Micro Armor Fiber®

The Only Fiber Optic Cable You Will Ever Need!
Micro Armor Fiber®
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MICRO ARMOR CATEGORY
What is Micro Armor Fiber®?
Micro Armor Fiber® is a new product
category that incorporates a tightly
wrapped stainless steel coil designed
to provide the lightest, strongest and
most flexible solution.
What is Micro Armor Fiber®?
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The smallest form factor armored fiber presently available
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The Micro Armor Fiber® solution is about
protecting the fragile glass fiber strands
within the cable jacket
Micro Armor Fiber® stainless steel coiled
tubular design (combined with Kevlar®)
adds tensile strength, unparalleled
durability and crush resistance for indoor
and outdoor usage
Provides future proofing the project by
adding ruggedness in the smallest OD
from 1 to 144 fiber strands that includes
Multimode OM1, OM3, OM4 and
SingleMode OS2
TiniFiber’s outer jacket are made to meet
all required specifications and external
conditions
from
Riser,
Plenum,
Indoor/Outdoor, LSHZ, Direct Burial,
Industrial and Harsh Environments as well
as added water block for underground
conduits when necessary
Micro Armor Fiber® are available with all
standard connectors
Why Micro Armor Fiber®?
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Micro Armor Fiber® by TiniFiber™ is a revolutionary innovation for the fiber optic cable
industry that provides a number of advantages for the Telco, CATV, IT, Security,
Broadband, Government and for all commercial projects. The Micro Armor Fiber® is
encased around the smallest Outer Diameter (OD) stainless steel coiled tubular outer
jacket solution for superior durability, bendability and ruggedness that makes routing
and installation faster and easier
TiniFiber™ provides the best cost/value propostion of any fiber optic armor
manufactured today
Micro Armor Fiber® is approximately 65% smaller and 75% lighter in weight of the
typical Aluminum Interlocking Armor (AIA)
TiniFiber™ cable reduces the cost of armored fiber cable projects by lowering
manpower hours for installations
Micro Armor Fiber® cables exceed the industry performance standards
Micro Armor Fiber® and power in a single jacket will lower cost and save time/labor to
install Hybrid Fiber + Power cables
PROVIDES PEACE OF MIND AND PROTECTS YOUR INVESTMENT FOR THE LIFE OF THE PROJECT
Where To Use Micro Armor Fiber®
Micro Armor Fiber® will have many
applications with quality, durability and
competitive pricing:
 Can be used in any channel from Telco, CATV, WAN,
LAN, SAN, Broadcast, DAS, Communication, Security,
Indoor, Outdoor as well as Aerial Installations and
regardless of environmental conditions
 Data centers, IT, communications and security
solutions that pose challenges regarding tight spaces
and small conduits for small/medium businesses
(SMB)
 FTTD/FTTH – Best in class Micro Armor Fiber® optic
cable where speed and big data cannot be
compromised from the server to the patch panel and
to the desk or home
 Municipalities and premises who use it for connecting
throughout buildings, schools, departments, smart
traffic lights and CCTV surveillance systems
Revolutionary Fiber Optic Solution
 Micro Armor Fiber® is the most
universal fiber optic solution in the
market today
 With the attributes of a basic fiber optic
cable, plus the strength, durability and
ruggedness of armored cables
 Micro Armor Fiber® can be used in any
channel from Bulk to Patch Cords for:
 WAN, LAN, SAN, Broadcast, Security,
CATV, Telco, Communication, Indoor,
Outdoor Aerial Installations and
regardless of environmental conditions
Top 5 Network Fiber Optic Concerns
“SURVEY FROM INSTALLERS, DESIGNERS, CONTRACTORS, END-USERS”
1.
Maintenance and downtime from fiber optics (cracking, bending,
pinching of the glass fiber optic cable)
2.
Space constraints through conduits, support systems and data cabinets
3.
Smaller size fiber optic cable for higher density applications
4.
