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MiniXtend® Cables

MiniXtend® Cables

Corning’s MiniXtend® cable solves the demand for today’s unlimited bandwidth capacity and addresses escalating network duct congestion.

Designed for installation in microduct systems using air-assisted installation methods, MiniXtend cables are up to 50 percent smaller than standard loose tube cables and offer high fibre counts in a small cable diameter footprint.

Our innovative optical micro cabling solutions include MiniXtend and MiniXtend HD cables, both with binderless* FastAccess® technology. 

MiniXtend Cable is available in fibre counts from 12 to 144 and features Corning® SMF-28® Ultra fibre. MiniXtend HD Cable – our highest density micro cable – features Corning® SMF-28® Ultra 200 fibre and delivers fibre counts up to 432.  MiniXtend HD cable is up to 20 percent smaller than standard micro cables.

Our time-saving binderless* FastAccess® technology eliminates the use of binder and waterblocking yarns and waterblocking tapes, enables up to 70 percent faster cable access, and reduces the risk of buffer tube damage. 

Visit our catalogue for more information about MiniXtend cable or MiniXtend HD cable, both with binderless* FastAccess® technology.

Micro cable is small, but the benefits are huge!

Learn how to accelerate optical network deployment, improve labor efficiency, and increase density in congested pathways with micro cables. Download our MicroTechnology Solutions Guide for an overview of the key components, latest innovations, and deployment techniques.

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Smaller Cables, Bigger Possibilities.

MiniXtend® Cables

MiniXtend® Cables

MiniXtend® Cables

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Micro technology means higher density and a smaller footprint today AND the simplest path to future growth tomorrow.

 

• Defer your capital investment — only install the fibre you need today

• Easy technology upgrades

• Empty pathways available for future growth

Micro technology means higher density and a smaller footprint today AND the simplest path to future growth tomorrow.

 

• Defer your capital investment — only install the fibre you need today

• Easy technology upgrades

• Empty pathways available for future growth

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MiniXtend® Cable Portfolio

MiniXtend® Cable Portfolio

MiniXtend® Cable Portfolio

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Here are the smallest and optimal MicroDuct cable sizes for each cable in the MiniXtend® cable portfolio.

Here are the smallest and optimal microduct cable sizes for each cable in the MiniXtend® cable portfolio.

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Microduct Sizes

MicroDuct Sizes and Configurations

Microduct Sizes and Configurations

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Microduct Size
(OD/ID mm)		Application
Direct Install/Direct Buried		Configuration
(No. of Microducts)
10/8Direct Install
(in an existing conduit system)		Single, 2-way, 3-way, 4-way, 7-way
12.7/10Direct Install/Direct Buried
(functions well in both environments)		Single, 2-way, 3-way, 4-way, 7-way
12/10Direct InstallSingle, 2-way, 3-way, 4-way, 7-way
14/10Direct BuriedSingle, 2-way, 3-way, 4-way, 7-way
16/12Direct BuriedSingle, 2-way, 3-way, 4-way, 7-way
16/13Direct InstallSingle, 2-way, 3-way, 4-way, 7-way
18/14Direct BuriedSingle, 2-way, 3-way, 4-way, 7-way

Each configuration is available with a toning wire. Aerial versions are also available.

Microduct Size
(OD/ID mm)		Application
Direct Install/Direct Buried		Configuration
(No. of Microducts)
10/8Direct Install
(in an existing conduit system)		Single, 2-way, 3-way, 4-way, 7-way
12.7/10Direct Install/Direct Buried
(functions well in both environments)		Single, 2-way, 3-way, 4-way, 7-way
12/10Direct InstallSingle, 2-way, 3-way, 4-way, 7-way
14/10Direct BuriedSingle, 2-way, 3-way, 4-way, 7-way
16/12Direct BuriedSingle, 2-way, 3-way, 4-way, 7-way
16/13Direct InstallSingle, 2-way, 3-way, 4-way, 7-way
18/14Direct BuriedSingle, 2-way, 3-way, 4-way, 7-way

Each configuration is available with a toning wire. Aerial versions are also available.

