Microducts
OverviewDescriptionTypes of ductsDuct optionsPlacement of cableTraditional duct installationProblems with fibre optic cablesMicroduct cabling
Microducts are typically small-diameter, flexible, or semi-flexible ducts designed to provide clean, continuous, low-friction paths for placing optical cables that have relatively low pulling tension limits. As stated in industry requirements document Telcordia GR-3155 Generic Requirements for Microducts for Fiber Optic Cables, microduct products are expected to: • Be compatible with existing construction designs and building configurations for both riser- and plenu