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Micro Armor Fiber™

What is Micro Armor Fiber™?

Micro Armor Fiber™ is a revolutionary U.S.

Patented and an award winning new product that incorporates a tightly wrapped stainless steel coil around the fiber jacket. It is designed to provide the lightest, strongest and most flexible solution on the market today.

U.S. Patent and Press Release

Nov 10, 2015 TiniFiber® by CertiCable was awarded the U.S. Patent for the Armored

Flexible Fiber Optic Cable - 11/11/2015

Farmingdale, NY – Certicable Inc., the parent company to TiniFiber® has announced today that the U.S. Patent office has awarded U.S. Patent No. 9,182,562 B2 for the stainless steel micro armor fiber developed to protect the fragile fiber glass within the cable jacket.

“Our Micro Armor Fiber™ stainless steel concept was conceived back in 2011 and we are pleased that the U.S. Patent Office recognizes the invention as ground breaking and will change the armored fiber optic industry,” stated Christian A. Peterson III, Chief Executive

Officer for TiniFiber’s product line. Peterson continues, “We’re focused on providing bestin-class armored fiber optic solutions to meet the needs of large enterprises, IT, communications, telco, CATV, Pro AV, CEDIA, security and government agencies that are seeking a quality fiber optic cable for both indoor and outdoor usage.”

Barry Skolnick, co-inventor and Chief Operating Officer, states “The TiniFiber’s revolutionary development of Micro Armor Fiber™ addresses both the armor and nonarmor cable markets in a single solution.” Roman Krawczyk, co-inventor and Chief

Engineer further elaborates that, “This is accomplished by the proprietary “Micro Armor

Machinery” designed to tightly wind the stainless steel tubular coil around the fiber strands. This in turn provides the smallest Outer Diameter (OD) of any armored fiber cable on the market as well as the same OD for current non-armored fiber cables.”

The solution offers considerable advantages over the conventional Aluminum Interlocking

Armor (AIA) widely used today. TiniFiber® Micro Armor Fiber™ cable does not increase the size of the outer diameter of the basic fiber optic cable.

Hybrid Fiber

Power Press Release

Available in a variety of glass types and strand counts, the fiber component is designed as needed. The “Power

Cables” can be 2, 3 or 4 conductor with 12 AWG to 22

AWG options. The basic construction is two (2) strands of

Singlemode Fiber with 18 AWG/2 conductors all under one

(1) outdoor jacket.

TiniFiber® Introduces All-in-One Hybrid Fiber + Power

Micro Armor Fiber™ Cable for Security Camera

Solutions - 04/7/2015

This plenum-rated power in the jacket fiber optic cable is designed for an all-in-one cable solution for security camera connectivity. Using Micro Armor Fiber™ technology, the outer diameter (OD) of this cable is minimized, enabling the most efficient use of space and materials. The cable consists of aramid strands and 12 to 48 multicolored

250μm fibers packaged in a high performance PVC jacket. TiniFiber® can customize the power solution for all projects based on the type of source equipment used, such as mega-pixel cameras, etc.

“TiniFiber® provides market-leading technology that minimizes the OD of the Micro

Armor by deploying a stainless steel, tubular coiling process that adds maximum tensile strength and bend radius with an OD that is similar to conventional fiber optic cable housing. This Micro Armor Fiber™ core cable offers unparalleled bandwidth potential from 1 to 144 strands for both single and multimode usage,” stated Roman Krawczyk,

Chief Technical Officer for TiniFiber’s product line.

Krawczyk continues, “Cost value proposition is something taken very seriously at

TiniFiber®. TiniFiber® will add value to every project as the de facto “best in class”

Micro Armor Fiber™ solution. Any security solution can benefit from the installation of

TiniFiber® into their project. The security industry can have confidence that the system will not fail or be disrupted due to the cable installation.”

Smart Choice Press Release

Smart Choice Communications Works with TiniFiber® to

Provide Superior Voice and Data Services to Clients

Micro Armor Fiber™ Provides Increased Flexibility While Significantly Decreasing Time and Costs for Cabling Projects

Smart Choice Communications is an end-to-end telecommunications consulting and management company that provides a full range of innovative infrastructure design, voice and data solutions, and cabling and wiring services to its growing client roster. The company is currently undergoing rapid expansion into the healthcare and retail industries, and Chief Technology Officer Basil Stepanov is always on the lookout for new products and services to better serve the demanding technology needs of this customer segment.

Stepanov first encountered TiniFiber® while working on an extensive wiring job for a large television producer. “For this project, speed was of the essence,” remarked Stepanov. “When the client is constantly pushing large files under tight deadlines, it’s our job to make sure everything runs smoothly and with no hiccups. TiniFiber® helps us do just that.”

