Prysmian Group expands its SiroccoHD range for FTTX and 5G networks

The Prysmian Group, a global leader in the energy and telecommunications cable industry, is expanding its SiroccoHD range of cables for microducts with a 576 fibre optic cable.  SiroccoHD cables once again offer world record diameters and fibre densities for blown microduct cables. The new cable has 576 fibres with a diameter of 9.5 mm, resulting in a fibre density of 8.1 fibres per mm2, and can be installed in a 12 mm conduit.

The SiroccoHD microduct cables use Prysmian's BendBright-A2 200µm single-mode (ITU-T G.657.D, G.657.A2) bend-insensitive fibres, providing a solution that is ready and future-proofed for evolving systems.  "To support the exponential growth in data traffic and the introduction of new technologies, it is critical that we increase the capacity of the world's optical networks. Optical cabling systems need to offer faster, more reliable and more cost-effective delivery methods to be future-proof," explains Ian Griffiths, Director R&D Telecom Business at Prysmian Group. "SiroccoHD Microduct cables enable the development of extreme fibre count and reduced diameter systems so that we can meet today's demand for the highest bandwidth capacity in duct installations."

The SiroccoHD cables are now available in fibre counts from 96 to 576 and meet international standards for optical and mechanical performance. They also benefit from the use of Prysmian's PicoTube technology, which makes them up to 20% smaller than previously available cables for microducts. This allows more fibres to be installed in crowded tubes and smaller tubes can be used in new installations, resulting in lower installation costs and reduced consumption of raw materials. This has an impact on both the total cost of network expansion and the environmental footprint.

SiroccoHD's product enhancements demonstrate the Group's commitment to responding to evolving market needs and offering a scalable solution with high density, compact design and easy deployment for a future-proof solution. The benefits are not only faster and more stable optical networks, but also more cost-efficient and environmentally friendly installations with lower operating costs, as the network lifetime is increased thanks to the higher repairability of the bend-resistant BendBright fibre.