Simplex & Zipcord:

Used mostly for patch cord and backplane applications.
Used for desktop connections.

Distribution:

Used for short, dry conduit runs, riser and plenum applications.

Breakout Cable:

Used for rugged cables are desirable or direct termination without junction boxes, patch
panels or other hardware is needed.

Loose tube:

Used cables for outside plant

Ribbon:

Preferred where high fiber counts and small diameter cables are needed.

Armored:

Armored cable is used in direct buried outside plant applications where a rugged cable is needed and/or rodent resistance. Armored cable withstands crush loads well, needed for
direct burial applications.

Aerial:

Aerial cables are for outside installation on poles. They can be lashed to a messenger or
another cable (common in CATV) or have metal or aramid strength members to make
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