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Xtreme-Light® Cables

Xtreme-Light® cables, part of Aptiv Interconnect's specialized "Xtreme" line, are advanced fiber optic cables engineered for high-performance data transmission in extremely harsh and demanding environments. These cables are designed to be exceptionally tough yet lightweight, built to withstand significant hydrostatic pressures, abrasion, and temperature fluctuations while maintaining superior optical performance. Distinguished by their unique, high-modulus coated fibers and specialized "Xtreme-grade" polyurethane jackets, Xtreme-Light® cables offer enhanced survivability in challenging conditions. They are crucial for applications such as deep-sea ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) tethers, oceanographic research, subsea communication, and other critical underwater or industrial uses where uncompromised data integrity and minimal cable weight/size are essential.

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Features and Benefits

  • Exceptional Toughness & Survivability: Features a unique, high-modulus coating on fibers and an "Xtreme-grade" polyurethane jacket, providing superior protection and durability in harsh environments.
  • Lightweight & Compact Design: Engineered for minimal weight and a small outer diameter, enabling longer deployments, easier handling, and integration into space-constrained systems.
  • Extreme Pressure Resistance: Designed to withstand significant hydrostatic pressures, making them suitable for deepwater applications (e.g., up to 10 km depths for some designs).
  • Robust Abrasion & Chemical Resistance: The specialized jacket material provides excellent resistance to abrasion, cuts, and various chemicals encountered in marine and industrial settings.
  • Water-Blocked Construction: Designed to prevent water ingress and migration along the cable, protecting optical fibers and ensuring reliable performance in submerged conditions.
  • High Strength Members: Can incorporate synthetic (e.g., Kevlar, Vectran) or steel strength members to provide high breaking strength and resist tensile loads during deployment and recovery.
  • Customizable Configurations: Aptiv Interconnect offers tailored designs with various fiber counts, strength members, and jacket options to meet specific application requirements.

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Optical Insertion Loss
Low (e.g., 0.25 dB/km for single-mode)
Optical Return Loss
High (e.g., ≥45 dB)
Operating Wavelengths
850 nm, 1300 nm, 1310 nm, 1550 nm

Fiber Type
Single-mode, Multimode
Fiber Coating
High-modulus coating
Jacket Material
"Xtreme-grade" Polyurethane
Strength Member
Synthetic fiber (Kevlar, Vectran), Steel armor
Water-Blocked Construction
Yes
Pressure Resistance
Up to 10 km depth (14,500 PSI)

Operating Temperature
to +85∘C
Chemical Resistance
Resistant to oils
Moisture Resistance
Water-blocked, submersible
RoHS and REACH Compliance
Compliant
Hydrostatic Pressure
Designed for deepwater depths

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