Fiber Tap
iFiber Optix Opti-Tap® Flat Drop Cable Multi-Fiber trunk cables enable optical signal tapping without breaking fiber connections — delivering seamless signal extraction through factory-terminated, environmentally sealed Opti-Tap® connectors. Engineered for outside plant environments, these rugged cables simplify drop cable deployment and network expansion in telecommunications, data center, and industrial applications.
Opti-Tap® Flat Drop Multi-Fiber
Hardened Fiber Tap Trunk Cables · Outside Plant
Opti-Tap® multi-fiber trunk cables allow optical signal extraction from an active fiber network without disconnecting or interrupting primary traffic. Factory-terminated Opti-Tap® connectors are environmentally sealed for outside plant drop cable installations — eliminating complex field splicing and protecting against extreme temperatures, moisture, and physical stress in the harshest deployment environments.
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Performance Specifications
| Performance Specifications | |
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| Multi-Fiber Tap Cable Specifications | |
| Jacket Material and Color | Dielectric – Flat, Black |
| Fiber Type and Fiber Quantity | G.652.D, 1 |
| Fiber Mode | Singlemode |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C to +70°C |
| Qualification Standards | NEMA type 6, 10 ft waterhead | Telcordia GR-20 | Telcordia GR-3120 |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +70°C |
| Max Cable Crush Resistance | 22 N/mm |
| Min Bend Radius Loaded | 100 mm |
| Min Bend Radius Unloaded | 150 mm |
| Long Term Max Tensile Load | 450 N |
| Short Term Max Tensile Load | 1300 N |
| Max Insertion Loss | A = 0.40 dB, B = 0.35 dB |
| Minimum Return Loss | A = 60.00 dB, B = 60.00 dB |
Key Features
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Opti-Tap® Environmentally Sealed Connectors Factory-terminated Opti-Tap® connectors are fully environmentally sealed — rated NEMA type 6 with 10 ft waterhead, Telcordia GR-20, and GR-3120 — providing reliable protection against moisture, submersion, and OSP environmental stresses without additional weatherproofing hardware.
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No-Splice Network Tapping Opti-Tap® multi-fiber trunks allow optical signals to be extracted from an active network without breaking or interrupting the primary fiber connection — enabling network monitoring, expansion, and distribution without service disruption or field splicing.
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Factory-Terminated & Tested Every Opti-Tap® connector is factory-terminated and tested to meet insertion loss and return loss specifications before shipment — ensuring consistent optical performance at every tap point without field polishing or measurement uncertainty.
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Rugged Outside Plant Construction Flat, black dielectric jacket construction delivers 22 N/mm crush resistance, 100 mm loaded bend radius, and tensile load ratings of 450 N (long term) and 1300 N (short term) — engineered specifically for the mechanical demands of outside plant drop cable environments.
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Reduced Splicing Requirements Hardened drop cable design eliminates the need for complex field splicing in the distribution portion of the network — simplifying installation, reducing labor time, and lowering the long-term maintenance burden of outside plant fiber infrastructure.
Applications
Opti-Tap® multi-fiber trunk cables are deployed wherever optical signal tapping, distribution, and drop cable connectivity are required in outdoor and outside plant environments.
Telecommunications
Expand fiber networks and monitor optical signals in outdoor OSP environments — where sealed Opti-Tap® connectors eliminate field splicing and maintain network reliability under harsh weather conditions.
Data Centers
Multi-fiber trunk tapping for high-density deployments — enabling signal monitoring and distribution across active fiber lines without service interruption or additional splicing infrastructure.
Industrial Networks
Rugged construction with high crush resistance and wide temperature range makes Opti-Tap® trunks suitable for demanding industrial environments where stable OSP-grade fiber connections are required.