TIA-598C

What Is the TIA-598C?

TIA-598C refers to the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) standard for color coding of fiber optic cables. It provides guidelines for the identification and labeling of the fibers within a multi-fiber cable, specifically the color-coding of individual fibers. The standard defines colors for both single-mode and multimode fibers. The purpose of this color coding is to facilitate identification and management of the fibers during installation, termination, and maintenance processes.

What Are the Inner Fiber Color Code of TIA-598C?

Due to the different number of jumper cores, fiber color coding exists in several cases: In order to distinguish different optical fibers, each optical fiber is marked with 12 different colors, such as the first optical fiber is blue and the second optical fiber is orange.

The number of cores exceeds 12: When the number of cores exceeds 12, the previous twelve or two colors are usually reused for marking, but the difference is that other colors are also marked on the fiber to distinguish it, for example, the 13th fiber uses a blue outer jacket with black stripes.Here are the fiber color codes specified by TIA-598C:

Single-mode Fibers:

1. 1.Blue

2. 2.Orange

3. 3.Green

4. 4.Brown

5. 5.Slate (Gray)

6. 6.White

7. 7.Black

8. 8.Yellow

9. 9.Violet

10. 10.Red

11. 11.Rose (Pink)

12. 12.Aqua

Multimode Fibers:

1. 1.Black

2. 2.Brown

3. 3.Red

4. 4.Orange

5. 5.Green

6. 6.Slate (Gray)

7. 7.Blue

8. 8.Purple

9. 9.Yellow

10. 10.Rose (Pink)

11. 11.Aqua

12. 12.White

What Are the Features of TIA-598C?

TIA-598C is a standard that provides guidelines and features for the color coding of fiber optic cables. Here are some of the main features of TIA-598C:

Fiber Identification: TIA-598C establishes a color coding scheme for identifying individual fibers within a multi-fiber cable. This scheme helps in the installation, termination, and maintenance of fiber optic systems by providing a consistent and easily recognizable method of fiber identification.

Color Consistency: TIA-598C ensures color consistency within a specific type of fiber. This means that the same color will represent the same fiber type across different installations and components, promoting compatibility and reducing confusion.

Twelve-Color Scheme: TIA-598C defines a twelve-color scheme for both single-mode and multimode fibers. Each color represents a specific position or order within a fiber optic cable.

By adhering to the guidelines and features of TIA-598C, network technicians and installers can easily identify, manage, and maintain fiber optic cables and their individual fibers. This promotes efficient installation processes, accurate troubleshooting, and overall system performance.