Hybrid Cables

The challenges associated with managing separate power and communication networks are being replaced by a more streamlined and efficient approach. By integrating both services into a single infrastructure, hybrid cable solutions simplify network deployment and reduce reliance on multiple stakeholders, such as building owners and local utility providers.

This innovative approach supports the advancement of Smart Cities and intelligent network ecosystems, where efficiency, scalability and reliability are essential. Developed in collaboration with industry partners, enhanced FibreFlow™ solutions now enable the remote powering of low-voltage network access devices, combining optical fibre with electrical conductors within a single system. The result is a unified distribution network that delivers both power and connectivity, offering significant operational and economic advantages.

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Benefits

  • Reduced Capital Expenditure
    A single installation supports both power and communication networks, lowering overall deployment costs.
  • Centralised Power Management
    Simplifies system design by enabling backup power to be managed from a single, central location.
  • Safe Low-Voltage Operation
    Utilises low-voltage DC-to-DC systems with lightweight cables that are easy to handle and install.
  • Space-Efficient Design
    Compact, powered fibre cable systems help address installation constraints across a variety of environments.
  • Minimised Disruption
    A unified infrastructure reduces installation complexity, lowers visual impact and limits disruption during deployment.