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Duct Space Utilisation

Filling an Empty Conduit and Duct Space Utilisation

Filling an Empty Conduit and Duct Space Utilisation

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Filling an Empty Conduit with Individual Microducts
Recommended MicroDuct Fill Ratios: Number of microducts per standard duct size SDR11 or SDR13.5

 

Optimized Duct Space Utilisation (Empty Duct Scenario)
An empty 1.25-in duct can accommodate 3 x 12.7/10* mm, or 5 x 10/8 mm microducts 

Filling an Empty Conduit with Individual Microducts
Recommended MicroDuct Fill Ratios: Number of microducts per standard duct size SDR11 or SDR13.5

 

Optimized Duct Space Utilisation (Empty Duct Scenario)
An empty 1.25-in duct can accommodate 3 x 12.7/10* mm, or 5 x 10/8 mm microducts 

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Microduct Overrides

MicroDuct Overrides in Existing Occupied Conduit

Microduct Overrides in Existing Occupied Conduit

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Microduct overrides offer a cost-effective solution for congested pathways with existing cables. Utilising the existing pathway offsets the cost of new construction while gaining capacity for expansion. Some common examples of microduct overrides are shown here, but many other variations are possible. 

Microduct overrides offer a cost-effective solution for congested pathways with existing cables. Utilising the existing pathway offsets the cost of new construction while gaining capacity for expansion. Some common examples of microduct overrides are shown here, but many other variations are possible. 

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MiniXtend® Resource Centre

MiniXtend® Infographic

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MiniXtend® cables with binderless* FastAccess® technology infographics sales sheet

MiniXtend® cables with binderless* FastAccess® technology infographics sales sheet

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MiniXtend® Cable FAQ

MiniXtend® Cable Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve gathered the most common questions our customers have about our MiniXtend® Cable here.

We’ve gathered the most common questions our customers have about our MiniXtend® Cable here.

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End-Span Access

End-Span Access for MiniXtend® Cable

Video detailing step-by-step instructions to access the fibres at the end of a MiniXtend® cable

Video detailing step-by-step instructions to access the fibres at the end of a MiniXtend® cable

Mid-Span Access for MiniXtend®

Mid-Span Access for MiniXtend® Cable

Video detailing step-by-step instructions to access the fibres in the middle of a MiniXtend® cable

Video detailing step-by-step instructions to access the fibres in the middle of a MiniXtend® cable

Side-by-Side Comparison: MiniXtend®

Side-by-Side Comparison: MiniXtend®

See how our binderless FastAccess® technology enables up to 70 percent faster cable access.

See how our binderless FastAccess® technology enables up to 70 percent faster cable access.

Accessing MiniXtend® Cable

Accessing MiniXtend® Cable with Binderless FastAccess® Technology

Accessing MiniXtend® Cable with Binderless FastAccess® Technology using Corning’s MXA Tool, fibre tube scorer (1.4mm and 1.7 mm), OFAT-003 tool, and mid-span-splitter

Accessing MiniXtend® Cable with Binderless FastAccess® Technology using Corning’s MXA Tool, fibre tube scorer (1.4mm and 1.7 mm), OFAT-003 tool, and mid-span-splitter

Installation MiniXtend® Cable

Installation MiniXtend® Cable with Binderless FastAccess® Technology

Microduct Override Installation Using Corning's MiniXtend® Cable with Binderless FastAccess® Technology

Microduct Override Installation Using Corning's MiniXtend® Cable with Binderless FastAccess® Technology

* Corning’s Binderless FastAccess Technology refers to the combination of an innovative jacket with state-of-the-art technology used to bind cable construction through the manufacturing process, eliminating the use of binder yarns and water-blocking tapes.