A replacement to the current Aluminum Interlock Armor (AIA) jacket that
is bulky and heavy for 1000 ft. rolls
5.
Current AIA takes additional manpower to install and transport to the job
Top 5 Network Fiber Optic Solutions
1.
Maintenance and downtime from fiber optics (cracking, bending, pinching of
the glass fiber optic cable)
 Micro Armor Fiber® stainless steel coiled tubular armor design (combined with Kevlar®) adds
tensile strength, unparalleled durability as well as crush and rodent resistance for indoor and
outdoor usage for superior protection of the fiber optic glass
2.
Space constraints through conduits, support systems and data cabinets
 Micro Armor Fiber® provides the industry’s smallest outer diameter (OD) armor that makes
routing and installation easier through the most challenging spaces
3.
Smaller size fiber optic cable for higher density applications
 Provides future proofing for the project by adding ruggedness in the smallest OD from 1 to 144
strands in a single armored jacket
4.
A replacement to the current Aluminum Interlock Armor (AIA) jacket that is
bulky and heavy for 1000 ft. rolls
 Micro Armor Fiber® is approximately 65% smaller and 75% lighter than typical Aluminum
Interlocking Armor (AIA)
5.
Current AIA takes additional manpower to install and transport to the job
 Micro Armor Fiber® will lower costs and saving time and labor to install as a value to the enduser
Warranty
The 25-Year Limited Warranty (see warranty guidelines) is for
manufacturing defect and will add assurance based on our high-quality
engineering and manufacturing.
Patch Cord Solutions
 The performance of a fiber optic
network can be undermined when
the performance of the patch cords
used for connecting communications
equipment are not top quality
 Micro Armor Fiber® is the “END to
END” solution and provides the high
quality, bend radius to ensure the
proper
connection
and
high
performance for communication
 TiniFiber™ tests all products for
quality assurance
Conventional cluttered patch cords can lead to
faulty connectivity
Customer Sampling
All company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.
NFL Super Bowl Outdoor Fiber
Every year, the Super Bowl outdoor events attract hundreds of thousands of
pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The NFL needed a highly crush-proof, flexible, high
quality cable and with the smallest OD fiber armor. They turned to TiniFiber™ for
the solution.
During the 2014 New York City events in Times Square on “Super Bowl Blvd” there
were thousands of vehicles and heavy foot traffic running over the Micro Armor
cables without incident. The NFL again utilized the TiniFiber™ for the 2015
Phoenix Super Bowl events and will recommend the product for other events in
the future.
- NFL Project Manager
AOL Corporate FTTD Solution
AOL Corporate was looking for best in class Fiber To The Desk (FTTD) cabling
and patch cords. Since they were transporting huge amounts of data, it was
imperative to have high bandwidth and zero down-time. The right fiber
solution had to provide quality and reliability from the server to the patch
panel and to the desk. AOL turned to TiniFiber’s Micro-Armor Fiber™ optics for
its FTTD needs.
- Architect Developer, AOL
Winthrop Hospital Research Building
“Winthrop Hospital has undergone an expansion of our Research Building that uses
high-tech training for future technologies in the hospital.
A high end, secured fiber optic network backbone had to be implemented. We
found that TiniFiber™ Micro Armor Fiber® optic cable was the perfect solution. The
highly flexible, small OD size saved space in both the pathways and the racks and
made for a smooth installation and within budget. The stainless steel armor
provided the extra strength and security over regular fiber cables. Plenum rated and
the best Corning glass made it a no brainer.”
- Chris Iorio,
Chief Information Officer
Winthrop Hospital, Mineola, NY
Micro Armor
vs. AIA
TiniFiber™ Micro Armor Fiber®
VS.
Aluminum Interlocking Armor
Micro Armor Fiber® vs. AIA
When comparing 1000 feet of cabling, Micro Armor
Fiber® is approximately 65% smaller and 75% lighter than
Aluminum Interlocking Armor (AIA).
