Submarine optical cable
US4371234A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 1980 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4427
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical fiber cable intended for submarine use has a central cylindrical strength member (1) over which are laid the optical fibers (2). These are within a sheath 3, itself within an aluminum tube (4), usable to convey electrical power for repeaters. On the outside of this tube we have a layer of high tensile steel wires (5), surrounded by a layer of low density polyethylene. In a cable for shallower waters where the risk of damage is greater than in deep water the polyethylene layer is surrounded by a layer of armouring wires separated from the polyethylene by bedding material and enclosed by a layer of binding material.
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