ADSS Fiber Optic Cable Definition

ADSS Fiber Optic Cable is short for All-Dielectric Self-Supporting Fiber Cable. ADSS is a type of optical fiber cable that is strong enough to support itself between structures without using conductive metal elements. It is used by electrical utility companies as a communications medium, installed along existing overhead transmission lines and often sharing the same support structures as the electrical conductors.

ADSS Fiber Optic Cable Advantage

• ADSS is an alternative to OPGW and OPAC with lower installation cost.
• Strong structure to allow lengths of up to 700 metres to be installed between support towers.
• Light weight and small in diameter to reduce the load on tower structures due to cable weight, wind, and ice.
• No strain, to maintain low optical loss throughout the life of the cable.
• The cable is jacketed to prevent moisture from degrading the fibers.
• The jacket also protects the polymer strength elements from the effect of solar ultraviolet light.
• The cable jacket and gel coating of fibres provides protection from chemical attack.

Using single-mode fibers and light wavelengths of either 1310 or 1550 nanometres, circuits up to 100 km long are possible without repeaters. A single cable can carry as many as 144 fibers. Usually, ADSS was used in 48 and 96 cores.