Micro Armor Fiber®
Stainless Steel Tubular
Coiled Armor
VS.
Aluminum Interlocking
Armor (AIA)
Micro Armor Fiber® vs. AIA
When comparing 300 feet of Aluminum Interlocking Armor,
be prepared to have two (2) strong guys to carry that reel
or… the lightweight TiniFiber™ 300 feet that you can have
anyone bring to the job site!
Hmm… Light
as a feather!
Saves money
and time to
deliver and
install at the
site for the
same 6-strand
Micro Armor
Fiber®
Bend at
your knees!
To carry that
large 300 ft.
6-strand of
Aluminum
Interlocking
Armor (AIA)
Head to Head Competitive Analysis
12 Strands - Based on 1000 feet
Micro Armor Fiber® Stainless Steel
Aluminum Interlocking Armor (AIA)
TiniFiber™ Micro Armor Fiber® optic cable
is a stainless steel coiled tubular armored
solution that is designed as the smallest
and lightest with enhanced crush
resistance and ruggedness. Available in
riser and plenum constructions. Stainless
steel micro armor can be used for all
general usage, patch and inside/outside
plant applications in place of a conduit.
Aluminum Interlocking Armored (AIA) cables
are standard fiber optic cables inside a
spirally wrapped interlocking armor for
enhanced crush resistance and ruggedness.
Fiber Count
12
Diameter
5.5 mm
Weight*
99.20 lbs.
Bendable Armor
10.00XD
The downside of AIA cable that it is bulky
and has been known to crush the fiber when
the aluminum casing is compromised.
Fiber Count
12
*This calculation does not include the actual weight of the reel
Diameter
13.90 mm
Weight*
395 lbs.
Bendable Armor
20.00XD
Cost Analysis Labor TiniFiber vs. AIA Armor for FTTD
Simulation Project for TiniFiber™ vs. AIA to supply and install the following:
 Two (2) runs of 4-Strand 50/125 Multimode OM3 armored plenum fiber optic runs with LC connectors on both
sides
 Sixteen (16) LC connectors
 Two (2) locations
 Two (2) fiber optic couplers for LC connectors and two (2) face plates with 4-ports
 One (1) 12-port fiber optic rack mounted patch panel
 One (1) wire manager
TiniFiber™ Micro Armor Fiber®
 4 Strand OM3 – Install = $3,001.00
 Material - TiniFiber is $531 + $300 + $320 =
$1,151.00
 1 x 275 feet $337.00
 1 x 150 feet $194.00
 Pre-terminated with 4LC-4 LC with secure
pulling eye $75.00 each side
 Fiber box $260.00, Two (2) Loaded Face
plates @ $30.00 = $320
 Labor - 2 men x 12hrs at $75.00/hr. = $1,800.00
 Delivery = $50.00
Competitive Aluminum Interlock Armor
 4 Strand OM3 – Install = $3,801.00
 Material – AIA Fiber is $581 +$300+ $320 =
$1,201.00
 1 x 275 feet $361.00
 1 x 150 feet $220.00
 Pre-terminated with 4LC - 4LC with secure
pulling eye $75.00 each side
 Fiber box $260.00, Two (2) Loaded Face
plates@$30 = $320
 Labor - 2 men x 16hrs at $75.00/hr. = $2,400.00
 Delivery = $200.00
*Pricing based upon 6/1/15 price sheet
Cost Analysis Labor TiniFiber vs. AIA Armor
Savings in Cost and Labor
TiniFiber™ Saved $5,975 in labor
and materials or 45% Total Savings!!!
