TiniFiber's Q1-17 Press Kit & Power Point Presentation covering all aspects of Micro Armor Fiber. Micro Armor Fiber is a break-through innovation in fiber optic cabling. TiniFiber delivers a smaller, lighter, stronger and highly flexible armored fiber optic cable that is changing the way we think about Armored Fiber and securing the fiber optic connectivity.
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TiniFiber - An Armored Fiber Innovation
1. The Only Fiber Optic Cable You Will Ever Need!
Micro Armor Fiber™
2. TiniFiber® Wins Consecutive “Govies” Government
Security Platinum Level Awards in 2015 & 2016 at the
ISC West Security Show in the Fiber Optics Category.
Award Winning Fiber Optic Cable
3. Nov 10, 2015 TiniFiber® by CertiCable was
awarded the U.S. Patent for the Armored
Flexible Fiber Optic Cable - 11/11/2015
Farmingdale, NY – Certicable Inc., the parent company to TiniFiber® has announced
today that the U.S. Patent office has awarded U.S. Patent No. 9,182,562 B2 for the
stainless steel micro armor fiber developed to protect the fragile fiber glass within
the cable jacket.
“Our Micro Armor Fiber™ stainless steel concept was conceived back in 2011 and we
are pleased that the U.S. Patent Office recognizes the invention as ground breaking
and will change the armored fiber optic industry,” stated Christian A. Peterson III,
Chief Executive Officer for TiniFiber’s product line. Peterson continues, “We’re
focused on providing best-in-class armored fiber optic solutions to meet the needs
of large enterprises, IT, communications, telco, CATV, Pro AV, CEDIA, security and
government agencies that are seeking a quality fiber optic cable for both indoor and
outdoor usage.”
Barry Skolnick, co-inventor and Chief Operating Officer, states “The TiniFiber’s
revolutionary development of Micro Armor Fiber™ addresses both the armor and
non-armor cable markets in a single solution.” Roman Krawczyk, co-inventor and
Chief Engineer further elaborates that, “This is accomplished by the proprietary
“Micro Armor Machinery” designed to tightly wind the stainless steel tubular coil
around the fiber strands. This in turn provides the smallest Outer Diameter (OD) of
any armored fiber cable on the market.”
The solution offers considerable advantages over the conventional Aluminum
Interlocking Armor (AIA) widely used today. TiniFiber® Micro Armor Fiber™ cable
does not increase the size of the outer diameter of the basic fiber optic cable.
U.S. Patent and Press Release
4. What is Micro Armor Fiber™?
• Micro Armor Fiber is a revolutionary U.S. Patented
award winning new product.
• It Incorporates a tightly wrapped stainless steel coil
around the fiber jacket.
• It is designed to provide the lightest, strongest and most
flexible solution on the market today.
• TiniFiber can be utilized wherever conventional indoor
and outdoor fiber optic cables are used.
5. The smallest form factor armored fiber in the market
Micro Armor Fiber™
• The Micro Armor Fiber™ solution is
designed to protect the fragile glass
fiber strands within the cable jacket.
• Micro Armor Fiber™ stainless steel
coiled tubular design (combined with
Kevlar®) adds tensile strength,
unparalleled durability and crush
resistance for indoor and outdoor
usage.
• Future proofs projects by adding
unmatched durability in the smallest
OD from 1 to 144 fiber strands which
includes Multimode OM1, OM3, OM4
and SingleMode OS2.
• TiniFiber’s outer jackets are made to
meet all required specifications and
external conditions from Riser, Plenum,
Indoor/Outdoor, LSZH, Direct Burial,
Industrial and Harsh Environments as
well as an added water block for
underground conduits when necessary.
• Micro Armor Fiber™ is available with all
standard connectors.
6. Why Micro Armor Fiber?
• Micro Armor Fiber™ by TiniFiber® is a revolutionary innovation
• The Micro Armor Fiber is encased around the smallest Outer Diameter
• TiniFiber provides the best cost/value proposition
• 65% smaller and 75% lighter than Aluminum Interlocking Armor (AIA)
• Lowers manpower hours for installations
• Lowers shipping and warehousing costs
• Exceeds the industry performance standards
• Single jacket Hybrid Fiber + Power cables
PROVIDES PEACE OF MIND AND PROTECTS YOUR INVESTMENT FOR THE LIFE OF THE PROJECT
7. Where to Use Micro Fiber Armor™
Everywhere you use indoor/ outdoor or
armored fiber optic cables:
• Can be used in any channel from Telco, CATV,
WAN, LAN, SAN, Broadcast, DAS, Security, Pro
AV, Staging/Rental, CEDIA.
