Title :
Design and performance of nonmetallic optical fiber cable with high-impact-resistant sheath
Author :
Hogari, Kazuo ; Hibi, Tatsuya
Author_Institution :
NTT Telecommun. Field Syst. R&D Center, Ibaraki, Japan
fDate :
3/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A nonmetallic optical fiber cable which contains fiber ribbons inserted into slots is proposed. The cable has a high-impact-resistant sheath which affords protection against shotgun pellets. The antiballistic performance and cable diameter are investigated experimentally, and an optimum combination of thicknesses for the protective layer and outer polyethylene sheath is obtained. Based on the results, a nonmetallic 100-fiber cable with a high-strength protective sheath was manufactured, and its performance was evaluated. Excellent transmission, mechanical, and antiballistic characteristics were confirmed.
Keywords :
optical cables; protective coatings; antiballistic characteristics; antiballistic performance; cable diameter; design; fiber ribbons; high-impact-resistant sheath; mechanical characteristics; nonmetallic optical fiber cable; polyethylene sheath; protective layer; transmission characteristics; Cable shielding; Manufacturing; Mechanical cables; Optical design; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical materials; Polyethylene; Protection; Research and development;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