Micro Armor
Fiber® Cable
Sampling of TiniFiber™ Solutions
Fiber Optics
Core Cladding (Omx Attenuation
refers to TIA/ISO
@850/1300 nm,
types)
Typical (TIA*)
Bandwidth
@850/1300 nm
Application/Notes
50/125 microns
(OM4)
3/1 dB/km (3.5/1.5
dB/km)
3600/500 MHz-km
Optimized for 850
nm VCSELs, higher
speed for 10 GB/s
and above
50/125 microns
(OM3)
3/1 dB/km (3.5/1.5
dB/km)
2000/500 MHz-km
Optimized for 850
nm VCSELs
62.5/125 microns
(OM1)
3/1 dB/km (3.5/1.5
dB/km)
200/500 MHz-km
LAN fiber pre-GB/s
networks
9/125 microns (OS2
B1.1 or G.652)
0.4/0.25 dB/km
HIGH! ~100
Terahertz
for Telco CATV/high
speed LANs
@1310/1550nm
Singlemode
4 Core OM1, OM3, OM4, & OS2 Sampling
OM1 62.5/125 fiber has a 62.5 micron core and a 125
micron cladding. This cable supports up to 1 Gigabit
applications.
OM3 or laser-optimized 50/125 µm multi-mode fiber
that meet this designation provide sufficient
bandwidth to support 10 Gigabit Ethernet up to 300
meters.
OM4 is a "universal medium" and supports all existing
multimode applications. With a minimum 4700
MHz·km EMB bandwidth and 3500 MHz·km OFL
bandwidth at 850 nm, OM4 fiber can support higher
speeds and longer distances.
OS2 SingleMode fiber has a much smaller core, only
about 9 microns used for telephony and CATV with
laser sources at 1310 and 1550 nm because it has
lower loss and virtually infinite bandwidth.
Micro Armor Fiber® + Power Sampling
The TiniFiber™ Hybrid Fiber + Power solution allows the installer to run
Micro Armor Fiber® optics and power to devices such as cameras in a
single jacket that saves time, space and costs for the end-user.
Available in a variety of glass types and strand counts, the fiber component is designed as
needed. The “Power Cables” can be 2, 3 or 4 conductor with 12 AWG to 22 AWG options.
The basic construction is two (2) strands of SingleMode Fiber and 18 AWG/2 conductor all
under one (1) outdoor jacket.
MPO Kit Spec Sheet
MPO Kits
OM1 Cassette 12 Duplex LC Kit
24 Strand # MTF-OM1
OM3 Cassette 6 Duplex LC Kit
12 Strand # MTF-OM3
OM4 Cassette 6 Duplex LC Kit
12 Strand # MTF-OM4
OS2 Cassette 12 Duplex LC Kit
24 Strand # MTF-OS2
Popular Termination Solutions
 ST has been a popular connector for many
years. Bayonet locking design keeps the ST
securely on equipment. Used widely in legacy
systems and still the standard connector for
broadcast applications
 FC connector has a threaded body, which was
designed
for
use
in
high-vibration
environments. Mostly used in Singlemode
applications
 SC is a snap-in connector that is widely used
in both Multimode and Singlemode systems
 LC is a newer connector that uses a 1.25 mm
ferrule, half the size of the SC/ST. Becoming
the new most popular connector for both
Single and Multimode fiber
Popular Termination Solutions
 MTRJ is a duplex connector with both
fibers in a single polymer ferrule. It uses
pins for alignment and has male and
female versions
 Opti-Jack is a neat, rugged duplex
connector cleverly designed around two
ST-type ferrules in a package the size of
a RJ-45
 E2000/LX-5 is like a LC but with a shutter
over the end of the fiber
 MTP®/MPO is 12 or 24 fiber connector
for high density applications. Its main
use is for pre-terminated cable
assemblies
Summary
TiniFiber™ is an American Engineered Micro Armor Fiber®
(patent-pending) solution that has surpassed expectations of
all customers and have provided testimonials on the cost
value proposition, ease of installation as well as exceeding
durability, ruggedness, flexibility and lightest weight armored
cable in the market today.
Please contact your local representative or
Roman Krawczyk, Chief Technical Officer (CTO)
95 Toledo Street
Farmingdale, NY 11735
631.932.2253
[email protected]
www.tinifiber.com