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Bend-Optimized Fiber

OFS bends the rules of optical fiber by offering a complete portfolio of bend-optimized technologies that meet the most demanding requirements of communications, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), cable television, medicine, industry and other applications. As a leading designer of innovative fiber solutions, OFS Laboratories has a long tradition of developing optical bend capability and transforming industry-leading discoveries into real-world products. In fact, Bell Labs optical fiber research group (now OFS Labs) invented bend-optimized single-mode fibers in 1984. OFS creates its bend-optimized fiber designs to provide optimal bending support for each application.


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LaserWave® FLEX Bend-Optimized Fiber

LaserWave FLEX Fiber is a 50 micron laser-optimized multimode fiber designed for superior bandwidth performance and enhanced fiber management in data centers, high performance computing and enterprise LANs. With reduced bending loss at a radius as low as 7.5 mm, it enables compact system design and easier installation while facilitating jumper moves, adds and changes. DMD-certified for optimum bandwidth performance and reliability, LaserWave FLEX Fiber meets and exceeds the requirements of the OM3 and OM4 standards and is fully compatible with the installed base of multimode fiber.
LaserWave® FLEX Fiber Datasheet (1.44 MB)



LaserWave® FLEX G+ Bend-Optimized Fiber

LaserWave FLEX G+ Fiber provides high bandwidth and reduced bending loss for 1 Gigabit Ethernet transmission in local area networks at distances up to 750 meters. The fiber offers outstanding bend performance at a radius as low as 7.5 mm, enabling smaller, higher density fiber management systems in space-constrained environments, while simplifying jumper installation and routing. LaserWave FLEX G+ Fiber is backward-compatible with all standard 50 ěm multimode fibers.
LaserWave® FLEX G+ Fiber Datasheet (1.07 MB)



AllWave® FLEX ZWP Single-Mode Fiber

AllWave® FLEX Fiber is an ITU-T G.657.A bend-optimized single-mode design fully compatible with the installed base of G.652.D fiber, targeting indoor applications and bend-challenged outside plant (OSP) applications with bend radii down to 10 mm. It provides low macrobend and microbend loss and seamless splicing through its superior PMD and Zero Water Peak (ZWP) performance.
AllWave® FLEX ZWP Fiber (1.15 MB)



AllWave® FLEX + ZWP Single-Mode Fiber

AllWave FLEX+ Fiber is the first ZWP fiber that meets and exceeds both ITU-T G.657.A2 and G.652.D specifications. This fiber offers enhanced bend performance down to 7.5 mm bend radii, is ideally suited for in-building and connectivity applications, and provides full compatibility and seamless splicing with the installed base of conventional G.652.D single-mode fibers. It is an excellent choice for Central Offices, multiple dwelling unit (MDU) backbone cabling, FTTH, OSP cabinets, fiber to the cell site, enterprise networks, or any application where very small bend diameters may be encountered.
AllWave® FLEX+ ZWP Single-Mode Fiber (1.15 MB)



EZ-Bend® Optical Technology

Cables featuring EZ-Bend Optical Technology offer the first fully solid G.657.B3 ultra bend-optimized single-mode fiber design. They are optimized for MDU and in-home wiring (IHW) installations using fast, low skill processes traditionally used for in-residence copper wires, without the need for expensive bend radius management. EZ-Bend cables protect the optical fiber from destructive stresses encountered in MDU installations, such as stapling and multiple 90 degrees bends under tension, and provide ultra-low macrobend loss down to 5 mm bend radii. The technology is fully backward-compatible with standard G.652 and previous technologies.
EZ-Bend® Optical Technology (326.17 KB)
EZ-Bend® Optical Cables (776.52 KB)
EZ-Bend® Optical Cable Video


AllWave® FLEX and AllWave FLEX+ 200 µm Fibers

OFS offers its AllWave® FLEX and AllWave FLEX+ Bend-Optimized Single-Mode Fiber with a 200 µm coating for use in optical cables. The fibers can be used in high fiber count cables and in microcables with smaller diameters. The fiber’s bend-optimized design enables tight, low loss bends and the coating meets standard fiber strength and dynamic fatigue characteristics to help assure long-term reliability. These fibers require 56 percent less area than conventional 250 µm coated fiber, enabling smaller diameter cables with a greater number of fibers per tube.


AllWave® FLEX Bend-Optimized Single-Mode 200 µm Fiber (1.2 MB)

AllWave® FLEX+ Bend-Optimized Single-Mode 200 µm Fiber (1013.3 KB)




Technical Resources

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LaserWave® FLEX Bend-Optimized Fiber: Innovative Design, Proven Performance (624.83 KB)

200 Micron Fiber Enables New Cable Designs (259.37 KB)

Bend-Optimized Single-Mode Fiber and the G.657 Standard (43.14 KB)

Bend-Optimized Single-Mode Fiber FAQs (49.15 KB)

Bend-Optimized Solutions from OFS (564.8 KB)

Budgeting for Long Haul Networks (213.97 KB)

Choosing the Right Fiber for a Long Haul Route (184.03 KB)

Fiber in the Premises: Multimode or Single-Mode? (231.17 KB)

Full Spectrum Fiber Comes of Age (117.35 KB)

LaserWave® FLEX Bend-Optimized Fiber: Innovative Design, Proven Performance (624.83 KB)

Minimizing PMD in Cabled Fibers (185.92 KB)

Mixing TrueWave® RS Fiber with Other Single-Mode Fiber Designs Within a Network (1.13 MB)

Multimode Optical Fiber Technology & Standards for Tomorrow’s Data Centers (1.35 MB) New

OFS Fiber - REACh Compliance (157.64 KB)

OFS Fiber - RoHS Compliance (138.49 KB)

Polarization Mode Dispersion FAQs (353.82 KB)

Selecting the Right NZDF Fiber for Distributed Raman Amplification (334.73 KB)

Specifying Optical Fiber for Data Center Applications (1.71 MB)

Technical Report on Connector End Face Appearance (318.87 KB)

The Importance of Minimizing Hydrogen Aging Losses and Alkali Impurities OFS AllWave® Zero Water Peak (ZWP) Fiber (593.1 KB)

Understanding Fiber Optics: Attenuation (117.25 KB)

Understanding Fiber Optics: Numerical Aperture (96.35 KB)

Understanding Fiber Optics: Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) (128.15 KB)

Understanding Fiber Optics: Zero Water Peak Fiber (91.72 KB)

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