• Data centers, IT, communications and security
solutions that pose challenges regarding tight
spaces and small conduits for small/medium
businesses
• FTTD/FTTH/FTTB with single strand of TiniFiber
• BMS/PONS for premises who use it for
connecting throughout buildings
8. The TiniFiber® Hybrid Fiber + Power solution allows the installer to run
Micro Armor Fiber™ optics and power to devices such as cameras in a
single jacket that saves time, space and costs for the end-user.
Available in a variety of glass types and strand counts, the fiber component is designed as
needed. The “Power Cables” can be 2, 3 or 4 conductor with 12 AWG to 22 AWG options.
The basic construction is two (2) strands of SingleMode Fiber and 18 AWG/2 conductor all
under one (1) outdoor jacket.
Hybrid Fiber + Power Sampling
9. Micro Armor Fiber™ is approximately 65% smaller and
75% lighter than (AIA) Aluminum Interlocking Armor.
Micro Armor Fiber™ vs. AIA
10. Aluminum Interlocking Armor (AIA)
Aluminum Interlocking Armored (AIA) cables
are standard fiber optic cables inside a
spirally wrapped interlocking armor for
enhanced crush resistance and ruggedness.
AIA cable is bulky and has been known to
crush the fiber when the aluminum casing is
compromised. It is difficult to work with,
expensive to ship, requires additional crew
labor, and is limited in its applications due to
its size and lack of flexibility.
Fiber Count Diameter Weight* Bendable Armor
12 13.90 mm 395 lbs. 20.00XD
Fiber Count Diameter Weight* Bendable Armor
12 5.5 mm 99.20 lbs. 10.00XD
Micro Armor Fiber Stainless Steel
TiniFiber Micro Armor Fiber optic cable is
a stainless steel coiled tubular armored
solution that is designed as the smallest
and lightest cable with enhanced crush
resistance and ruggedness.
It is available in riser and plenum
constructions. Micro Armor Fiber can be
used for all general usage, patch and
inside/outside plant applications in place
of a conduit.
12 Strands - Based on 1000 feet
*This calculation does not include the actual weight of the reel
Head to Head Competitive Analysis
11. Simulation Project for TiniFiber vs. AIA to ship and ship the following:
• 20,000 FT of 6 strand TiniFiber Micro Armor Fiber vs. Aluminum Interlocking Armor (approximate)
• Pallets of each per trucking costs from Farmingdale, NY to California (approximate)
• Pallet cost of 1 month warehousing based on $25.00 per pallet per month (average cost per pallet NJ)
TiniFiber - Micro Armor Fiber
Fiber Count Diameter Small Reel Weight 4 Reels
6 Strand OM3 5.5 mm 5,000 ft 220 lbs. 960 lbs.
Shipping 2 pallets of 4 reels - $471.00
Warehousing 2 pallets 4 reels per month
$50.00 per month
Total Cost: $521
Aluminum Interlocking Armor
Fiber Count Diameter Large Reel Weight 14 Reels
6 Strand OM3 13.90 mm 1,500 ft. 200 lbs. 2,667 lbs.
Shipping 7 pallets of 14 reels - $1,410.00
Warehousing 7 pallets of 14 reels per month
$350.00 per month
Total Cost: $1,760
Cost Analysis 20,000 Ft. TiniFiber VS. AIA
12. Available in a variety of glass types and strand
counts, the fiber component is designed as needed.
OM4 2/6/12 is a "universal medium" and supports all
existing multimode applications.
OM3 2/6/12 most popular strand counts. Laser-
optimized 50/125 µm multi-mode fiber
OS2 2/6/12 most popular strand counts.
Most Popular Strand Counts
13. Most Popular Fiber Optic Cable
Indoor Fiber Optic Cables - Tight Buffered, Loose Tube, Ribbon cables
• Loose Tube all contain several jacketed simplex optical 250µm fibers.
• Tight buffered fiber in distribution cable is 900 µm.
• Ribbon cable includes up to 12 fibers contained side by side within a single jacket.
14. Most Popular Fiber Optic Cable
Outdoor & Armored Fiber Optic Cables
Tight buffered cables, loose tube cables, armored cables.
