Lightera Introduces 11.4mm Diameter 864 Fiber Cable to Boost Fiber Capacity in 14mm Microduct Applications
RollR® 200 864 Fiber Rollable Ribbon Microcable delivers outstanding fiber density and installation efficiency
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fiber Connect 2025, Booth 429 – Lightera, a leading innovator in optical fiber solutions, announces the RollR® 200 864 Fiber Rollable Ribbon Microcable. With an ultra-compact 11.4mm diameter, this latest member of the RollR microcable family is designed specifically to fit seamlessly into standard 14mm inner diameter (ID) microducts.
Using Lightera's field-proven rollable ribbon technology enables fast and reliable mass fusion splicing and simplifies installation processes, increasing operational efficiency and scalability in high-density environments.
Key Features and Benefits
- High Fiber Density: Accommodates 864 fibers in a compact 11.4mm cable, for excellent duct utilization.
- Microduct Optimization: Precisely engineered for 14mm ID microducts, ideal for urban and space-constrained deployments.
- Rollable Ribbon Design: Speeds up deployment with reliable mass fusion splicing, significantly reducing labor time and cost.
- Installation Capability: Specifically designed for air-blown installation in microduct systems, the rifled outer jacket reduces installation friction to increase installation lengths.
- Future-Ready Infrastructure: Supports next-generation bandwidth and evolving communication technologies.
"At a time when network demands are rapidly evolving, the RollR 200 864 Fiber microcable represents a major improvement in fiber deployment efficiency," said Michel Gomez, Outside Plant Cable Product Manager for Lightera. "By delivering 864 fibers in an ultra-compact 11.4mm design, we're enabling our customers to increase duct efficiency, reduce installation complexity, and future-ready their infrastructure for the data-driven world ahead."
As networks scale to accommodate increasing connectivity needs, the RollR 200 864 Fiber Rollable Ribbon Microcable provides a high-performance, space-saving solution that empowers operators to expand fiber capacity without compromise.
About Lightera
Lightera is a global leader in optical fiber and connectivity solutions, delivering innovative technologies that drive communication networks, data centers, and specialty photonics applications. With a deep legacy of expertise in optical science, we provide high-performance solutions that enable faster, more reliable, and more sustainable connections for businesses, communities, and industries worldwide.
Headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, U.S.A., Lightera operates with a global footprint, serving customers across telecommunications, enterprise, industrial, generative AI, data centers, 5G/6G, utilities, medical, aerospace, defense, and sensing markets. Lightera is part of Furukawa Electric Group, a multi-billion-dollar leader in optical communications.
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