Fiber optic cable
US8107781B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/54
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fiber optic cable assembly includes an optical fiber, a strength layer surrounding the optical fiber and an outer jacket surrounding the strength layer. The outer jacket includes a base material having a Shore D Hardness of at least 85 and liquid crystal polymer embedded in the base material. The liquid crystal polymer constitutes less than 2% of the outer jacket by weight.
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