Lynx2 CustomFit® Splice-On Connectors
Cables
Patch Cords
Splitters
Quick SC-LC Mechanical Connectors
Shelves & Cassettes
Emerging Solutions
WDM Video Filter
CATV/MSO
Meeting the Onslaught of High Speed,
High Bandwidth Transmission, EPON
Evolution and Optimum Connectivity
for Advanced CATV Services
From HD TV, Video on Demand, and other triple play services to the continuing convergence of cable TV and high-speed internet access for” TV Everywhere” and multiscreen applications, multiple service providers require superior high-speed optical fiber transmission properties and the most reliable connectivity solutions for the continuity of services to the subscriber — and that’s why leading MSOs choose Sumitomo Electric Lightwave.
Whether your network architecture entails traditional HFC, the deep fiber PON design of Radio Frequency over Glass (RFoG), a metro build expansion, or another path to the subscriber, Sumitomo provides the latest, advanced optical fiber & optical fiber cable and connectivity solutions for your network vision. For PON architectures, Sumitomo offers the latest generation EPON equipment based upon the specifications, standards, and compliances of IEEE, CableLabs®, and MEF for the most advanced multiple CATV services.
Leading the Way in Next Generation EPON Technology
As the recognized leader in PON technology, Sumitomo Electric is leading the way in the evolution of the next generation EPON platform.
As multiple service operators seek to migrate from 1GE to 10GE, Sumitomo Electric provides the latest and most advanced EPON products with the quality and reliability that sets Sumitomo Electric apart from the rest.
Having developed a solid record of developing and delivering quality EPON equipment to major operators in Japan and Asia, such as NTT, KDDI, CHT and PCCW — Sumitomo Electric now brings its extensive PON expertise and experience to you.
Working directly with both IEEE and CableLabs, Sumitomo Electric incorporates the most recent standards in its hardware and software to ensure the most reliable interoperability between the optical distribution network (ODN), Optical Line Terminals (OLTs), and optical network units (ONUs) to keep you ahead of the curve in the continuing evolution of EPON technology.
Our EPON products are also MEF certified: MEF 9 (EPL, EVPL, ELAN); MEF 14 (EPL, EVPL, ELAN)
Optical Line Terminals (OLTs)
Optical Network Units (ONUs)
DPoE Server – FDE7000
Delivering Advanced Optical Fiber and Optical Cable Solutions from the Headend/Hub to the Subscriber
Having invented the Vapor Phase Axial Deposition (VAD) process, developed the world’s lowest attenuation Z-fiber with a record of 0.154dB/km, and pioneered the industry’s first bend insensitive fiber, Sumitomo provides single-mode optical fiber types that yield the most reliable high speed data transmission and optimum latency, important for emerging over-the-top video (OTT) and HD video transport over fiber. View our vast optical fiber types for the transmission speed, performance, and reliability required for today’s advanced CATV services.
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We may be best known for developing and introducing the best patented peelable ribbon fiber to the U.S., yet all Sumitomo Electric optical fiber cable designs are engineered and constructed with superior attributes for fast, easy, and safe fiber access, even for mid-span. Sumitomo Electric Lightwave optical fiber cables encompass industry first innovations in 100% gel-free and other breakthrough designs for maximum reliability, productivity, and cost efficiency in the field.
Ribbon Cables
Loose Tube Cables
Drop Cables
Leading the Way in Advanced Fusion Splicing and Field Installable Connectivity… That’s Light Years Ahead of the Rest …
As the first to develop, manufacture, and introduce the mass fusion splicer; dual-heater splicers; and splice protection heat shrink sleeves, among many other innovations, Sumitomo is the recognized leader in fusion splicing technology.
With more recent industry 1st innovations, including the next generation Quantum fusion splicers and Lynx2 field installable connectors for customized on-site cable builds and terminations, MSOs enjoy lead times to the speed, better performance, and cost savings attributed to advanced technology and innovation. We invite you to view Sumitomo’s comprehensive list of :
Fusion Splicers and Accessories …your One-Stop source for the most advanced splicers, cleavers, precision tools, jacket removers, consumables and more.
Lynx2 CustomFit® Splice-On Connectors… the latest in customized, on-site cable builds and field installable connectivity.
Sumitomo also offers the highest quality and reliable passive components including:
Splitters and Splitter Modules
Tailoring Your Fiber Optic Network
When our customers tell us they need a solution, we listen. Our outstanding engineers will tailor the product solution to meet the customer need…and, then, we deliver. The hostile environment cable, 36-fiber drop cable, 576-fiber Dry Ribbon Cable, Quantum fusion splicer are examples of Customer-Derived tailored innovations, inspired through customer input. At Sumitomo, we go the extra mile to partner closely with our customers to tailor their specific requirements and vision for their fiber optic network… and we extend our appreciation to our customers to whom we owe many advanced industry 1st innovations and continued leadership in mutually providing the best technology has to offer.