Bending loss characterization under temperature variations of ITU-T G.657 optical fiber standard for its implementation in the last mile

Single mode optical fiber FTTx solutions for broadband access networks are in continuous expansion. Due to the lack of a robust mathematical model for accurately predicting bend losses under climatic fluctuations, it becomes necessary to characterize the fiber before its implementation. In this work we present a comprehensive characterization of ITU-T G.657 optical fiber for evaluating its potential implementation in the last mile of a generic broadband network. The results of the characterization process show that the fiber supports the most aggressive tests without exceeding the manufacturer limits. The measurements demonstrate the suitability of G-657 fiber for this application.