• Armored fiber optic cable includes an outer armor layer for mechanical protection
and to prevent damage.
• Tight buffered cable and loose tube cable are two early common outdoor fiber
cables. Tight buffered cables have riser and plenum rated versions
15. TiniFiber Patch Cord Solutions
TiniFiber Duplex Patch Cords – Single Tube for transmitting (TX) and receiving (RX).
TiniFiber protects the glass fiber, adds strength with Micro Armor Fiber and is half the
size of conventional patch cords!
Conventional Patch Cords: Duplex Patch
– Two (2) separate tubes for transmitting
(TX) and receiving (RX). Therefore, 2X
larger than TiniFiber.
16. • ST has been a popular connector for many years.
Bayonet locking design keeps the ST securely on
equipment. Used widely in legacy systems and still
the standard connector for broadcast applications.
• SC is a snap-in connector that is widely used in both
Multimode and Singlemode systems.
• LC is a newer connector that uses a 1.25 mm ferrule, half
the size of the SC/ST. Becoming the new most popular
connector for both Single and Multimode fiber.
• MTP®/MPO is 12 or 24 fiber connector for high density
applications. Its main use is for pre-terminated cable
assemblies.
• HDMI HD AV, including full 4K/8K and 3D content at
distances up to 1,000 feet .
Popular Termination Solutions
18. 10 Reasons Why Fiber Optic Versus Copper Cable
Fiber optic cables are the most popular mediums for both new cabling
installations and upgrades including: backbone, horizontal, and even
desktop/home applications. Fiber offers a number of advantages over copper.
1. Less Power: Fiber optic cabling uses less power and provides less signal degradation than copper cables.
2. Greater Bandwidth: Fiber provides more bandwidth than copper and has standardized performance up to
100 Gbps and beyond.
3. Speed & Distance:. Fiber distances depend on the style of cable, wavelength and network. Distances can
range from 550 meters (984.2 ft.) for 10-Gbps multimode and up to 40 kilometers (24.8 mi.) for single-
mode fiber cable.
4. Security: Your data is safe with fiber cable. It doesn’t radiate signals and is extremely difficult to tap.
5. Centralize: Fiber networks also enable you to put all your electronics and hardware in one central location,
instead of having wiring closets with equipment throughout the building.
6. Reliability: Fiber provides extremely reliable data transmission. It’s completely immune to many
environmental factors that affect copper cable.
7. Design: Fiber is lightweight, thin, and more durable when armored, than copper cable.
8. Migration: The proliferation and lower costs of media converters are making copper to fiber migration
much easier
9. Field Termination: Auto-aligning pins ensure accuracy for field termination. The use of pig-tails and pre-
terminated cable make field connections quick and easy.
10. Cost: Fiber typically costs less to maintain, has less downtime, and requires less networking hardware.
19. All company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.
Customer Sampling
• 911 Memorial
• Arthur Ash Stadium
• AOL
• AT&T
• ConEdison
• Palms Casino
• Panthers Stadium
• Super Bowl 2013/2014/2015/2016
• Verizon
• Winthrop Hospital
20. NFL Superbowl Outdoor Fiber
Every year, the Super Bowl outdoor events attract hundreds of thousands of
pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The NFL needed a truly reliable crush-proof, flexible,
high quality cable with the smallest OD fiber armor.
They turned to TiniFiber for the solution.
During the 2014 New York City events in Times Square on “Super Bowl Blvd” there
were thousands of vehicles and heavy foot traffic running over the Micro Armor cables
without incident. The NFL again utilized TiniFiber for the 2015 Santa Ana Super Bowl
(Feb 2016) events and will being using I again for the 2017 Event.
21. Winthrop Hospital Research Building
“Winthrop Hospital has undergone an expansion of our Research Building that uses high-
tech training for future technologies in the hospital.”
“A high end, secured fiber optic network backbone had to be implemented. We found that
TiniFiber Micro Armor Fiber optic cable was the perfect solution. The highly flexible, small
OD size saved space in both the pathways and the racks and made for a smooth installation
and within budget. The stainless steel armor provided the extra strength and security over
regular fiber cables. Plenum rated and the best Corning glass made it a no brainer.”