Since that first installation over a year ago, Smart Choice has continually scoped out TiniFiber® for a wide variety of projects and is working towards making Micro Armor Fiber™ the new standard for all cabling jobs going forward. “Micro Armor Fiber™ is tougher than other fiber without a doubt,” says Stepanov. “It provides maximum flexibility and gives us much more versatility, allowing us to work in large buildings and get around bends without worrying about cracking or breaking.”

During some fiber-optic installations there is a need to provide extra protection for the cable due to the installation environment. That environment may be underground or in buildings with congested pathways. Installing an armored fiber-optic cable in these scenarios provides extra protection for the optical fiber and added reliability for the network, lessening the risk of downtime and cable damage due to rodents, construction work, weight of other cables and other factors.

“We’ve done a lot of installs in large stadiums and schools, and inevitably the client always requests changes a year or more later,” says Stepanov.

“When you’re using standard fiber and moving it at an angle, it could potentially break and cost the client tens of thousands of dollars. Bottom line: when fiber breaks in a 100-story building it’s a huge, expensive disaster.”

Working with TiniFiber® has helped Smart Choice save their clients significant time and financial resources. Measuring 65% lighter in weight and

75% smaller in size than popular Aluminum Interlocking Armor (AIA) fiber optic cables, Micro Armor Fiber™ translates into more versatility, lower shipping and installation costs, and decreased manpower hours to complete projects.

“When scoping out new technology, the most important thing we look for is how it can help our clients,”

Stepanov added. “With TiniFiber, it was a no-brainer.”

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Who, What, Why & Where

• What is Micro Armor Fiber™

• Why use Micro Armor Fiber™

• Where to use Micro Armor Fiber™

• Who is using the product

What is Micro Armor Fiber™?

The smallest form factor armored fiber presently available

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The Micro Armor Fiber™ solution is about protecting the fragile glass fiber strands within the cable jacket

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Micro Armor Fiber™ stainless steel coiled tubular design (combined with Kevlar®) adds tensile strength, unparalleled durability and crush resistance for indoor and outdoor usage

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Provides future proofing the project by adding ruggedness in the smallest OD from 1 to 144 fiber strands that includes

Multimode OM1, OM3, OM4 and

SingleMode OS2

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TiniFiber’s outer jacket are made to meet all required specifications and external conditions from Riser, Plenum,

Indoor/Outdoor, LSZH, Direct Burial,

Industrial and Harsh Environments as well as added water block for underground conduits when necessary

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Micro Armor Fiber™ are available with all standard connectors

Why Micro Armor Fiber™?

 Micro Armor Fiber™ by TiniFiber® is a revolutionary innovation for the fiber optic cable industry that provides a number of advantages for the Telco, CATV, IT, Security,

Broadband, Government and for all commercial projects.

 The Micro Armor Fiber™ is encased around the smallest Outer Diameter (OD) stainless steel coiled tubular outer jacket solution for superior durability, bendability and ruggedness that makes routing and installation faster and easier

 TiniFiber® provides the best cost/value propostion of any fiber optic armor manufactured today

 Micro Armor Fiber™ is approximately 65% smaller and 75% lighter in weight of the typical Aluminum Interlocking Armor (AIA)

 TiniFiber® cable reduces the cost of armored fiber cable projects by lowering manpower hours for installations

 Micro Armor Fiber™ cables exceed the industry performance standards

 Micro Armor Fiber™ and power in a single jacket will lower cost and save time/labor to install Hybrid Fiber + Power cables

PROVIDES PEACE OF MIND AND PROTECTS YOUR INVESTMENT FOR THE LIFE OF THE PROJECT

Where to Use Micro Armor Fiber™

Micro Armor Fiber™ will have many applications with quality, durability and competitive pricing:

 Can be used in any channel from Telco, CATV, WAN,

LAN, SAN, Broadcast, DAS, Communication, Security,

Pro AV, Staging/Rental, CEDIA.

 For Indoor, Outdoor and Aerial Installations and regardless of environmental conditions

 Data centers, IT, communications and security solutions that pose challenges regarding tight spaces and small conduits for small/medium businesses

 FTTD/FTTH – Best in class Micro Armor Fiber™ optic cable where speed and big data cannot be compromised from the server to the patch panel and to the desk or home

 Municipalities and premises who use it for connecting throughout buildings, schools, departments, smart traffic lights and CCTV surveillance systems

Revolutionary Fiber Optic Solution

Micro Armor Fiber™ is the most universal fiber optic solution in the market today

 With the attributes of a basic fiber optic cable, plus the strength, durability and ruggedness of armored cables

Micro Armor Fiber™ can be used in any channel from Bulk to Patch Cords for:

