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IPT-CORE multicore fibers by InPhoTech are an
innovative solution dedicated to boosting optical
link capacity. These standard diameter fibers
contain 7 separated cores (with 19-cores available
in an increased-diameter fiber). In InPhoTech’s
proprietary design each single-mode core of IPT-
CORE is fully compliant with the ITU-T G.652
recommendation so that other established signal
multiplexing methods can be used effectively. As
a result the transmission capacity within a single
optical fiber cable multiples dramatically.

In terms of fiber-optic network Fig. 1
deployment and maintenance,
multicore fiber is expected to
bring savings of 70% to 80%
in investment and operational

expenditures respectively. This
comes from the reduced number
of fibers to be installed, lighter
cabling, fewer fiber terminations,
less space occupied in a telecom Fig. 2a, 2b
duct and shorter time-to-repair. the functionality of 7 or 19 fibers within a single fiber. Furthermore, 1x7 all-fiber

power splitters and erbium doped active multicore fibers (an active IPT-CORE)
In order to allow multicore fibers to be deployed for signal amplification are also available. These products enable InPhoTech’s
quickly and easily for industrial application, solution to be used in long-haul, metro or access networks without replacing
InPhoTech has created a fiber design ready for the existing transmitting-receiving devices.
implementation in existing networks. A complete
system based on InPhoTech’s IPT-CORE consists of Besides the necessary technological developments, there are solid economic
a 7-core or a 19-core passive optical fiber together reasons for turning towards IPT-CORE fibers. In terms of network deployment
with fan-in/fan-out components on both ends of and maintenance, multicore fiber is expected to bring savings of 70% to 80%
the fiber. The fan-in/fan-out component allows in investment and operational expenditures respectively. This comes from the
information to be sent and received to and from reduced number of fibers to be installed, lighter cabling, fewer fiber terminations,
each core independently, thus effectively providing less space occupied in a telecom duct and shorter time-to-repair.
Providing a complete solution, the
IPT-CORE technology by InPhoTech
satisfies the demand for increased
capacity in telecom networks, making
it both available and affordable.
IPT-CORE is ready to fit a multiplied
transmission into an existing
infrastructural envelope. Designed
with network integration in mind our
multicore fibers and components
enable quick deployment and provide
an efficient investment in next-
generation network capacity.

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