Corning 144ZU4-Y4F22D20 – Dielectric Fiber Cable, G.652.D G.657.A1, Single-Mode, Loose Tube, 144 Fiber, -40°C Min

Corning 144ZU4-Y4F22D20 – Dielectric Fiber Cable, G.652.D G.657.A1, Single-Mode, Loose Tube, 144 Fiber, -40°C Min

This 144-fiber OS2 outdoor loose tube cable is designed for aerial and duct installations, offering reliable performance in demanding environments. Built with a dielectric central element and polyethylene outer jacket, it provides durability and weather resistance for long-term deployments. The cable supports single-mode bend-improved OS2 fibers with low attenuation across 1310 nm, 1383 nm, and 1550 nm wavelengths. It is compliant with ITU-T G.652.D and G.657.A1 standards, making it suitable for high-performance optical networks. With wide temperature tolerance and Telcordia color coding, this cable ensures long-lasting reliability and ease of installation.

General Specifications

• Product Number: 144ZU4-Y4F22D20

• Cable Type: Loose Tube

• Environment: Outdoor

• Product Type: Dielectric

• Fiber Category: SMF-28® Ultra

• 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

• Notes: Store cable in proper temperature environment before installation

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

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

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

Cable Design

• Central Element: Dielectric

• Fiber Count: 144

• Outer Jacket Color: Black

• Outer Jacket Material: Polyethylene (PE)

• Buffer Tube Color: Blue, Orange, Green, Brown, Slate, White

• Buffer Tube Diameter: 2.7 mm (0.11 in)

• Number of Active Tubes: 6

• Number of Tube Positions: 6

• Tape: Thin Film

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

• Fibers per Tube: 24

• Color Code Standards: Telcordia

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: 10.9 mm (0.43 in)

• Min. Bend Diameter Installation: 328 mm (12.91 in)

• Min. Bend Diameter Operation: 300 mm (11.81 in)

Optical Characteristics

• Fiber Code: Z

• Performance Option Code: 22

• Fiber Category: OS2

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

• Fiber Name: Bend-Improved Single-mode (OS2)

• Maximum Attenuation: 0.34 dB/km / 0.34 dB/km / 0.22 dB/km

• Wavelengths: 1310 nm / 1383 nm / 1550 nm

• Fiber Compliance: ITU-T G.652.D and ITU-T G.657.A1

Dimensions

• Cable Weight: 75 kg/km (50.4 lb/1000 ft)