- Chris Iorio, Chief Information Officer
Winthrop Hospital, Mineola, NY
22. Smart Choice Press Release
Smart Choice Communications Works with TiniFiber® to
Provide Superior Voice and Data Services to Clients
Micro Armor Fiber™ Provides Increased Flexibility While Significantly Decreasing Time and Costs for Cabling Projects
Smart Choice Communications is an end-to-end telecommunications consulting and management company that provides a full
range of innovative infrastructure design, voice and data solutions, and cabling and wiring services to its growing client roster. The
company is currently undergoing rapid expansion into the healthcare and retail industries, and Chief Technology Officer Basil
Stepanov is always on the lookout for new products and services to better serve the demanding technology needs of this
customer segment.
Stepanov first encountered TiniFiber while working on an extensive wiring job for a large television producer. “For this project,
speed was of the essence,” remarked Stepanov. “When the client is constantly pushing large files under tight deadlines, it’s our
job to make sure everything runs smoothly and with no hiccups. TiniFiber helps us do just that.”
Since that first installation over a year ago, Smart Choice has continually scoped out TiniFiber for a wide variety of projects and is
working towards making Micro Armor Fiber the new standard for all cabling jobs going forward. “Micro Armor Fiber is tougher
than other fiber without a doubt,” says Stepanov. “It provides maximum flexibility and gives us much more versatility, allowing us
to work in large buildings and get around bends without worrying about cracking or breaking.”
During some fiber-optic installations there is a need to provide extra protection for the cable due to the installation environment.
That environment may be underground or in buildings with congested pathways. Installing an armored fiber-optic cable in these
scenarios provides extra protection for the optical fiber and added reliability for the network, lessening the risk of downtime and
cable damage due to rodents, construction work, weight of other cables and other factors.
“We’ve done a lot of installs in large stadiums and schools, and inevitably the client always requests changes a year or more later,”
says Stepanov. “When you’re using standard fiber and moving it at an angle, it could potentially break and cost the client tens of
thousands of dollars. Bottom line: when fiber breaks in a 100-story building it’s a huge, expensive disaster.”
Working with TiniFiber has helped Smart Choice save their clients significant time and financial resources. Measuring 65% lighter
in weight and 75% smaller in size than popular Aluminum Interlocking Armor (AIA) fiber optic cables, Micro Armor Fiber
translates into more versatility, lower shipping and installation costs, and decreased manpower hours to complete projects.
“When scoping out new technology, the most important thing we look for is how it can
help our clients,” Stepanov added. “With TiniFiber, it was a no-brainer.”
23. Fiber DAS Article Cabling News
Fiber DAS Article Cabling News
On Apr 17, 2016, FRANK BISBEE <frank@cablingnewswire.com> wrote:
FIBER OPTIC CABLE IS BECOMING THE "MUST USE" MATERIAL FOR INTERNAL DAS SYSTEMS AND MUCH, MUCH MORE...
For increased coverage and capacity, TiniFiber and other cable manufacturers offer a number of radio-over-
fiber (RoF) distributed antenna systems (DAS) that meet operators' distribution needs — from the simplest to
the most complex applications.
These cost-effective, integrated, end-to-end solutions deliver outstanding reliability and quality of service
(QoS) as well as enhanced energy efficiency. Only TiniFiber has the patented Micro Armored fiber optic cable
to meet the I/O challenging harsh and rugged environment. Available in CMP - Plenum also.
Available as low-power, high-power or unified optical DAS, our units feature distributed intelligence that allows
system components to integrate and interoperate like never before. The master unit controllers can be
managed from an intuitive, Web-based interface, which supports total equipment administration and
configuration.
Whether you require a solution for the tallest skyscraper, the biggest sporting event or just a university
campus, your fiber optic cable manufacturer designs and manufactures leading-edge technology that delivers
exceptional performance, even under the most rigorous environmental conditions.
25. Tinifiber® is an award winning, U.S. Patented American engineered Micro Armor Fiber™.
TiniFiber® has numerous testimonials from customers on the cost value proposition, ease of
installation as well as exceeding durability, ruggedness, flexibility as the lightest weight
armored cable in the market.
Tinifiber® Micro Armored Fiber™ cables have surpassed the expectations of all customers.
Summary & Contact
PLEASE CONTACT US REGARDING SPECIFICATIONS AND ENGINEERING OF OUR PRODUCTS
Barry Skolnick
Vice President of Operations
Barry@certicable.com
Roman Krawczyk
Chief Engineer
Roman@tinifiber.com
102 Marine Street
Farmingdale, NY 11735
631.756.2626 opt.2
www.tinifiber.com