 WAN, LAN, SAN, Broadcast, Security,

CATV, Telco, Communication, Indoor,

Outdoor Aerial Installations and regardless of environmental conditions

Top 5 Network Fiber Optic Concerns

“SURVEY FROM INSTALLERS, DESIGNERS, CONTRACTORS, END-USERS”

Maintenance and downtime from fiber optics cables that end up cracking, bending and pinching of the glass in the fiber optic cable

Space constraints through conduits, support systems and data cabinets

Smaller size fiber optic cable for higher density applications

A replacement to the current Aluminum Interlock Armor (AIA) jacket that is bulky and heavy for 1000 ft. rolls

Current AIA takes additional manpower to install and transport to the job

Patch Cord Solutions

 The performance of a fiber optic network can be undermined when the performance of the patch cords used for connecting communications equipment are not top quality

 Micro Armor Fiber™ is the “END to

END” solution and provides the high quality, bend radius to ensure the proper connection and high performance for communication

 TiniFiber® tests all products for quality assurance

Conventional cluttered patch cords can lead to faulty connectivity

Warranty

The 25-Year Limited Warranty (see warranty guidelines) is for manufacturing defect and will add assurance based on our high-quality engineering and manufacturing.

Customer Sampling

• 911 Memorial

• AOL

• AT&T

• ConEdison

• Palms Casino

• Panthers Stadium

• Superbowl 2013/2014

• Verizon

• Winthrop Hospital

All company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.

NFL Super Bowl Outdoor Fiber

Every year, the Super Bowl outdoor events attract hundreds of thousands of pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The NFL needed a highly crush-proof, flexible, high quality cable and with the smallest OD fiber armor. They turned to TiniFiber® for the solution.

During the 2014 New York City events in Times Square on “Super Bowl Blvd” there were thousands of vehicles and heavy foot traffic running over the Micro Armor cables without incident. The NFL again utilized the TiniFiber® for the 2015 Phoenix Super

Bowl events and will recommend the product for other events in the future.

Currently, TiniFiber® is being spec’d into the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl

- NFL Project Manager

AOL Corporate FTTD Solution

AOL Corporate was looking for best in class Fiber To The Desk (FTTD) cabling and patch cords. Since they were transporting huge amounts of data, it was imperative to have high bandwidth and zero down-time. The right fiber solution had to provide quality and reliability from the server to the patch panel and to the desk. AOL turned to TiniFiber’s Micro-Armor Fiber™ optics for its FTTD needs.

- Architect Developer, AOL

Winthrop Hospital Research Building

“Winthrop Hospital has undergone an expansion of our Research Building that uses high-tech training for future technologies in the hospital.

A high end, secured fiber optic network backbone had to be implemented. We found that TiniFiber® Micro Armor Fiber™ optic cable was the perfect solution. The highly flexible, small OD size saved space in both the pathways and the racks and made for a smooth installation and within budget. The stainless steel armor provided the extra strength and security over regular fiber cables. Plenum rated and the best Corning glass made it a no brainer.”

Chris Iorio, Chief Information Officer

Winthrop Hospital, Mineola, NY

Micro Armor Fiber™ VS. AIA

TiniFiber® Micro Armor Fiber™

VS.

Aluminum Interlocking Armor (AIA)

Micro Armor Fiber™ vs. AIA

When comparing 1000 feet of cabling, Micro Armor

Fiber™ is approximately 65% smaller and 75% lighter than

Aluminum Interlocking Armor.

Micro Armor Fiber™ vs. AIA

When comparing 300 feet of Aluminum Interlocking Armor, be prepared to have two (2) strong guys to carry that reel or… the lightweight TiniFiber® 300 feet that you can have anyone bring to the job site!

Hmm… Light as a feather!

Saves money and time to deliver and install at the site for the same 6-strand

Micro Armor

Fiber™

Bend at your knees!

To carry that large 300 ft.

6-strand of

Aluminum

Interlocking

Armor (AIA)

Head to Head Competitive Analysis

12 Strands - Based on 1000 feet

Micro Armor Fiber™ Stainless Steel Aluminum Interlocking Armor (AIA)

TiniFiber® Micro Armor Fiber™ optic cable is a stainless steel coiled tubular armored solution that is designed as the smallest and lightest with enhanced crush resistance and ruggedness. Available in riser and plenum constructions. Stainless steel micro armor can be used for all general usage, patch and inside/outside plant applications in place of a conduit.

Fiber Count Diameter Weight* Bendable Armor

12 5.5 mm 99.20 lbs. 10.00XD

Aluminum Interlocking Armored cables are standard fiber optic cables inside a spirally wrapped interlocking armor for enhanced crush resistance and ruggedness.

