Corning 096EC4-14100D53 – 96-Fiber, Nonarmored, SST-Ribbon Gel-Free Cable, SMF-28e+ Max 0.35/0.35/0.25 dB/km

Corning 096EC4-14100D53 – 96-Fiber, Nonarmored, SST-Ribbon Gel-Free Cable,  SMF-28e+ Max 0.35/0.35/0.25 dB/km

This 96-fiber SST-ribbon gel-free cable is designed for outdoor aerial and duct applications, offering reliable performance with a dielectric, nonarmored construction. Built with single-mode OS2 fibers, it features Corning SMF-28e+ optical performance with low attenuation of 0.35/0.35/0.25 dB/km at 1310, 1383, and 1550 nm wavelengths. The ribbon design includes 8 ribbons of 12 fibers each, ensuring high-density fiber management in a compact round geometry. With a rugged black polyethylene jacket and water-swellable elements for added protection, it withstands harsh conditions while remaining compliant with ITU-T G.652.D standards. Lightweight yet durable, it maintains flexibility and strength for long-term reliability in aerial and duct installations.

General Specifications

• Product Number: 096EC4-14100D53

• Cable Type: Ribbon

• Environment: Outdoor

• Product Type: Dielectric

• Fiber Category: Single-mode (OS2)

• Application: Aerial, Duct

• Cable Geometry: Round

Standards

• RoHS: Free of hazardous substances according to RoHS 2011/65/EU

• Common Installations: Outdoor lashed aerial and duct, indoor when installed according to NEC® Article 770

• Design and Test Criteria: ANSI/ICEA S-87-640, Telcordia GR-20, RDUP PE-90

Environmental Conditions

• Temperature Range, Installation: -30 °C to 70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F)

• Temperature Range, Operation: -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)

• Temperature Range, Storage: -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)

Cable Design

• Buffer Tube Color: Natural

• Fiber Count: 96

• Buffer Tube Diameter: 7 mm (0.28 in)

• Number of Ripcords: 2

• Fiber Coloring: Blue, Orange, Green, Brown, Slate, White, Red, Black, Yellow, Violet, Rose, Aqua

• Outer Jacket Color: Black

• Outer Jacket Material: Polyethylene (PE)

• Tensile Strength Elements/Armoring – Layer 1: Dielectric strength members

• Tape: Water-swellable (multiple layers)

• Ribbons per Tube: 8

• Fibers per Ribbon: 12

Mechanical Specifications

• Max. Tensile Strength, Long-Term: 890 N (200.08 lbf)

• Max. Tensile Strength, Short-Term: 2700 N (606.98 lbf)

• Nominal Outer Diameter: 12.2 mm (0.48 in)

• Min. Bend Diameter, Operation: 244 mm (9.61 in)

• Min. Bend Diameter, Installation: 366 mm (14.41 in)

Optical Characteristics

• Fiber Code: E

• Performance Option Code: 00

• Fiber Category: OS2

• Fiber Type: Single-mode (OS2) / 250 µm

• Fiber Name: Single-mode (OS2)

• Maximum Attenuation: 0.35 dB/km / 0.35 dB/km / 0.25 dB/km

• Wavelengths: 1310 nm / 1383 nm / 1550 nm

• Fiber Compliance: ITU-T G.652.D

Dimensions

• Cable Weight: 111 kg/km (74.59 lb/1000 ft)