Broadcast

Optical Cable Corporation’s broad range of Fiber Optic Broadcast Cables are specifically designed for real-time transmission of high definition broadcast signals. Our Field Broadcast cables repeatedly withstand the abuse associated with the extreme demands in rapid deployment and retrieval applications.
Our stadium and arena cables are optimized to withstand the rigors of installation challenges such as difficult cable pulls, high tensile loading, and severe crush occurrences.
Features of optical cable corporation's fiber optic broadcast cables.
- Outdoor, field proven cables are
easily deployed and retrieved for remote news gatherings and sporting events
- Water-resistant and UV-resistant for extreme environments
- Lightweight Riser and Plenum cables are ideally suited for stadium and arena venues for video-on-demand applications. Interlocking armor cable options also available for stadium and arena venues
- High tensile load rating for quick deployment and retrieval
- Excellent crush resistance to withstand crowd and vehicle traffic
- Cables are suitable for use with single, as well as, multichannel connectors
- Helically stranded cable core for flexibility, survival in difficult pulls, and excellent mechanical protection for the optical fibers
- Distribution and Breakout Broadcast fiber optic cables are immune to electro-magnetic and radio frequency interference
- 2 to 24 fibers, higher fiber counts are available on request
- Custom designed Composite cables in a variety of configurations to meet the connector, cable size and electrical performance requirements; flexible and deployable Composite Broadcast cables
- Broadcast cables made in a variety of colors for easy identification or to blend in to the environment
- OCC also offers:
- Broadcast cables pre-spooled on deployable reels for a ready-to-use product
- Broadcast cables can be pre-terminated with single fiber or ruggedized multi-channel connectors upon request
Seamless integration.
The first prerequisite for seamless integration is the melding of like products to work together.
In May 2008, Optical Cable Corporation acquired SMP Data Communications, a company internationally recognized for its role in establishing data communication connectivity standards, through its innovative and patented technologies, and offering a full range of fiber optic and copper data communication connectivity products.
SMP Data Communications, headquartered near Asheville, North Carolina, is internationally recognized for its role in establishing the world’s data communications standards, through its innovative and patented technologies. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Optical Cable Corporation (NASDAQ GM: OCCF).
The uncompromising principles that led to the development of the first OCC products remain a constant influence on the design, production and service at Optical Cable Corporation. End-users benefit from fiber optic cables and connectivity products that are easy and economical to install, provide a high degree of reliability and deliver exceptional performance.
Optical Cable is committed to building on the spirit of innovation while staying focused on meeting the changing needs of customers worldwide.



