Optical fiber cable containing ribbons in stranded tubes

Details Optical fiber cable containing ribbons in stranded tubes Optical fiber cable containing ribbons in stranded tubes

1995-09-20

1997-04-15

Ullah, Akm E.

Optical waveguides

Optical transmission cable

Loose tube type

G02B 644

Patent

active

056218419

ABSTRACT:
An optical fiber cable includes a central strength member, a plurality of optical ribbon-carrying tubes stranded around the central strength member in an alternating hand helix, and water-swellable yarns disposed in interstices between adjacent tubes. Pairs of electrical conductors may also be disposed in such interstices. A water-swellable tape is wrapped without substantial lay around the central strength member.

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