The downside of AIA cable that it is bulky and has been known to crush the fiber when the aluminum casing is compromised.

Fiber Count Diameter Weight* Bendable Armor

12 13.90 mm 395 lbs. 20.00XD

*This calculation does not include the actual weight of the reel

Cost Analysis Labor TiniFiber

VS. AIA for FTTD

Simulation Project for TiniFiber® vs. AIA to supply and install the following:

 Two (2) runs of 4-Strand 50/125 Multimode OM3 armored plenum fiber optic runs with LC connectors on both sides

 Sixteen (16) LC connectors

 Two (2) locations

 Two (2) fiber optic couplers for LC connectors and two (2) face plates with 4-ports

 One (1) 12-port fiber optic rack mounted patch panel

 One (1) wire manager

TiniFiber® Micro Armor Fiber™

 4 Strand OM3 – Install = $3,001.00

 Material - TiniFiber is $531 + $300 + $320 =

$1,151.00

 1 x 275 feet $337.00

 1 x 150 feet $194.00

 Pre-terminated with 4LC-4 LC with secure pulling eye $75.00 each side

 Fiber box $260.00, Two (2) Loaded Face plates @ $30.00 = $320

 Labor - 2 men x 12hrs at $75.00/hr. = $1,800.00

 Delivery = $50.00

Competitive Aluminum Interlock Armor

 4 Strand OM3 – Install = $3,801.00

 Material – AIA Fiber is $581 +$300+ $320 =

$1,201.00

 1 x 275 feet $361.00

 1 x 150 feet $220.00

 Pre-terminated with 4LC - 4LC with secure pulling eye $75.00 each side

 Fiber box $260.00, Two (2) Loaded Face [email protected]$30 = $320

 Labor - 2 men x 16hrs at $75.00/hr. = $2,400.00

 Delivery = $200.00

*Pricing based upon 6/1/15 price sheet

Micro Armor Fiber™ Cable

Sampling of TiniFiber® Solutions

4 Core OM1, OM3, OM4, & OS2

OM1 62.5/125 fiber has a 62.5 micron core and a 125 micron cladding. This cable supports up to 1 Gigabit applications.

OM3 or laser-optimized 50/125 µm multi-mode fiber that meet this designation provide sufficient bandwidth to support 10 Gigabit Ethernet up to 300 meters.

OM4 is a "universal medium" and supports all existing multimode applications. With a minimum 4700

MHz·km EMB bandwidth and 3500 MHz·km OFL bandwidth at 850 nm, OM4 fiber can support higher speeds and longer distances.

OS2 SingleMode fiber has a much smaller core, only about 9 microns used for telephony and CATV with laser sources at 1310 and 1550 nm because it has lower loss and virtually infinite bandwidth.

Hybrid Fiber + Power Sampling

The TiniFiber® Hybrid Fiber + Power solution allows the installer to run

Micro Armor Fiber™ optics and power to devices such as cameras in a single jacket that saves time, space and costs for the end-user.

Available in a variety of glass types and strand counts, the fiber component is designed as needed. The “Power Cables” can be 2, 3 or 4 conductor with 12 AWG to 22 AWG options.

The basic construction is two (2) strands of SingleMode Fiber and 18 AWG/2 conductor all under one (1) outdoor jacket.

TiniFiber 4 Core OS2 Spec Sheet

TiniFiber 6 Core OM1 PU Spec Sheet

TiniFiber 4 Core OM3 Spec Sheet

TiniFiber 12 Core OM4 Spec Sheet

Mobile Deployment Reel

Accessories

Stainless Steel Fiber Adapters

Stripping Tool and Cable Cutters

For stripping most basic TiniFiber, rotate the tool

1 to 3 times with index finger to strip the outer jacket easily.

MPO Kits

OM1 Cassette 12 Duplex LC Kit

24 Strand # MTF-OM1

OM3 Cassette 6 Duplex LC Kit

12 Strand # MTF-OM3

OM4 Cassette 6 Duplex LC Kit

12 Strand # MTF-OM4

OS2 Cassette 12 Duplex LC Kit

24 Strand # MTF-OS2

MPO Kit Spec Sheet

Summary

TiniFiber® is an American Engineered Micro Armor Fiber™ cable that is an award winning U.S. patented solution.

TiniFiber® micro armored cables have surpassed expectations of all customers.

TiniFiber® has testimonials from customers on the cost value proposition, ease of installation as well as exceeding durability, ruggedness, flexibility and lightest weight armored cable in the market today.

Please contact us regarding specifications and engineering of our products:

Roman Krawczyk, Chief Engineer

95 Toledo Street

Farmingdale, NY 11735

631.932.2253

[email protected]

www.tinifiber.com

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