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions & Quick Inquiry
Pre-Connected FTTH Drop Cable FAQ
1. What is the GYTY53 fiber optic cable used for?
GYTY53 is a heavy-duty armored outdoor fiber optic cable, ideal for direct burial or duct installation. It provides excellent mechanical protection, making it suitable for long-distance and backbone fiber networks.
2. What is the cable structure?
This cable features a stranded loose tube design with optical fibers filled with water-blocking gel. It includes two layers of steel tape armor and a polyethylene outer sheath for superior protection against moisture, rodents, and crushing.
3. What fiber type does it use?
GYTY53 uses G652D，G655. single-mode fiber , and 50 / 125μm，62.5/125 μm multimode fiber, known for its low attenuation and high performance in long-haul optical communication systems.
4. Is this cable suitable for underground installation?
Yes. GYTY53 is specifically designed for direct burial in the ground. Its dual armor layers provide strong resistance to pressure, water, and environmental stress, ensuring long-term durability underground.
5. What environments or applications is GYTY53 ideal for?
It is widely used in:
Backbone telecom infrastructure
Railway and highway communication
Military and utility networks
Outdoor trenching and pipeline installations
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