Optical fiber having a low-shrink buffer layer and methods of manufacturing the same
US6876807B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4431
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
At least one buffered optical fiber, and methods for manufacturing the same, including an optical fiber and a buffer layer. The buffer layer generally surrounds the optical fiber and has a low-shrink characteristic that preserves optical performance during, for example, temperature variations. In other embodiments, the at least one buffered optical fiber may be a fiber optic ribbon.
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