Synergistic’s high-performance singlemode (Multitude) loose tube ECCS armored optical fiber cable is protected with thiroxtropic gel placed in loose tubes. The construction is genuinely designed for applications demanding superior mechanical protection where loose tubes are armored with ECCS tape shielding against rodent attack and compression for direct burial application. The outer jacket is flame retardant, Low Smoke Zero Halogen. Water ingress and migration are prevented by the water blocking threads and tape. Rip cords provided ease of armor and sheath removal. Easy and quick installation is attributed by its compact, lightweight and extremely rugged construction.