- OFC: Optical fiber, conductive
- OFN: Optical fiber, nonconductive
- OFCG: Optical fiber, conductive, general use
- OFNG: Optical fiber, nonconductive, general use
- OFCP: Optical fiber, conductive, plenum
- OFNP: Optical fiber, nonconductive, plenum
- OFCR: Optical fiber, conductive, riser
- OFNR: Optical fiber, nonconductive, riser
- OPGW: Optical fiber composite overhead ground wire
[edit] Jacket material
The jacket material is application specific. The material determines the mechanical robustness, aging due to UV radiation, oil resistance, etc. Nowadays PVC is being replaced by halogen free alternatives, mainly driven by more stringent regulations.
| Material | Halogen-free | UV Resistance | Remark |
| LSFH Polymer | Yes | Good[3] | Good for indoor use |
| Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) | No | Good[4] | Being replaced by LSFH Polymer |
| Polyethylene (PE) | Yes | Poor[5][6][7] | Good for outdoor applications |
| Polyurethane (PUR) | Yes | ? | Highly flexible cables |
| Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) | Yes | Fair?[8] | Good for indoor use |
| Polyamide (PA) | Yes | Good[9]-Poor[10] | Indoor and outdoor use |
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