Mini Fiber Optic Cables | High-Strength FREEDM® and MIC® Plenum and Riser Fiber Cables | Corning

Go Everywhere with Ultra-Small, High-Strength Mini Cables

Go Everywhere with Ultra-Small, High-Strength Mini Cables

Don’t let congested cable pathways slow down your project or negatively impact your retrofit budget. FREEDM® Mini and and MIC® Mini 250 Cables are engineered to deliver exceptional strength in an ultra-small, lightweight design up to 50% smaller and 70% lighter than standard indoor and indoor/outdoor cables so you can add capacity where space is limited without reworking pathways.

When pathways are congested and retrofit costs matter, details matter.

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Corning Mini Cable Solutions

FREEDM® Mini Plenum and Riser

 

FREEDM® Mini Plenum and Riser Fiber Cables

Engineered for duct applications, these cables eliminate the need for a transition splice when entering the building, helping reduce time, labor, and complexity. A durable, plenum‑rated jacket supports compliance with ICEA 696, while the cable’s compact size, tensile strength, and enhanced crush resistance.

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MIC® Mini 250 Plenum

 

MIC® Mini 250 Plenum Fiber Cables

Designed to deliver reliable performance, simplified installation and long-term durability in plenum, riser, and general-purpose environments. A durable, plenum-rated jacket enables compliance with ICEA 696 that is an ideal solution for indoor networks that require a balance of performance, protection and installation efficiency to meet today’s evolving demands.

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Maximize Existing Infrastructure and Minimize Retrofit Costs with Smaller, Lighter, and Exceptionally Strong Cables

Maximize Existing Infrastructure and Minimize Retrofit Costs with Smaller, Lighter, and Exceptionally Strong Cables

With a 4.8 mm outer diameter, FREEDM® and MIC® mini cables deliver impressive mechanical performance in a compact footprint.

Productivity
Cut retrofit labor, downtime, and construction costs – Corning mini cables route through tight bends, crowded trays, limited conduit, and microducts (including cable jetting) to extend capacity without pathway upgrades.
Durability
All‑dielectric mini cables deliver exceptional (up to 2x) crush and tensile strength with no grounding/bonding, plus outdoor‑ready durability (water‑swellable strength yarns, UV‑resistant jacket on FREEDM mini) and tight bend performance (48 mm operating / 96 mm installation) to route complex pathways faster with less damage risk ideal for retrofit speed.
Efficiency
Get more flexibility through reduced installation time, minimized risk of damage, and faster project completion, especially in retrofit scenarios.

Choose the Right Mini Cable Fiber for Your Next Network Build

 

  FREEDM® Mini Cables MIC® Mini Cables
Outer Diameter 4.8 mm  4.8 mm 
Fiber Counts 6F, 12F, 24F SM; 6F, 12F OM4 6F, 12F, 24F SM; 6F, 12F OM4
Operating Temperature ‑40°C ‑40°C
Key Specifications
  • 250 µm color‑coded fibers (24F with ring‑mark identification)
  • Plenum‑ and riser‑rated options
  • Indoor/outdoor design eliminates transition splicing at building entry
  • Plenum‑rated for long‑term indoor durability
  • All‑dielectric construction
  • 2x crush and tensile strength vs. typical indoor cables

Looking for Another Way to Maximize Pathway Capacity?

Looking for Another Way to Maximize Pathway Capacity?

Corning’s MiniXtend® portfolio helps push density even further without expanding pathways

For environments where duct congestion, limited conduit space, or future growth demands continue to challenge network expansion, MiniXtend micro cables offer an additional pathway‑optimization approach.

Designed for microduct applications and air‑assisted installation, MiniXtend cables are up to 50% smaller than standard loose‑tube cables while supporting higher fiber counts in a compact footprint making them ideal for projects where maximizing existing duct space is critical.

The MiniXtend portfolio supports indoor, indoor‑outdoor, and outside‑plant use cases and enables scalable network growth without disruptive construction or costly pathway expansion.

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Tight Pathways? We Can Help.

Talk with a Corning expert to find the right mini cable solution to help you add capacity, simplify installs, and reduce retrofit complexity.

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