New bend insensitive fiber products enabled deep penetration in MDU and FTTP inside wiring

The emergent of True-Bend-Insensitive-Fiber product is a major triumph for the fiber optics industry. By defining the requirements and understanding the trade-offs in optical performance, large-scale manufacturing compatibility, standards compliance, mechanical performance, compatibility with field equipments and installation procedures will be critical to identify the most cost effective alternative.

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