Common use of Basic Characteristics Clause in Contracts

Basic Characteristics. The OPGW cable is composed of optical fibers for telecommunications contained in a dielectric optical drive. The optical unit must be designed to contain and protect the optical fibers from damage caused by mechanical stress caused by tension, bending, torsion, compression and humidity. The configuration of the cable must be the "loose" type and must be longitudinally sealed against water ingress. The cable must have electrical and mechanical characteristics appropriate to the design of the transmission lines, and ensure that fiber will not suffer efforts during the life of the cable. It is the Concessionaire’s responsibility to determine the final technical characteristics and specifications of the OPGW cable, taking into account standards such as IEEE 1138, ITU-T G.652, or equivalent, to ensure compliance of standards required for the SEIN.