Arlington VA (June 25, 2026) – The Telecommunications Industry Association, which develops standards for the information and communications technology industry, has released a new document, ANSI/TIA-455-86-B FOTP-86 Optical Fiber Cable Jacket Shrinkage.
ANSI/TIA-455-86-B is revising ANSI/TIA-455-86-A, FOTP-86 Optical Fiber Cable Jacket Shrinkage. Change oven to maintain +/- 3 °C, sample can move freely on horizontal surface and shrinkage to a positive value.
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TIA is actively seeking participation in this process from the user and general interest communities.
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