Posted to News on 17th Jun 2026, 10:43
Belden simplifies field termination for aerial and underground FTTX deployments
Belden has announced the launch of its new PPC DiamonDrop, a single-fibre drop cable engineered to make field terminations faster, easier and more reliable for last-mile/drop broadband applications.
Designed for outdoor aerial and underground installations, DiamonDrop features an innovative core design that enables the jacket to peel cleanly when exposing the 900 um buffered fibre, dramatically reducing complexity and the risk of fibre damage during cable preparation.
As broadband expansion accelerates - especially in rural and hard-to-serve areas - installation teams are under pressure to connect more subscribers quickly, with consistent quality and minimal rework. DiamonDrop is built to streamline on-site work without changing deployment standards or operational procedures. Compared to other lightweight flat drop cables, it offers improved usability while maintaining compatibility with most industry-standard connector options and common field practices.
DiamonDrop helps teams make better connections possible by simplifying prep, supporting versatile placement, and delivering durability for outside plant environments.
"At Belden, we focus on innovation and continuously find ways to improve our product portfolio to ensure successful FTTX deployments for our customers," said Doug Jones, VP of Product and Innovation for Belden Broadband Solutions. "DiamonDrop was designed to remove one of the most common pain points in last-mile fibre work - cable prep and termination - so crews can complete installations with greater confidence and consistency in both aerial and underground environments."
DiamonDrop applications and markets include FTTX outdoor aerial and underground deployments, serving telecom providers, rural broadband initiatives, and data infrastructure projects.
