Ultra-high fiber density micro-duct cable with extreme operating performance
US9921384B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4436
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A micro-duct cable includes a center member and a plurality of buffer tubes surrounding the center member. A plurality of fibers are disposed in each of the plurality of buffer tubes. Each of the plurality of buffer tubes contains greater than or equal to 24 fibers. The micro-duct cable further includes a cable jacket surrounding the plurality of buffer tubes and the center member. A maximum outer diameter of the cable is less than 13 millimeters and a modulus of elasticity of the cable is greater than or equal to 800 kpsi.
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