Title :
Nonmetallic 1000-fiber cable
Author :
Hogari, Kazuo ; Takagi, Ken ; Ashiya, Fumihiro
Author_Institution :
NTT Telecommun. Field Syst. R&D Center, Ibaraki, Japan
fDate :
2/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A nonmetallic high-fiber-count cable that contains fiber ribbons inserted tightly into slots and has tensile force applied to the central and slotted-rod unit strength members is described. The cable bending flexibility, tensile strain, and cable diameter, which are important for its economical and efficient construction, were theoretically and experimentally evaluated and an optimum combination of diameters for the strength members was obtained. Based on the results, a nonmetallic 1000-fiber cable was manufactured and its transmission, mechanical, and water-blocking performances were confirmed to be excellent
Keywords :
bending; optical cables; tensile strength; 1000-fiber cable; cable bending flexibility; cable design; cable diameter; cable testing; central strength members; environmental degradation; fiber ribbons; fibre transmission performances; nonmetallic high-fiber-count cable; optical testing mechanical strength; slotted-rod unit strength members; tensile force; tensile strain; water-blocking performances; Cable shielding; Manufacturing; Optical design; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber devices; Optical network units; Research and development; Steel; Tensile strain; Wire;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
