Mid-span breakout with potted closure

Optical waveguides – Optical transmission cable

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C385S109000

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07424189

ABSTRACT:
A breakout assembly includes a distribution cable, a tether cable, and at least one optical fiber. The distribution cable includes a breakout location having a length. The tether cable is secured to the distribution cable. The optical fiber extends along the length of the breakout location from the distribution cable to the tether cable. A polymeric tube including ring-type reinforcements extends along the length of the breakout location and encloses the optical fiber.

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